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The first quarter after a strategic reset can feel unexpectedly hard for law firm owners. In this episode, Melissa explains why momentum after a reset often feels heavy and why the work can seem more challenging than anticipated. You'll hear insights on what to expect in the early stages and how to navigate the initial push of implementing strategic changes.      Melissa discusses why progress can feel slower than expected and how to keep perspective during this period. She shares strategies for staying focused, maintaining energy, and approaching each decision intentionally as you implement changes from a recent reset or planning retreat.       If you want to understand what's typical after a strategic reset and how to maintain forward momentum, this episode will help you recognize the challenges of the first quarter, prioritize effectively, and approach your firm's next steps with clarity.            Let's talk! If you are a law firm owner looking to talk with us about partnering on your personal and professional growth, book a short, free, no-pressure call with Melissa here: https://velocitywork.com/calendar        Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/366                 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork

Venus, the goddess of love and money, is having a busy week. Her sextile aspect to Uranus offers an opportunity for radical change, and her trine to idealistic Neptune lends a pair of rose-colored glasses, at least until she opposes Pluto for a short but potent trip to the underworld. Embrace the Cancer Solstice, a moment to stop and contemplate where you're at and what lies ahead. A Libra First Quarter Moon initiates action in relationships, money, and getting life in balance. And a listener question about a jangly natal Sun and its impact on the annual Solar Return. Plus: A haircut, charm school, and feng shui! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:41] Venus sextiles Uranus (Jun. 15, 3:53 pm PDT) at 2°54' Leo and Gemini. Venus' Sabian symbol is 3 Leo, A woman having her hair bobbed. New ideas may suddenly appear that are related to money, values, or relationships. The more equal two people are, the more united they can ultimately be. [4:13] Venus trines Neptune (Jun. 16, 8:41 pm PDT) at 4°18' Leo and Aries. This aspect reminds us that love, beauty, and creativity are at their richest when they open doors to both inspiration and connection. [5:48] Venus opposes Pluto (Jun. 17, 1:38 pm PDT) at 5°7' Leo and Aquarius. Love what and who we love, even when knowing that nothing lasts forever. Financial stress is possible, especially with the financial markets. [7:58] The Sun enters Cancer (Jun. 21, 1:24 am PDT) and it will remain in the sign until July 22, 2026. Happy Summer/Winter Solstice! This is a lovely season of the year to spend more time close to home with your family, with your loved ones, pets, and to let yourself be for a while. [10:23] Moon Report! The Libra First Quarter Moon (June 21, 2:55 pm PDT) at 0°32' Libra and Cancer. This is the first action point for the June 14 Gemini New Moon. This lunation could bring awareness about what's really going on with the people in our lives and the things that we value. This is a nice time to focus on beautifying your home and bringing it into balance. Check out Simone Butler's Astro Feng Shui book! [14:06] This is the First Quarter (first action point) in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began with the New Moon Solar Eclipse on Sep. 21, 2025, at 29°5' Virgo. The Full Moon (awareness point) in this LPFC is on Mar. 22, 2027, at 1°35' Libra. The Last Quarter (last action point) in this LPFC is on Dec. 20, 2027, at 28°14' Virgo. [15:42] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon conjoins the Sun (Jun. 14, 7:54 pm PDT), is VOC for 9 hours, 20 minutes, then enters Cancer (Jun. 15, 5:14 am PDT). Check out Ep. 348's VOC Moon segment for more details. [16:32] The Moon in Cancer conjoins Jupiter (Jun. 17, 12:41 am PDT). It's VOC for 4 hours, 24 minutes, then enters Leo (5:05 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to research how to reasonably make your home safe and secure. [17:48] The Moon in Leo sextiles the Sun (Jun. 19, 4:30 am PDT). It's VOC for 3 hours, 7 minutes, then enters Virgo (7:37 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to appreciate the gift of today and the simple joy of your beating heart. [18:40] The Moon in Virgo sextiles Jupiter (Jun. 21, 10:33 am PDT). It's VOC for 3 hours, 22 minutes, then enters Libra (1:55 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon to catch up on household chores and repairs to make your home more comfortable and efficient. [19:36] Listener June asks about preparing for a Solar Return when the Sun has difficult placements in the Birth Chart. Check out Andrea Gehrz's book, Remediation: A Guide for the Modern Astrologer. [26:12] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [26:47] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor. 

