The element of fire is the luminous, unarmored state of being that children occupy before the world says, “Explain yourself.” In astrology, the fire signs – Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius – are often described as instinctive, enthusiastic, gloriously impulsive. They...
Air, in astrology, is about ideas, language, connection, perspective. It’s the realm where we skim. Pluto does not skim. Pluto drills. Pluto says, “Why are you saying that? What do you really mean? What power dynamic is hidden in your...
When Mercury trines Uranus in synastry, the two of you have accidentally plugged your brains into the same socket. Mercury, the nimble messenger of thought and chatter, meets Uranus, the genius of awakening – and instead of arguing over who’s Continue reading Mercury Trine Uranus Synastry
When the Sun, the planet of selfhood, vitality, “Here I am!” – finds itself in aspect to Saturn – you get a character formed in gravity. Not “boring serious.” Not “grim and grey serious.” But foundational serious. It’s the seriousness...
When the Sun aspects Jupiter in a chart, it often carries a buoyant faith in life. “More!” it says. “Let’s grow, let’s learn, let’s create something vast and glorious!” There’s generosity of spirit here. A natural optimism. A willingness to...
When Jupiter progresses into the 2nd house, it can bring a more expansive view towards self-worth, resources, and the way you relate to security. It also changes the story you tell yourself about what you deserve. Jupiter moves slowly in...
Moon opposite Jupiter in a natal chart means that there’s emotional generosity here. A largeness of heart. A tendency to give not only from the cup, but from the well beneath it. You might be the friend who says, “Come Continue reading Moon Opposite Jupiter Natal Aspect
When Uranus makes eyes at Mercury in transit, it’s the revolution of the nervous system. The coup d’état of cognition. Mercury governs the mental currents, communication, siblings, short journeys, and all those 3rd-house flurries of daily exchange. When Uranus aspects...
When you have Venus sextile Venus in synastry, you’re looking at fairy lights. It’s the gentle art of attraction – the part that says, “Oh… you too?” Venus is the planet of love, beauty, pleasure, values, and the way we Continue reading Venus Sextile Venus Synastry
To have the Moon in Cancer is rather like being born with your heart wrapped in seawater. It can seem fragile, but only to those who mistake sensitivity for weakness. The Moon, astrologically speaking, is at home in Cancer. It’s...
For Scorpio rising, let’s abandon the cliché of “X-ray eyes,” because this metaphor’s been flogged hard. You see through people. But you also see into them. It isn’t all for theatrical effect. Your eyes don’t glare, they listen. They hover just...
When Neptune squares another’s Ascendant in synastry, one sees the other person through a cinematic filter. “You,” they think, “are the embodiment of my longing.” The Ascendant person may feel simultaneously adored and misunderstood because it isn’t entirely accurate. The Continue reading Neptune Square Ascendant Synastry