When it comes to the conjunction, it’s like two planets sidle up to each other, leaning close enough to tell one another’s secrets—or bicker, depending on their mood. Historically, astrologers took a broad-brush approach: “If they’re in the same sign,...
Question: If I keep attracting creepy or strange men, do you know of something in the natal chart that could contribute to this? It’s a question for the ages, isn’t it? “Why me, Universe? Why am I a magnet for...
To truly understand astrology, one must shed the glossy veneer of horoscopes that litter the back pages of magazines—those sugary, one-size-fits-all interpretations that claim to predict your love life based on nothing more than your Sun sign. Astrology, when stripped...
In astrology, aspects are the angles formed between planets in a natal chart during a specific time, representing how these planetary energies interact. Each aspect connects one body to another, and through those connections they reflect our experiences here on Continue reading Aspects: The Dinner Party
Question: I have not studied much about it. Is it just a locking up of energy in the signs? Let’s unravel this mystical knot together, shall we? The T-square in astrology is a complex aspect that often symbolizes tension, stress, Continue reading A T-Square: Does It Lock Up or Ignite Energy?
The terms “positive” and “negative” in astrology are often misunderstood and can be perceived as outdated or stereotypical. However, they hold a significant role in the interpretation of astrological charts, particularly in providing a quick overview of an individual’s general...
In astrology, the distribution of planets across the four hemispheres of a birth chart—Southern or Northern, and Eastern or Western halves—provides insights into your interaction with the external environment and your psychological orientation. Southern Hemisphere (Houses 7 to 12): Above Continue reading Hemisphere Emphasis Astrology
In astrology, the “hard aspects” refers to the angles planets form with each other in your birth chart that are traditionally seen as challenging. These aspects, typically the square (90 degrees) and opposition (180 degrees), are often associated with internal...
Traditionally, astrology focuses on the 12 zodiac signs, neglecting the influence of the individual degrees within each sign (which span 30 degrees each). However, a growing number of astrologers believe these degrees hold significant meaning, incorporating them into their interpretations....
Writing about the stereotypical traits of Taurus reminded me of when I was first delving into astrology. I remember feeling a bit jittery about saying stuff like “Aries is a bit self-absorbed,” or “Taurus is all about the material life,” Continue reading The Zodiac Stereotypes
Question: What does the Sun at the 29th degree mean? The fabled 29th degree has an astrological edge, if you will. This point, also known as the “anaretic degree,” is like the moment right before the end of a great...
Question: What orbs are used in the field of astrology, and do practitioners typically opt for narrower or broader orbs of natal aspects in their application? In astrology, the concept of orbs plays a important role in determining the strength...