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Thanda Sithole, FNB & WesBank Senior Economist, about South Africa’s modest 0.5% GDP growth in the first quarter. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Dutton speaks to Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General, about the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2026 going up by 0.5%. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report, go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Jane Dutton standing in for Mandy Wiener on Midday Report from 12:00 to 13:00 The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report, go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: The Moon doubles up with two lunations - a Pisces Last Quarter AND a Gemini New Moon! Gemini loves to do things in pairs, so it would not have it any other way. One of the nicest transits of the year, as Venus makes a conjunction with Jupiter in Cancer, just before Venus enters glamorous Leo. Communication takes on a serious tone when Mercury squares Saturn, and a listener question about the complex quincunx aspect. Plus: Letting the dough rest, trimming palms, and looking for glamor in the back of your closet! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:37] Moon Report! Lunation #1 - Pisces Last Quarter Moon (June 8, 3 am PDT) at 17°38' Pisces and Gemini. Take final action on Taurus New Moon (May 16) goals. Spend some time near water for reflection. Use imagination and intuition for ideas on how to bring those New Moon intentions to fruition. [3:41] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Last Quarter (last action point) in an LPFC that began with a New Moon on Mar. 10, 2024, at 20°16' Pisces. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) was on Dec. 8, 2024, and the Full Moon (awareness point) on Sep. 7, 2025. [5:26] Lunation #2 - Gemini New Moon (June 14, 7:54 pm PDT) at 24°03' Gemini on Sabian symbol, 25 Gemini, A man trimming palms. With Mercury in aspect to Saturn, it's a good New Moon period for tidying up and getting things in order. [7:00] This is the New Moon in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that will unfold over the next three years. The First Quarter (first action point) of this LPFC comes on Mar. 15, 2027 (24°51' Gemini), the Full Moon (awareness point) on Dec. 13, 2027 (21°24' Gemini), and the Last Quarter (last action point) on Sept. 11, 2028 (19°47' Gemini). [9:38] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Pisces trines Jupiter in Cancer (June 8, 5:38 pm PDT). It's VOC for 7 hours, 55 minutes, then enters Aries (June 9, 1:33 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon to develop a habit of practicing kindness, generosity and appreciation for all of the beauty that you enjoy in the world. [10:39] The Moon in Aries squares Venus in Cancer (June 11, 1:22 am PDT). It's VOC for 4 hours, 6 minutes, then enters Taurus (5:28 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of checking in with your inner circle before you make major moves. [11:52] The Moon in Taurus sextiles Jupiter in Cancer (June 13, 12:30 am PDT). It's VOC for 5 hours, 36 minutes, then enters Gemini (6:06 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of slowing down and appreciating all of the people, places and things in your life that feel like home to you. [12:57] The Moon in Gemini conjoins the Sun (June 14, 7:54 pm PDT). It's VOC for 9 hours, 20 minutes, then enters Cancer (June 15, 5:14 am PDT).  Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of taking short breaks to breathe and focus on what you feel in your body, heart and gut. [15:01] Venus conjoins Jupiter (June 9, 12:59 pm PDT) at 25°46' Cancer, on the Sabian symbol 26 Cancer, Contentment and happiness in luxury, people reading on davenports. Find a balance between having some of what you want without sacrificing too much to get it. [17:03] Mercury squares Saturn (June 9, 10:39 pm PDT) at 12°58' Cancer-Aries. A reality check is in order. Take responsibility for your actions and your feelings. [18:57] Venus enters Leo (June 13, 3:47 am PDT, until July 9). Make those thrilling purchases that you may have been putting off for a long time. [21:04] Listener Glenda asks about the quincunx aspect. Check out this class with Rick Levine/Astrology Hub and also this video with Stormie Grace. Here is a link to Stormie Grace's new book, The Big Book of Planetary Aspects: A Comprehensive Guide to Natal and Transit Astrology. [28:37] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [29:07] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman cover Daniel's acquisition of Enterprise Technology Research, IBM's historic $15 billion single-day commitment spanning quantum and open-source security, Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8, and the heaviest single earnings night of the season featuring Dell, Marvell, Salesforce, Synopsys, Snowflake, HP, and Micron crossing $1 trillion in market cap. The handpicked topics for this week are: Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.8: Six Weeks After 4.7 Anthropic dropped Opus 4.8 just six weeks after 4.7, claiming it surpasses GPT-5.5 and Gemini 3.1 Pro on agentic coding, knowledge work, and computer use. Benchmark improvements across the board: agentic coding up from 64.3% to 69.2%, knowledge work from 1753 to 1890, agentic computer use from 82.8% to 83.4%. Three new features ship alongside it: Dynamic Workflows for multi-subagent orchestration inside Claude Code, Effort Control for managing token spend, and mid-task system messages via the API. Fast mode is now 2.5x faster and 3x cheaper. Pat's honest take: what it says on paper is good, particularly on tool triggering and citation precision, but he has lost significant trust in the company and is watching closely. (The Decode)   IBM Commits $10 Billion to Quantum: The Largest Single Quantum Bet in History IBM announced a $10 billion commitment over five years targeting a large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, landing the same day as the $5 billion Project Lightwell announcement for a single-day IBM strategic commitment of $15 billion. Pat has been calling 2029 to 2031 as the realistic commercial quantum window and calls this the strongest single corporate financial signal yet that the timeline is real. Daniel's framing: IBM wants to be the NVIDIA of quantum, and with a $10 billion commitment, it's sending a flare to the entire industry that pure-play quantum companies cannot compete at this balance sheet level. (The Decode)   IBM and Red Hat Launch Project Lightwell: $5B to Secure Open-Source Software IBM and Red Hat committed $5 billion and a global force of 20,000 engineers to secure open-source software for enterprises through frontier agentic AI, anchored by 11 of the largest US and Canadian banks including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, and Visa. Pat's read: this is the productization answer to Anthropic Mythos. Mythos found the vulnerabilities. Lightwell is the industrial-scale patching and validation layer enterprises can actually buy on a subscription. Daniel adds that IBM is flexing its engineering talent base as a premium strategic asset, a direct counter to the narrative that AI replaces engineers. (The Decode)   Anthropic Project Glasswing: 23,000 Vulnerabilities Found Across 1,000 OSS Projects Anthropic's Claude Mythos scanned more than 1,000 widely deployed open-source projects and surfaced approximately 23,000 candidate vulnerabilities, with 1,094 confirmed as critical severity. The Cyber Verification Program now gates the strongest cyber-capable Claude variant behind vetted defenders only. While the tool creates real value, the surface of attack will likely grow as fast as any tool built to defend it. (The Decode)   Anthropic in Talks to Run Claude on Microsoft Maia 200 CNBC and The Information reported Microsoft is in active negotiations to supply Anthropic with its custom Maia 200 inference chip, which would make Anthropic the only frontier lab simultaneously running production workloads on four distinct silicon stacks: NVIDIA, AWS Trainium, Google TPU, and Microsoft Maia. Pat's context: Maia 200 delivers 30% better tokens per dollar than the latest Azure fleet per Satya Nadella, and this deal would be Maia's first major external deployment. Daniel's read: what can be built will be sold right now, and Anthropic chasing every available compute source is simply the structural reality of growing at 80x when you planned for 10x. (The Decode)   The Flip: Is AI CapEx Too Expensive to Earn Its Return? Pat takes the affirmative. With $725 billion in hyperscaler CapEx tracking for 2026, likely $1 trillion next year, memory has become the choke point making it even more expensive, and open-source models have closed enough of the quality gap for most enterprise tasks that the premium of frontier APIs is increasingly hard to justify. A recent Signal65 white paper shows on-prem payback at 18 months. Daniel's counter: Dell just booked $24 billion in AI orders in a single quarter. Agentforce crossed $1 billion ARR at 169% growth. NVIDIA guided to $91 billion. Only 20% of enterprises are using AI and only 2% of consumers. Both hosts admitted off the flip their notes looked nearly identical. (The Flip)   Micron Crosses $1 Trillion Market Cap Micron became the 12th US company ever to cross $1 trillion in market cap, surging 19% on May 26th as UBS raised its price target to $1,625, implying a $1.8 trillion market cap. Samsung's Q1 memory ASP jumped 146% year over year. DRAM spot prices spiked 55 to 60% quarter over quarter. Daniel has been pounding this call since sub-$100 and calls it a cycle elongated beyond anything seen in the 27 prior memory cycles, driven by HBM capacity reallocation away from consumer DRAM creating structural shortage. (Bulls and Bears)   Dell Technologies Q1 FY27: The Biggest Enterprise AI Infrastructure Print of 2026 Record $43.8 billion revenue, up 88% year over year, crushing the $35.7 billion consensus by $8 billion. AI-optimized servers at $16.1 billion, up 757% year over year. $24.4 billion in AI orders booked in a single quarter. FY27 AI server revenue guide raised from $50 billion to $60 billion. Non-GAAP EPS of $4.86 beat the $2.96 consensus by 64%. Stock up 18% after hours. Pat's framing: Dell was very clear about what they were going to do. Rack engineering, sales, and service. The basics. And they executed the basics at an extraordinary level while building a special relationship with NVIDIA who views Dell as a market maker for both enterprise and NeoCloud. Daniel's add: play nice and win. Michael Dell navigated the political landscape brilliantly and pulled the entire Dell brand along with him. (Bulls and Bears)   Marvell Technology Q1 FY27: Record Revenue, Data Center at 76% of Mix Record $2.418 billion revenue, up 28% year over year. Data center at $1.833 billion, up 27% year over year, now 76% of total revenue. Q2 guide of $2.7 billion at midpoint accelerates growth to 35% year over year. Operating cash flow a record $638.8 million. Daniel went on TV and said it's "written in the stars," arguing the market had misunderstood this one for too long by conflating its custom AI ASIC story with the full breadth of its connectivity and networking portfolio. Pat's closing: the shorts are eating it now and the custom AI ASIC versus merchant GPU debate is finally settling into the right answer, which is both in lockstep. (Bulls and Bears)   Salesforce Q1 FY27: Agentforce Crosses $1 Billion ARR Revenue $11.13 billion, up 13% year over year. Non-GAAP EPS of $3.88 crushed the $3.12 consensus by 24%. Agentforce ARR crossed $1 billion, up 169% year over year, with 28.6 trillion tokens processed, up 152% quarter over quarter. 50% of Agentforce bookings came from existing customers expanding. Daniel flagged the $25 billion accelerated buyback funded by new debt as an interesting signal worth watching. Pat's bottom line: it's not perfect, but certainly no "SaaSpocalypse" in those numbers. (Bulls and Bears)   Synopsys Q2 FY26: First Full Quarter With Ansys Integrated Revenue $2.276 billion, up 42% year over year, beating consensus. Non-GAAP EPS of $3.35 beat $3.15. FY26 guide raised to $9.665 billion midpoint. Daniel's framing: every chip runs through Synopsys tools, and the Ansys addition makes it the full-stack co-design platform Jensen Huang keeps talking about. Synopsys is not just the pick and shovel of current AI silicon. It is the pick and shovel of quantum, robotics, and space as well. (Bulls and Bears)   Snowflake Q1 FY27: Strongest Sequential Dollar Growth in Company History Product revenue $1.33 billion, up 34% year over year, the strongest sequential dollar growth in Snowflake history. Net revenue retention 126%. FY27 product revenue guide raised to $5.84 billion. Natoma acquisition announced for secure agentic enterprise connectivity. New $6 billion multi-year AWS commitment. Daniel's closing: proprietary unique data is the real moat of the agentic era, and that data has to live somewhere. It is going to go to platforms like Snowflake. (Bulls and Bears)   HP Inc. Q2 FY26: Eight Straight Quarters of Growth With AI PCs at 44% of Shipments Revenue $14.4 billion, up 9% year over year, the company marks its eighth consecutive quarter of top-line growth. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.86 beat the prior guide. Personal Systems at $10.2 billion, up 13%, with 30% operating profit growth. AI PCs jumped from 35% to 44% of shipments quarter over quarter, with HP guiding to 60 to 70% next fiscal year. FY26 EPS guide raised. Pat's note: they still need a permanent CEO, which would help investors sleep better at night. Daniel's add: the real explosive moment for device companies comes when AI moves to the edge and enterprises shift from expensive frontier model consumption to on-device inference. (Bulls and Bears)   Everpure Q1 FY27: Record Revenue, Rebrand Complete Record revenue of $1.1 billion, up 35% year over year. Product revenue $577 million, up 55%. Subscription ARR at $2 billion. FY27 guide raised to $4.41 to $4.51 billion. Pure Storage officially completed its rebrand to Everpure. Daniel's emerging thesis: the agentic era has focused enormous attention on memory and compute, but after the inference runs, the data has to sit somewhere. Storage has not seen its full inflection yet and Everpure is well positioned when that wave arrives. (Bulls and Bears)   The Decode Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.8 May 28  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/anthropic-releases-opus-4-8-with-new-dynamic-workflow-tool/ IBM Commits $10B Over Five Years to Quantum Computing the Same Day as $5B Project Lightwell, Bringing IBM's One-Day AI https://www.barrons.com/articles/ibm-stock-quantum-computing-aafbb1eb IBM + Red Hat Announce Project Lightwell  https://newsroom.ibm.com/2026-05-28-ibm-and-red-hat-commit-5-billion-to-redefine-the-future-of-open-source-in-the-ai-era Anthropic Project Glasswing / Claude Mythos Finds 23,000 Potential Vulnerabilities Across 1,000+ Open-Source Projects https://www.securityweek.com/anthropic-mythos-detected-23000-potential-vulnerabilities-across-1000-oss-projects/ Anthropic Negotiating to Run Claude on Microsoft's Maia 200 AI Chips  https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/anthropic-microsoft-maia-200-ai-chip.html OpenAI + Anthropic Walk Back the AI Jobs Apocalypse Ahead of IPOs https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/ai-chiefs-walk-back-job-193605798.html https://x.com/RiskCentre/status/2059397756016611668 The Flip Is AI Capex Becoming Too Expensive to Earn Its Return — and Will the Result Be a Forced Shift to Open-Source and Smaller Use-Case-Specific Models, or a Continued $725B+ Hyperscaler Buildout That Vindicates the Capex on Productivity Gains? FOR:  The shift is to open-source + smaller use-case-specific models with better token economics, not away from AI https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/2059822712122400975 DeepSeek 75% permanent price cut + Anthropic Claude Code restriction reversal https://www.buildfastwithai.com/blogs/ai-news-today-may-26-2026 $190B Microsoft capex + $725B+ aggregate hyperscaler capex with no analog ROI yet  https://www.buildfastwithai.com/blogs/ai-news-today-may-26-2026   AGAINST:  Salesforce Agentforce ARR crossed $1B this quarter on 28.6T tokens processed  https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/CRM/8-k-salesforce-inc-reports-material-event-3b8ead2852bb.html Lenovo +105% AI revenue, +84% Q4; Dell $43B AI backlog: the AI infrastructure flywheel is converting capex to revenue today https://investor.marvell.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1023/marvell-technology-inc-reports-first-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2027-financial-results NVIDIA $91B Q2 guide + $1T Blackwell+Vera Rubin CY25-CY27 reaffirmed  https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/were-raising-our-price-target-on-nvidia-after-another-knockout-quarter-and-guide-.html DeepSeek + Chinese price war is a Chinese export-controls story, not a US economic ceiling story https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/anthropic-microsoft-maia-200-ai-chip.html   Bulls & Bears Micron (NASDAQ: MU) Crosses $1 TRILLION Market Cap for the First Time https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/micron-stock-trillion-market-cap.html Dell Technologies Q1 FY27 ACTUALS  https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/dell-q1-earnings-report-2027.html Marvell Technology Q1 FY27 ACTUALS https://investor.marvell.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1023/marvell-technology-inc-reports-first-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2027-financial-results Salesforce CRM Q1 FY27 ACTUALS  https://investor.salesforce.com/financials/quarterly-results/ Synopsys SNPS Q2 FY26 ACTUALS https://investor.synopsys.com/events-and-presentations/events/event-details/2026/Q2-Fiscal-Year-2026-Earnings/default.aspx Snowflake SNOW Q1 FY27 ACTUALS  https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260527027931/en/Snowflake-Reports-Financial-Results-for-the-First-Quarter-of-Fiscal-2027 HP Inc. HPQ Q2 FY26 ACTUALS https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/hp-q2-earnings-call-highlights-230459161.html Everpure (NYSE: P, formerly Pure Storage) Q1 FY27 ACTUALS  https://investor.salesforce.com/financials/quarterly-results/ Synopsys SNPS Q2 FY26 ACTUALS https://investor.synopsys.com/events-and-presentations/events/event-details/2026/Q2-Fiscal-Year-2026-Earnings/default.aspx Snowflake SNOW Q1 FY27 ACTUALS  https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260527027931/en/Snowflake-Reports-Financial-Results-for-the-First-Quarter-of-Fiscal-2027 HP Inc. HPQ Q2 FY26 ACTUALS  https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/hp-q2-earnings-call-highlights-230459161.html Everpure (NYSE: P, formerly Pure Storage) Q1 FY27 ACTUALS https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/everpure-announces-first-quarter-fiscal-2027-financial-results-302783502.html

