It’s the final day of the 7th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, and we’re wrapping up five days of special fundraising episodes with an in-depth conversation with relationship astrology expert Dorothy Oja! Dorothy shares her approach to understanding relationships through the birth chart — covering the three stages of relationship astrology (natal capacity, synastry, and combined charts), the importance of Saturn as the "glue" that holds relationships together, why Venus and Jupiter are the "liking" planets, and how Mars provides the spark. Plus, April covers the week's planetary news (Mercury trine Pluto, opposite Neptune, and trine Uranus) and makes her annual fundraising appeal - with a chance to win prizes including eclipse reports and personal readings! 0:00 — Podathon week intro & welcome 0:28 — Host introduction — April Elliott Kent 0:56 — What is Podathon? Five daily episodes & fundraising 1:22 — Thank you to listeners and supporters 2:16 — Why April keeps the show ad-free 2:42 — How to donate & prize drawings ($25+) 4:15 — $10 donor bonus: private Zoom calls & videos 5:13 — Free ways to support the show 6:08 — Today's episode overview 6:40 — Planetary news: Mercury trine Pluto, opposite Neptune, trine Uranus 8:22 — Interview intro: Dorothy Oja on relationships in the birth chart 9:25 — Dorothy's background & credentials 10:35 — Interview begins 11:48 — Starting with the natal chart: your capacity for relationship 13:18 — The Moon: emotional responsiveness in relationships 14:30 — Three stages of relationship astrology 15:12 — Synastry: comparing two charts planet by planet 16:05 — Composite & Davison charts explained 18:13 — The Davison chart's power and midpoint resonance 18:41 — Why challenging aspects aren't always bad 20:31 — Saturn's role: the glue, trust, and commitment 23:08 — Venus & Jupiter: the "liking" aspects that bring harmony 23:58 — When to use composite vs. Davison charts 25:00 — Oppositions in relationship charts & finding balance 27:13 — Difficult natal aspects and how partners trigger them 29:37 — Readiness, inner work, and the "marriage myth" (Sun & Moon) 31:58 — Mars: the unsung relationship planet 33:14 — The Moon's daily emotional rhythm & compatibility 34:37 — Teamwork, choosing well, and when to walk away 36:27 — Dorothy's upcoming Kepler College course & where to find her 38:33 — Podathon wrap-up, donor thanks, and final fundraising appeal Links mentioned: Donate: bigskyastropod.com Dorothy Oja on Substack: dorothyoja.substack.com Dorothy's Kepler College course: Illuminating Relationships: Natal Promise and Synastry (begins Sept 24)

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