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Capricorn: A Devilish Goat
If we start with the earthy triad of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn – all of them solid and grounded, but not without their unique set of burdens. Taurus is our gentle, stubborn bull. The old saying goes, “contentment is the Continue reading Capricorn: A Devilish Goat
Aquarius: The Visionary
Pisces: The Good Samaritan
Foundations of Astrology
I thought it might be a good idea to explore the astrological signs in Charles Carter’s book The Foundations of Astrology and see how the themes unfold. Although the book was first published in 1947, its tone doesn’t feel outdated, Continue reading Foundations of Astrology
The Sun-Pluto Synastry Aspect: Where There Is Light, There Must Be Darkness
Neptune Transits Mars: Mars in the Mist
When Neptune transits natal Mars, there’s fog and fire, and intentions waver like a candle in a drafty room. When Neptune sidles up to Mars in the heavens, what you wanted—or thought you wanted—drifts just out of reach. Mars is Continue reading Neptune Transits Mars: Mars in the Mist
Saturn in the 8th House: Healing the Deep Emotional Wounds
The Wound: Finding Strength and Purpose with Chiron in the 1st House/Conjunct the Ascendant
Aries: The Quest for Self in the Hero’s First Chapter
Moon in Scorpio: Dear Sorceress
Venus Opposite Neptune Natal Aspect: Love Is the Ultimate Surrender
With Venus opposite Neptune in your natal chart, the forces of love and illusion come together like two lovers in a dream, dancing to a song that’s half-remembered, half-imagined. Karen Hamaker-Zondag dubbing this the “aspect of the god-seeker” has a Continue reading Venus Opposite Neptune Natal Aspect: Love Is the Ultimate Surrender