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This week, a one-two punch of power struggles as Mars squares, and the Sun trines, Pluto. A prickly aspect between Venus and Saturn can bring up feelings of loneliness or abandonment, and some measure of financial frustration. But the Sagittarius Full Moon brings a mixture of big picture thinking and emotional stability that ends the week and the month on a positive note. Plus, April answers a listener question about horary astrology, the art of finding answers to questions using astrology. Plus: Delicious takeout, thinking big, and doing the splits!   Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation!  Timestamps [1:30] Mars squares Pluto (May 25, 9:02 pm PDT) at 5°25' Taurus-Aquarius. This is the opening square in a Mars-Pluto cycle that began with a conjunction on Jan. 27, 2026, at 3°34' Aquarius. Look for developments in the Iran war, which began near the conjunction. If you find yourself in a conflict, know that neither you nor your opponent is likely to back down. [3:59] The Sun trines Pluto (May 26, 8:53 am PDT) at 5°25' Gemini-Aquarius. The Sun's Sabian symbol is 6 Gemini, Drilling for oil. Pluto is on 6 Aquarius, A performer of a mystery play. This isn't just about personal power but about how your actions support a larger story. [6:19] Venus square Saturn (May 28, 8:03 pm PDT) at 11°59' Cancer-Aries. Make a realistic financial plan, and manage what you have more wisely. Relationships can take a serious turn or need renegotiation. [8:25] Moon Report! The Sagittarius Full Moon (May 31, 1:45 am PDT) at 9°55' Sagittarius-Gemini. Uranus is involved, so we can expect shake-ups. Ask yourself how you can boldly embrace your optimism, big ideas, opportunities for adventure and imagination?” [11:28] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that began with the New Moon on Nov. 30, 2024, at 9°32' Sagittarius. The First Quarter (first action point) was on Aug. 30, 2025, at 8°07' Sagittarius. The Last Quarter (last action point) is on Feb. 27, 2027, at 9°22' Sagittarius. [14:27] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer (May 27th, 4:32 am PDT). It's VOC for 13 hours, 20 minutes, then enters Scorpio (5:52 pm). Use this VOC Moon period to open up your home or your inner circle to something or someone new. Let a domestic adventure open up your worldview. [15:46] The Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter (May 29, 5:05 pm PDT). It's VOC for 12 hours, 40 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (May 30, 5:45 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of being truly present with the people you love and enjoying time with them, because we all know that nothing lasts forever. [17:04] The Moon in Sagittarius trines Saturn in Aries (May 31, 6:21 am PDT. It's VOC for 1 day, 11 hours, 58 minutes, then enters Capricorn (Jun. 1, 6:19 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to come up with a plan to achieve an adventure dear to your heart. [18:52] Listener Bethany asks about horary astrology. Here are links to a couple of resources about horary astrology: The Astrology Podcast Ep. 145: The Origins of Horary Astrology and Ep. 116: Horary Astrology Questions with Lee Lehman; The Martial Art of Horary Astrology by Dr. J. Lee Lehman; Christian Astrology by William Lilly and Horary Astrology Rediscovered: A Study in Classical Astrology by Olivia Barclay. [26:02] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [26:36] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

