
Mercury vs Pluto: Expect Drama, Secrets, Sharp Tongues
From Mainly Moonology with Yasmin Boland by Yasmin Boland
May 1, 2026 · 15 min · Season 1 · Episode 168
About this episode
Yasmin Boland discusses intense astrological events and their implications for personal growth and communication.
Welcome to another week of cosmic weather! This week brings some highly intense astrological clashes, including fiery Mars squaring Jupiter and an intense Mercury square to Pluto, which might perfectly explain why tempers seem to be flaring all around you. Join Yasmin Boland from the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva as she breaks down exactly what these potent transits mean and how to navigate the tension with grace. You’ll learn why Pluto going retrograde is actually your cosmic permission to detox your life, and how the current waning Moon cycle is the perfect time to finally let go of what’s no longer serving you. What You’ll Learn Mercury Enters Taurus: Why the incendiary communications of the past few weeks are finally starting to chill out. Mars Square Jupiter: How to handle Tuesday’s amplified energy, avoid unnecessary "argy-bargy," and keep the peace when tempers flare. Mercury Square Pluto: Why adopting a "Madam Secretary" win-win negotiation mindset is your best bet for defusing manipulative or intense situations. Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius: Yasmin explains why Pluto is the "plumber of the zodiac" and how this retrograde is your second chance to detox your life and…
People in this episode
Host: Yasmin Boland
Topics covered
- astrology
- cosmic weather
- communication
- personal growth
- Pluto retrograde
- waning moon cycle
Keywords
- Mercury
- Pluto
- Mars
- Jupiter
- astrological clashes
- detox
- waning moon
- communication
- tension
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Lake Geneva
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