The first quarter of the year has seen a boom in people coming into the country for business events. According to Stats NZ, international delegate arrivals are up 50%, with more than 16 thousand arrivals in the first quarter. That translates to more than $54 million into the economy and often represents the first taste of New Zealand for visitors. Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO Lisa Hopkins told Mike Hosking numbers have now reached 96% of pre-Covid levels. She says January was exceptional, as there were a number of big conferences during what would usually be a quieter month. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have crossed the quarter mark of the 2026 season to mixed bag results. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns grade the club's starting rotation, bullpen, offense and defense so far and preview the next two weeks of matchups. 

Listen to an audio version of Brookfield's First Quarter 2026 Letter to Shareholders to learn about the firm's progress across its Alternative Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and operating businesses. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

Ashby, the all-in-one recruiting platform, today announced the upcoming  launch of its AI Interviewer at its annual Ashby One conference. The product builds on the acquisition of Talent Llama late last year, a startup focused on AI-powered interviewing technology. https://hrtechfeed.com/asby-acquires-talent-llama/ Upwork's First Quarter 2026 earnings report shows a company in the middle of a major transition. While they are making more money per client and seeing a surge in AI-related work, they are also significantly cutting costs—including a large layoff—to deal with a slowdown in overall growth.  https://hrtechfeed.com/upworks-latest-earnings-in-plain-english/ https://hrtechfeed.com/linkedin-announces-new-model-enhancements-for-hiring-assistant/ After a period of cooling and market uncertainty, the technology sector is showing powerful signs of a rebound. According to a new analysis by CompTIA, the world's leading provider of IT certifications, new job postings for tech occupations surged to a three-year high in April, signaling a shift into “positive territory” for the industry.  https://recruitingheadlines.com/tech-sector-stages-major-comeback-as-job-postings-hit-3-year-high/ LinkedIn announces new model enhancements for Hiring Assistant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mercury in Taurus slows down, sextiles Jupiter, and decides that maybe we don't have to take every opportunity that comes our way. The latest Sun-Mercury cazimi prompts a look at a Sabian symbol technique. The Taurus New Moon is a time to enjoy being in our bodies. Communication and travel get a bit of a jangled boost as Mercury enters its home sign of Gemini and almost immediately merges with Uranus. And April answers a listener question about how to get started in learning astrology. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:30] Mercury sextiles Jupiter (May 12, 9:44 pm PDT) at 20°45' Taurus-Cancer. Explore your options, but avoid making any binding commitments you might later regret. [3:13] Mercury conjoins the Sun (May 14, 7:24 am PDT) at 23°48' Taurus. The conjunction between these two is exact at 7:24 am PDT, but Mercury is within 17 minutes of orb of the Sun, a powerful condition called cazimi, between 1:48 am and 1 pm PDT. [6:37] Moon Report! Taurus New Moon (May 16, 1:01 pm PDT) at 25°57' Taurus. Love being in the world, being in a body. The Sabian symbol for this New Moon is 26 Taurus, A Spaniard serenading his señorita. [8:56] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter (first action phase) of this LPFC is on Feb. 13, 2027 (25°23' Taurus). The Full Moon (awareness point) is on Nov. 13, 2027 (21°31' Taurus). The Last Quarter (last action point) is on Aug. 13, 2028 (21°14' Taurus). [11:20] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Pisces squares Venus in Gemini (May 12, 3:04 am PDT). It's VOC for 14 hours, 0 minutes, then enters Aries (5:04 pm PDT). Develop the habit of approaching uncomfortable topics obliquely and creatively. [12:29] The Moon in Aries conjuncts Mars (May 14, 2:33 pm PDT). It's VOC for 4 hours 58 minutes, then enters Taurus (7:31 pm PDT). Practice cooling off during heated exchanges. [13:37] The Moon in Taurus conjuncts Mercury (May 16, 6:02 pm PDT). It's VOC for 1 hour and 21 minutes, then enters Gemini (7:23 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to tap into the calm, methodical spirit of Taurus. [14:42] Void-of-Course Moon Webinar (Sat., May 23, 10 am, PDT). For more information about that, just go to, BigSkyAstrology.com and click on Learn in the Main Menu. [15:10] Mercury enters Gemini (May 17, 3:26 am PDT, until June 1). The Sabian symbol for 1 Gemini is, A glass bottom boat in still water. Mercury is strong in Gemini, and the mind moves quickly, shifting focus constantly to absorb the world's endless variety. [16:36] Mercury conjoins Uranus (May 17, 5:10 pm PDT), at 1°14' Gemini on Sabian symbol, 2 Gemini, Santa Claus filling stockings furtively. What makes you different suddenly makes you fascinating. Embrace your quirkiness and your weird brilliance. [18:38] Listener Hannah asks about how to get started in learning astrology. [25:01] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [25:37] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Last month, I hosted the largest event I've ever put together, managed multiple launches, traveled with my family, attended my sister's wedding, and supported my clients…while it was full of so much joy, I hit some hard moments, too. But somewhere in the middle of the crazy schedule, I changed. In this week's episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I'm sharing the biggest lessons I learned from the first quarter of 2026 about pressure, belief, visibility, leadership, energy, marketing, and what it really takes to grow as a CEO. Inside this episode, I talk about: Why getting deeply connected to your “why” changes everything The mindset shift from “expect the worst” to “expect to win” What pressure taught me about emotional capacity and growth How using time and deadlines differently can sharpen your focus The importance of rest, integration, and identity growth after big seasons This conversation is full of the real behind-the-scenes growth that entrepreneurship requires, because building a business is never just about strategy. It's about who you become while you're building it. If you've been in a season of growth or questioning yourself lately, I think this episode will really speak to you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to today's conversation01:00 - Reflecting on Q1 growth and business lessons02:00 - Preparing for the Women's Success Summit03:00 - Reaching the goal of 100 women in the room04:00 - The power of community and asking for help06:00 - How the event fundamentally changed me07:00 - Wins, disappointments, and lessons from Q108:00 - Recognizing the need for rest and integration10:00 - Professional and personal growth in a short season11:00 - Lesson 1: Getting deeply connected to your “why”13:00 - Helping the woman I used to be15:00 - Marketing with mission and purpose17:00 - Lesson 2: Creating your own energy as a CEO18:00 - Supporting your emotional, physical, and spiritual energy20:00 - Publicly sharing a bold goal and risking failure21:00 - How support showed up after sharing the vision23:00 - Holding belief all the way through25:00 - Visualizing success and redirecting fear26:00 - Shifting from “expect the worst” to “expect to win”29:00 - Learning to constrain and focus31:00 - Using time and deadlines as a tool33:00 - Focusing on high-impact activities35:00 - Pressure, burnout, and emotional capacity37:00 - Why pressure does not have to stop you38:00 - Rest, identity growth, and integration after big seasons39:00 - Final thoughts and invitation to connect Stay Connected:

Bump and Stacy are joined by ESPN’s David Schoenfield to discuss how the Mariners have looked through the first quarter of the season and what he would do with the starting pitching rotation, they give you their thoughts on the Seahawks’ sale and the Huskies’ season opener in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the CBA the league reached with the referee association, and they break down what the Mariners lineup will look on their road trip. 

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This week, Mars in Aries squares Jupiter in Cancer, encouraging us to push our way through and demand to have things our way. Mercury squares Pluto, encouraging deep thought, just as the planet of transformation stations retrograde. The Aquarius Last Quarter Moon calls us to gather our friends to help us reach our New Moon goals. The Sun and Jupiter provide warm astrological weather for your Mother's Day brunch, and April answers a listener question about the Void-of-Course Moon. Plus: Swinging a hammer, a lavish brunch, and not everything is hard. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:29] Mars squares Jupiter (May 4, 7:08 pm PDT) at 19º30' Aries-Cancer. It is fine to go after what we want, but it's equally important to practice good sportsmanship and to be generous toward others. [3:18] Mercury squares Pluto (May 5, 3:08 pm PDT), at 5º30' Taurus-Aquarius. Look at anything that you haven't been facing up to, and make a resolution to deal with it. [4:49] Pluto stations retrograde (May 6, 8:34 am PDT, until Oct. 15) at 5°30' Aquarius. Pluto's on the Sabian symbol 6 Aquarius, A performer of a mystery play. This could be a powerful time for ritual work and connecting with those who have passed on. Dramas within groups and with technology are more possible. [7:02] Moon Report! Aquarius Last Quarter Moon (May 9, 2:10 pm PDT) at 19º14' Aquarius-Taurus. This is the final action point for the goals that you set at the Aries New Moon on Apr. 17. The Moon's Sabian symbol is 20 Aquarius: A big white dove, a message bearer. Gather your true friends and allies close to you for reassurance and solidarity. [9:00] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Last Quarter (last action point) in an LPFC that began with the New Moon on Feb. 9, 2024, at 20º40' Aquarius. The First Quarter (first action point) was on Nov. 8, 2024, and the Full Moon (awareness point) was on Aug. 9, 2025. [10:52] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Sagittarius trines Mars in Aries (May 4, 2:33 pm PDT). It's VOC for 21 hours, 33 minutes, then enters Capricorn (May 5, 12:06 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of making physical activity a fun and sociable outlet. [12:20] The Moon in Capricorn squares Mars in Aries (May 7, 7:19 am PDT). The Moon is VOC for 17 hours, 9 minutes, then enters Aquarius (May 8, 12:27 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get into a habit of monitoring your energy levels and using them effectively. [13:33] The Moon in Aquarius sextiles Mars in Aries (May 9, 10:09 pm PDT). It's VOC for 12 hours and 30 minutes, then enters Pisces (May 10, 10:39 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period for finding different ways to find leads in your professional network. [14:33] The Sun sextiles Jupiter (May 10, 7:14 pm PDT) at 20º25' Taurus-Cancer. Happy Mother's Day! Nice opportunities can present themselves, especially in the realm of real estate. Excellent time to get recognized, but beware of overdoing things. [17:05] Listener Maria asks, “We signed our house contract during a Void-of-Course Moon in Gemini. Are we doomed?” [24:03] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [24:11] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

China's labor authorities say the country's job market remained generally stable in the first quarter of this year, with nearly three million new urban jobs created from January to March.

Venus turns a little serious with aspects to Pluto and Saturn, but it's all moving us toward a treasured North Node goal. May Day shines bright under the light of the Scorpio Full Moon. Mercury enters laconic, earthy Taurus, and April answers a listener question about the Lunar Nodes: why be mean when you can be true? Plus: Bird vs nest, carrot vs spreadsheet, and wobble or no wobble? Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:15] Venus trines Pluto (Apr. 28, 9:40 am PDT) at 5°29' Gemini-Aquarius. Entertain the idea of belonging to a productive group of people. Think deeply about your financial future. [4:02] Venus squares the Lunar Nodes (Apr. 29, 6:31 pm PDT) at 7°09' Gemini, Pisces/Virgo. This could be an invitation to change course, especially in relationships, finances, and basic values. [5:58] Moon Report! Scorpio Full Moon (May 1, 10:23 am PDT) at 11°20' Scorpio-Taurus. Happy Beltane/May Day/International Workers Day! Identify whether your Aries New Moon intentions were true to who you are. Let go of whatever is toxic or not working in your life. [9:17] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in the LPFC that began at the New Moon on Nov. 1, 2024, at 9°35' Scorpio. The First Quarter (first action point) was on Aug. 1, 2025 (9°31' Scorpio). The Last Quarter phase (last action phase) in this cycle comes on Jan. 29, 2027 (9°17' Scorpio). [11:19] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Virgo sextiles Jupiter in Cancer (Apr. 27, 4:12 am PDT). It's VOC for 21 hours, 51 minutes, then enters Libra (Apr. 28, 2:03 am PDT). Do the little things around your house to make it more of a home, not just a place to live. [12:30] The Moon in Libra opposes Mercury in Aries (Apr. 30, 1:52 am PDT). It's VOC for 10 hours, 10 minutes, then enters Scorpio (12:02 pm PDT). Think before you speak. Deliver messages with more diplomacy, care, and consideration. [13:32] The Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter in Cancer (May 2, 1:47 am PDT). It's VOC for 21 hours and 46 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (11:33 pm PDT). Listen to your gut with the intention of serving or healing others who could use an emotional boost. [14:38] Venus sextiles Saturn (May 1, 11:45 am PDT) at 9°14' Gemini-Aries. Work hard to improve your relationships and manage your resources wisely. Positive interactions with older people or those in authority. [17:08] Mercury enters Taurus (May 2, 7:57 pm PDT, until May 17). Concentrate on one task at a time. Relax and listen to the people you have conversations with. Enjoy new music, recipes and creature comforts. [19:22] Listener Ben asks, “What is the difference between the Mean Lunar Node and the True Node? Which one do you use and why?” [23:29] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [24:03] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

China's industrial sector reported strong profit growth in the first quarter of the year. Profits of major industrial enterprises rose 15.5 percent year on year to nearly 1.7 trillion yuan in the first three months.

China's agricultural economy maintained steady growth in the first quarter of the year, with progress reported in rural revitalization efforts.

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained", host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back regular guest, Brad Sorensen, CFA. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research. In this episode, the guys recap the performance of the stock market in the first quarter of this year. They detail the markets performance with respect to the labor market, inflation, and touch on the significant market volatility in the first quarter of 2026. This is a great episode for anyone keeping a close eye on the market and what to expect in the foreseeable future. ​For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

China's industrial sector posted steady growth in the first quarter of the year. Officials said value-added industrial output rose 6.1 percent year on year, with all 31 provincial-level regions recording growth.

Inflation's already looking vulnerable, with the reality of worse economic blows still to come. Figures out today showed annual CPI unexpectedly held at 3.1 in this year's first three months, confounding expectations it would fall as low as 2.8. Economist Cameron Bagrie says the rate reflects what was happening to prices, just as the cost of fuel began to climb, when the Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz. He says we'll get an inflationary hit in the June quarter, and a better starting position would have been preferable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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China's economic growth accelerated to 5 percent in the first quarter of 2026 despite mounting external uncertainties, underscoring that the resilience of the world's second-largest economy is underpinned by its vast domestic market, officials and experts said on Thursday.Domestic demand contributed more than four-fifths of GDP growth, they said, with investment returning to positive growth and inflation picking up — a trend expected to anchor steady economic expansion in the coming months.However, analysts cautioned that the recovery in domestic demand may not yet be on firm footing, given the slowdown in household income growth and continued pressures from elevated international energy costs, highlighting the need for ramping up targeted policy support.China's GDP came in at 33.42 trillion yuan ($4.9 trillion) in the first quarter, growing 5 percent year-on-year in real terms and 0.5 percentage point faster than the fourth quarter of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday."The Chinese economy got off to a good start, with main macroeconomic indicators improving and new growth drivers expanding rapidly," said Mao Shengyong, deputy head of the NBS, adding that the economy is well-positioned to maintain steady growth in the coming period.Beating market expectations, first-quarter growth was supported by improving domestic demand and resilient export growth. Retail sales, a key gauge of consumption, grew 2.4 percent year-on-year, up 0.7 percentage point from the previous quarter, the NBS said.Fixed-asset investment rose 1.7 percent year-on-year during the first quarter, reversing a 3.8 percent decline in 2025, as infrastructure spending strengthened and manufacturing investment accelerated, while the contraction in property development investment narrowed.In total, consumption and investment accounted for 84.7 percent of first-quarter GDP growth, up nearly 30 percentage points year-on-year, the bureau said, pointing to a continued shift toward a growth model driven by domestic demand.Technological and industrial innovation also provided strong support. High-tech manufacturing contributed 32.6 percent of overall industrial output growth, which is up 6.1 percent year-on-year, 1.1 percentage points faster than in the fourth quarter of 2025.Inflation has picked up as demand strengthened. Figures calculated by Japanese investment bank Nomura show that China's GDP deflator — a broad measure of price levels — improved from — 0.6 percent in the previous quarter to — 0.1 percent in the first quarter, the highest in three years."China's reflation has transitioned from hope or expectation to reality," said Xiong Yi, Deutsche Bank's chief economist for China.This trend could improve Chinese corporates' revenue and profitability and further support the recovery of investment and household income, Xiong said, with the bank upgrading the forecast for China's 2026 real GDP growth to 4.9 percent.Solid economic performance has provided support for China's stock market, with the ChiNext Index surging 3.17 percent to close at 3,626.27 points on Thursday, an 11-year high.Junjie Watkins, equity partner at Pictet Group, a Swiss financial services company, said the Chinese market offers "a degree of certainty in an otherwise uncertain environment", underpinned by its long-term development planning, improving earnings revisions and attractive valuations.Improving sentiment is also reflected in foreign direct investment trends. A report released by US consulting firm Kearney showed that China climbed two places to rank fourth globally in the firm's 2026 FDI Confidence Index, with China's leadership in artificial intelligence and its vast domestic market as key sources of appeal.Given that the first-quarter growth has laid the foundation for achieving China's annual GDP target of 4.5 to 5 percent, analysts said the likelihood of launching significant easing measures such as interest rate cuts is low in the near term, especially as rising international oil prices continue to feed through into the domestic market.However, targeted support measures may still be needed. "The external environment is becoming more complex and volatile, while the domestic imbalance between strong supply and weak demand is still acute," said Mao from the NBS, calling for more proactive and effective macro policies in the next phase.Tao Chuan, chief economist at Guolian Minsheng Securities, said that policymakers should guard against potential pressures on consumption, as the tapering of consumer goods trade-in subsidies, combined with higher energy prices, may weigh on consumption growth.Retail sales rose 1.7 percent year-on-year in March, down from 2.8 percent in the January-February period, the NBS said, while per capita disposable income grew 4 percent year-on-year in real terms during the first quarter, down by 1 percentage point from 2025.

The Q1 report is here and the charts are clear: buy underscores.

There were nearly 300 more reported STIs in the first three months of 2026 compared to the same time last year. 5,160 sexual transmitted infections were recorded by the Health Protection Surveillance . All to discuss with Cathal O'Broin, Infectious Diseases Consultant at St. Vincent's and Sexual Health Lead.

Customs data shows that China's foreign trade recorded strong growth in the first quarter of the year. Total imports and exports of goods reached more than 11.8 trillion yuan, marking a 15 percent year-on-year increase.

We praise God for all He is doing this year. In this episode of the Love In Action Ministries Podcast, Ken reviews the incredible things God did during the first three months of this year - salvations Bible studies/discipleship, thousands helped ... so much. To God be the glory! Please subscribe to and share the Love In Action Ministries Podcast. Thank you and God bless you.

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Chinese border authorities report a sharp rise in cross-border travel in the first quarter of 2026. Officials say the country recorded 185 million entries and exits, up 13.5 percent from a year earlier.

This week, Mars is the busiest planet, so go after your desires. It makes an aspect to unpredictable Uranus, enters its springtime home of Aries, and discovers that giving is receiving as it connects with selfless Neptune. The Capricorn Last Quarter Moon, square the Sun in Aries, features two of the most assertive signs in a lunar phase that emphasizes action. And April answers a listener question about transits that repeat in your birth chart. What are they trying to tell you? Plus: Pugilism, tipping over, and tests of sincerity! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:32] Mars sextiles Uranus (Apr. 8, 9:11 am PDT) at 29°06' (anaretic degree) Pisces-Taurus. Sabian symbols: Mars on 30 Pisces, The Great Stone Face, Uranus on 30 Taurus, A peacock parading on an ancient lawn. Potentially a strong catalyst for change and becoming a new version of yourself. [4:56] Mars enters Aries (Apr. 9, 12:36 p.m. PDT, until May 18, 2026). The Sabian symbol for 1 Aries is A woman rising out of the water and a seal rises and embraces her. Mars in Aries is great for getting things done fast and going someplace directly. [7:38] Moon Report! The Capricorn Last Quarter Moon (Apr. 9, 9:51 pm PDT) at 20°20' Capricorn and Aries. The Moon's Sabian symbol is 21 Capricorn, A relay race, while the Sun is on 21 Aries, A pugilist entering the ring. The Last Quarter Moon is the final action point of the lunar cycle that began with the New Moon on Mar. 18, 2026 at 28°27' Pisces. Take the reins of adulthood, make final decisions even if they're difficult, and accept the consequences of choosing your own path. [12:29] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Last Quarter (last action point) in a LPFC that began with the New Moon on Jan. 11, 2024, at 20°44' Capricorn. The First Quarter (first action point) was on Oct. 10, 2024, at 17°57' Capricorn, and the Full Moon (awareness point) was on July 10, 2025, at 18°50' Capricorn. [15:29] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Sagittarius squares Mars in Pisces (Apr. 8, 2:51 am PDT). It's VOC for 2 hours 13 minutes, then enters Capricorn (5:04 am PDT). Make self-control and exercise a habit instead of taking your frustrations out on those close to you. [17:21] The Moon in Capricorn trines Uranus in Taurus (Apr. 10, 3:24 pm PDT). It's VOC for 1 hour 31 minutes and then enters Aquarius (4:55 pm PDT). Consider using this VOC Moon period to research cryptocurrency or stocks, or apps that can help you manage your money or save you money when you're shopping. [18:59] Mars conjuncts Neptune (Apr. 12, 10:30 pm PDT) at 2°39' Aries, on the Sabian symbol 3 Aries, A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country. Put your Mars skills to work for a good cause. Cultivate flexibility in your mind, body and spirit. Recognize when it is wiser to step back and rest rather than to just go forward and push harder. [22:43] Listener Chloe asks about transits that come back to the same place - what's the lesson? [27:12] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [27:47] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

What happened in Q1, what resonated, and where this is all headed.

The first quarter of 2026 was not just a collection of headlines. It was a definitive "hard reset" for the global workforce, marking the moment where the gap between legacy systems and the new AI-driven reality finally collapsed. In this episode of Future Ready Leadership, we're revisiting the top stories that made it to our Best of the First Quarter edition. We start with the trillion-dollar software sell-off, where the market's reaction to AI-driven workflows signaled a massive shift from humans performing manual tasks to supervising automated systems. This move toward radical accountability is further exemplified by Citigroup's declaration of the end of the "effort era," as CEO Jane Fraser mandated that employees be judged solely on measurable results rather than visible busy work. We then examine Amazon's internal talent mobility strategy, which reframes automation-related job changes as an opportunity for redeployment by giving staff 90 days to find new internal roles. This leads into a discussion on the reset of the HR technology operating model, as boards begin to question the value of traditional seat-based licensing now that AI is becoming the primary interface for data. Finally, we analyze Accenture's decision to tie promotions to AI usage, highlighting the need for a "human judgment receipt" to ensure leaders are rewarding actual performance improvement rather than mere "corporate theater". Watch the full video on YouTube ---------- Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/ Quick heads-up: my new book, The 8 Laws of Employee Experience, is a practical playbook for building an environment where people do their best work—order a copy here: 8EXlaws.com

Love, money, and values come into focus when Venus enters her home sign of Taurus. Then, her meet-up with Pluto encourages letting go of what isn't needed. April Fool's Day shines with the brightness of the Libra Full Moon. Groggy Mercury gets a caffeinated jolt from Jupiter, then the Sun aspects Jupiter, making life feel bigger and brighter. And, a listener question about lawsuits. Plus: Diffused drama, avoiding audits, and being bossy!   Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the podcast? Donate here! [1:24] Venus enters Taurus (Mar. 30, 9:01 am PDT, until April 23). The lesson of Venus in Taurus is about value, learning what's worth investing in, and using pleasure grounding, rather than overindulgence. [3:30] Moon Report! We begin with the Libra Full Moon (Apr. 1, 7:12 pm PDT, 12°21' Libra-Aries. The Sabian symbol for the Moon is 13 Libra, Children blowing soap bubbles, and the Sun's 13 Aries, An unsuccessful bomb explosion. This Libra Full Moon is the awareness point for the March 18 Pisces New Moon. This lunation reminds us of the limits of going it alone and the strength that comes from working with others. [6:40] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that began with the New Moon on Oct. 2, 2024, at 10°03' Libra, emphasizing relationships and balance. The First Quarter (first action point) was on July 2, 2025, and the Last Quarter (last action point) comes on Dec. 30, 2026. [8:26] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus (Mar. 31, 5:31 pm PDT). It's VOC for 2 hours 20 minutes, then enters Libra (7:51 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of exploring and using technology to handle some of the yuckier tasks of life. [9:51] The Moon in Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer (April 2, at 1:55 am PDT). The Moon is VOC for 1 day, 3 hours and 16 minutes, then enters Scorpio (April 3, 5:11 am PDT). Stay on top of household maintenance so you can enjoy the comfort of your home year-round and not just in springtime. [11:38] The Moon in Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus (April 5, 2:29 pm PDT). It's VOC for 2 hours and 2 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (4:31 pm PDT). Get in the habit of using basic electional astrology to take important action where you don't want there to be any kind of follow-up. [13:09] Mercury trines Jupiter (April 3, 4:28 am PDT) for the third and final time, at 15°57' Pisces-Cancer. The first trine was on Feb. 16, when Mercury was direct, and Jupiter was retrograde, the second on March 8, when both planets were retrograde. And now, on April 3, with both Mercury and Jupiter direct. Stay curious. Clarify your beliefs, dreams and hopes for the future, especially by writing them down. [16:22] Venus squares Pluto (April 3, 3:38 pm PDT) at 05°15' Taurus-Aquarius. Lovely things can stir up our least lovely impulses. Financial and relationship issues may surface. [18:30] The Sun squares Jupiter (April 5, 3:22 pm PDT) at 16°8' Aries and Cancer. This is a transit that can make life feel bigger, brighter, and full of new possibilities. [20:22] Listener Dana asks about lawsuits in the birth chart. [26:57] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [27:31] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.  

We are just days away from the end of March, which means we are (finally) a quarter of the way through 2026! To celebrate this fact, this week’s episode is a look back at the best albums released over the last three months. And it’s been quite a great quarter – fantastic record by new bands such as Twisted Teens (new to me, at least), The Rockerati, Mod Lang, and so many others. Fabulous returns by Uni Boys, King Tuff, The Darts, and South Dakota’s greatest current artist, Friends of Cesar Romero. There’s great covers albums by veteran acts such as The Damned, Pink Fairies, and Patt Todd & the Rankoutsiders. Plus much much more. What’s your favorite record of the year so far? For more info, including setlists, head to http://scotthudson.blogspot.com

We are just days away from the end of March, which means we are (finally) a quarter of the way through 2026! To celebrate this fact, this week’s episode is a look back at the best albums released over the last three months. And it’s been q...

Gare, Steph and I share and discuss our favorite reads from the first quarter of 2026! Kate's Books Queen of Faces by Petra Lord Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke She Drinks the Light by Yasmin Angoe Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson These Heathens by Mia McKenzie Gare's Books The Secret Lives of Murderers Wives Strangers in the Villa by Robyn Harding Ours Is a Tale of Murder by Seraphina Nova Glass Sorry for Your Loss by Georgia McVeigh The Vanishing Hour by Seraphina Nova Glass Steph's Books We Used to Live Here The Act of Disappearing by Nathan Gower Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba

This week, Saturn makes a rare sextile aspect to Pluto, with the Sun aspecting both of them - a combination that represents opportunities to create a solid foundation and handle matters related to authority and control. The Cancer First Quarter Moon also connects with Saturn, introducing a warm emotional element, and April answers a listener question about reconciling contradictory astrological interpretations. Plus: A gold star, nourishment and nostalgia, and frisbee golf! Learn more about the Sabian Symbols in April's upcoming webinar! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the podcast? Donate here! Timestamps [1:28] Sun conjoins Saturn (Mar. 25, 1:55 am PDT) at 4º43' Aries. Give yourself a gold star for overcoming obstacles and working hard behind the scenes. [3:06] Sun sextiles Pluto (Mar. 25, 11:16 am PDT) at 5º06' Aries and Aquarius. The Sun is on the Sabian symbol 6 Aries, A square brightly lighted on one side. Pluto is on 6 Aquarius, A performer of a mystery play. This can be a potent transit, as long as you don't try to seize power that isn't yours. [5:48] Moon Report! The Cancer First Quarter Moon (Mar. 25, 12:18 pm PDT) at 5º08' Cancer and Aries. Act on the intentions set at that Pisces New Moon (Mar. 18, 2026), through personal rituals, self-care, home and family, and comfort. [7:56] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the First Quarter (first action point) in an LPFC that began with the New Moon on June 25, 2025, at 4º07' Cancer. The Full Moon (awareness point) is on Dec. 23, 2026, at 2º13' Cancer. The Last Quarter Moon (last action point) is on Sept. 23, 2027, at 0º10' Cancer. [10:52] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Gemini sextiles Venus in Aries (Mar. 24, 3:37 pm PDT). It's VOC for 11 hours 56 minutes, then enters Cancer (Mar. 25, 3:33 am PDT). Initiate a habit of enjoying some light socializing just for its own sake. [12:14] The Moon in Cancer sextiles Uranus in Taurus (Mar. 27, 4:40 am PDT). It's VOC for 2 hours, 30 minutes, and then enters Leo (7:10 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of starting your day with a good, healthy breakfast and taking the time to sit down and savor it. [13:35] The Moon in Leo trines Venus in Aries (Mar. 29, 10:28 am PDT). It's VOC for 2 hours, 5 minutes, and enters Virgo (12:33 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon to get in the habit of enjoying the company of others casually and enjoying the great outdoors. [15:08] Saturn sextiles Pluto (Mar. 28, 3:11 pm PDT) at 5º09' Aries and Aquarius. This rare aspect teaches healthy skepticism about the systems, individuals, and institutions that you may have looked to in the past for moral guidance or for definitions of what success looks like. No one can make your ethical choices for you; that's up to you. [17:49] Listener Barbara asks about reconciling opposing information in a chart. [26:04] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [26:43] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

On Episode 176 of The Undiluted Podcast, JP & Mike return after a nearly year long hiatus and take a dive into what's been going on in the world in 2026, so far! From today's political atmosphere, the 2026 Academy Awards, the newly released Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, plus more!

This week, Venus squares Jupiter, placing individual desires in conflict with the expectations of others. The Sun makes an exciting sextile to Uranus, then enters Aries and the equinox. The Pisces New Moon carries the influence of unpredictable Uranus, and Mercury in Pisces moves direct. Emotions risk boiling over when Mars meets with Jupiter, and the Sun and Neptune spotlight creative pioneers. Plus: An epidemic of fatigue, a season of new beginnings, and mentors are people, too! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the podcast? Donate here! Timestamps [1:22] Venus squares Jupiter (Mar. 18, 9:08 am PDT), 15°10' Aries-Cancer. What you want for yourself might conflict with what others need from you. [4:00] Sun sextiles Uranus (Mar. 18, 1:20 pm PDT), 28°14' Pisces-Taurus. Sabian symbols: The Sun is on 29 Pisces, A prism, and Uranus is on 29 Taurus, Two cobblers working at a table. This combination invites an awakening, the chance to see the world with fresh eyes. [7:10] Moon Report! The Pisces New Moon (Mar. 18, 6:23 pm PDT), 28°27' Pisces. The New Moon in Pisces is a good time to escape ordinary reality through healthy routines and habits, to spend time alone in reflection or meditation, and to allow yourself to drift a little bit instead of trying to push things in a particular direction. [11:19] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter (first action point) in this LPFC is on Dec. 16, 2026 (25º17' Pisces), the Full Moon (awareness point) is on Sep. 15, 2027 (22º52' Pisces), and the Last Quarter (final action point) is on June 14, 2028 (24º36' Pisces). [13:52] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus (Mar. 16, 12:57 pm PDT), is VOC for 3 hours 19 minutes and then enters Pisces (4:16 pm PDT). Expand your involvement with unconventional networks of people. [15:06] The Moon in Pisces conjoins the Sun (Mar. 18, 6:24 pm PDT), will be VOC for 2 hours 39 minutes, and then enters Aries (9:03 pm PDT). Build the habit of retreating from reality in a beneficial and inspiring way. [16:17] The Moon in Aries conjoins Venus (Mar. 20, 2:23 am PDT), is VOC for 21 hours and 12 minutes, then enters Taurus (11:35 pm PDT). Resolve to develop a habit of spending quality time with your friends and cutting loose in appropriate ways. [17:26] The Sun enters Aries (Mar. 20, 7:46 am PDT, until April 19, 2026), marking the Aries equinox (spring in Northern Hemisphere, autumn in Southern Hempisphere). This is the season of assertiveness, independence, and beginnings. [20:53] Mercury stations direct (Mar. 20, 12:33 pm PDT) at 8°53' Pisces. Mercury's been retrograde since Feb. 25, 2026, when it stationed at 22°33' Pisces. Be mindful of your words and movements, double-check your facts, and heed your instincts. Mercury remains in Pisces until April 14. [23:26] Mars trines Jupiter (Mar. 21, 5:01 pm PDT) at 15°16' Pisces and Cancer. Confidence, physical vitality, and initiative are pronounced. Just be mindful not to push too far too fast. [25:18] The Sun conjoins Neptune (Mar. 22, 4:18 am PDT) at 1º50' Aries.  Take on a pioneering spirit in your creativity. Ideals can inspire us, but they can also disappoint us if we forget that no one is perfect. [26:40] Unfortunately, there was too much to cover in this week's sky for a Listener Question – but keep those questions coming in! Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [27:30] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Welcome to The Beautiful Messy Show—the place where faith meets real life, and we learn how to find God in both the breakthroughs and the breakdowns.I'm your host, Heather—CEO of HB International Ministry. Our ministry exists to walk with people in every season of life, helping you adjust your faith through believing, beholding, and becoming the person God created you to be.I'm also an author, coach, and event speaker who is passionate about helping people grow spiritually, heal deeply, and live with purpose.Here on The Beautiful Messy Show, we have honest conversations about faith, life, growth, healing, purpose, and the messy middle of becoming. Because the truth is—life isn't always polished or perfect. Sometimes it's uncertain, sometimes it's stretching, and sometimes it's downright messy.But even in the mess, there is beauty.Each episode is designed to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with your faith so you can move forward with clarity, courage, and confidence.So wherever you're listening from today—whether you're driving, journaling, walking, or just needing a moment to breathe—welcome. I'm so glad you're here.“We're about a quarter of the way through the year. This is a beautiful moment to pause—not to judge ourselves, but to gently notice where we are. Let's sit with the one word we chose for this year and see what it's teaching us so far.”Journaling Questions for Listeners1. Reconnect With Your WordWhat was the word you chose for this year?Why did that word feel important or meaningful when you chose it?2. Notice What's HappenedWhere have you already seen this word show up in your life?What moments or situations have reflected this word back to you?3. The Beautiful Messy PartWhere has living out this word felt hard or messy?What resistance, fear, or obstacles have come up?4. Gentle Self-ReflectionWhat is this word currently teaching you about yourself?Has the meaning of the word shifted or deepened since January?5. RealignmentWhat is one small action you can take in the next week that aligns with your word?What would honoring this word look like in this current season of your life?https://www.heatherbaxter.com/ Visit the Website for Everything going on each quarter! Please SUBSCRIBE at the Top of the website for newsletters! 

This week, as Mars enters Pisces, the sign of the spiritual warrior, prepare to fight for what's meaningful to you. Eclipse season continues with a Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo. The Sun and Jupiter spotlight positivity and optimism. Venus finishes up its journey through Pisces with an aspect to Uranus, then enters Aries and aspects Saturn and Neptune. Mercury makes a lovely aspect to Jupiter. And sorry, once again, no time for a listener question this week, but keep sending your questions for future episodes! Plus: A croaky voice, dealing with the everyday world, and widening the inner circle! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:56] Mars enters Pisces (Mar. 2, 6:16 am PST), until April 9. When action is filled with meaning and sensitivity, it brings healing. [4:35] Moon Report! Virgo Full Moon Lunar Eclipse (Mar. 3, 3:38 am PST) at 12°53' Virgo and Pisces. See if you can find similar threads from these past eclipses: Sep. 1, 2016, and Mar. 3, 2007. Let go of excessive criticism and judgmental tendencies. [8:12] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that began on Sep. 2, 2024, with a New Moon at 11°4' Virgo. The First Quarter (first action point) was on June 2, 2025, at 12°50' Virgo. The Last Quarter (last action point) comes on Nov. 30, 2026, at 09°03' Virgo. [10:34] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Leo opposes Mars in Aquarius (Mar. 2, 4:27 am PST). It's VOC for 7 minutes, then enters Virgo (4:34 am PST). Release difficult emotions through physical exercise. [11:52] The Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus (Mar. 4, 6:53 am PST). It's VOC for 4 hours, 3 minutes, then enters Libra (10:56 am PST). Adopt an “I can fix that!” attitude. [12:48] The Moon in Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer (Mar. 5, 3:22 pm PST). It's VOC for 1 day, 4 hours, 39 minutes, then enters Scorpio (Mar. 6, 8:01 pm PST). Address relational and communicative concerns with fairness and objectivity. [14:39] The Sun trines Jupiter (Mar. 5, 9:14 am PST) at 15°8' Pisces and Cancer. This is a genuinely supportive and feel-good transit. Great for tapping into your intuition, self-promotion, exploring creativity, luck and taking risks. [17:11] It's cazimi time! The Sun conjoins with Mercury (Mar. 7, 3:02 am PST) at 16°52' Pisces, on the Sabian symbol 17 Pisces, An Easter Promenade. Check out Ep. 259's Listener Question for a refresher on cazimi periods. Pay attention to your intuition and celebrate your spirituality with a traditional public ritual. [19:42] Venus sextiles Uranus (Mar. 4, 8:41 am PST) at 27°49' Pisces and Taurus. Relationships and finances could take an unexpected turn. [22:27] Venus enters Aries (Mar. 6, 2:46 am PST) and will be in this sign until Mar. 30, 2026. Venus knows exactly what she wants in Aries, a no-frills placement. In relationships, the thrill is in the chase. [24:15] Venus conjuncts Neptune (Mar. 7, 3:27 am PST) at 1°16' Aries. Let go of what drains you and no longer suits you. [27:00] Venus conjuncts Saturn (Mar. 8, 6:40 am PST) at 2°38' Aries. This transit can help you clarify needs versus wants. Ask for help. Do a ritual. [29:53] Mercury trines Jupiter (Mar. 8, 10:23 pm PDT) at 15°5' Pisces and Cancer. Expect a flood of sensory overload and miscommunication, alongside literal disruptions like travel delays or severe weather. Document ideas, but try to avoid cherry-picking facts. [32:14] Unfortunately, there was too much to cover in this week's sky for a Listener Question – but keep those questions coming in! Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [33:18] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.