The principle of synchronicity, an idea popularized by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, suggests that events are “meaningful coincidences” if they occur with no causal relationship yet seem to be meaningfully related. In astrology, this manifests as the belief that the alignment of the planets at the time of birth influences an individual’s personality and fate….
Saturn’s is that part of your life where you’ve been handed stern lessons: reality checks, limitations, and a perennial sense of, “Why can’t I just let loose and be free?” But here’s the beauty of it, that caged bird feeling, that sense of longing for release, is itself the key to understanding Saturn’s lessons. Where Saturn…
When Mercury forms a connection with Neptune in your astrological chart, it activates and enhances your mental and intuitive abilities. It’s as if a seamless bridge is established between your conscious and subconscious minds, allowing for an integration of thoughts and emotions. In essence, you become a potent radio receiver, finely attuned to the frequencies…
Aries is focused on everything new and untried, its action is energizing, pushy and this individual apt to do things single-handedly. The principle characterization of Aries is that of assertiveness, daring, love of enterprise and adventure. The fire element manifested in its cardinal (0) quality results in an inspirational trailblazer of the zodiac. We also…
The color red—like a blazing inferno, it commands attention, pulses with life, and has an undeniable presence. It’s no surprise that red aligns itself with Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. It bursts forth with the kind of vitality only the zodiac’s leading act can muster. Red is the hue of heroes, rebels, and…
In Marie-Louise von Franz’s book on Jungian typology, it’s a joy for anyone in need of a bit of introspective learning on the four elements. Here, we’re dipping into the elemental waters (pun thoroughly intended) of astrological psychology, feeling both flattered and affronted by the categorization. Typology—Jungian, astrological, or otherwise, delves right into our deeply…
I found that the Urban Dictionary’s entries for the twelve astrological signs varied from humorous to informative to cool to insane to enlightening. It’s fun, from beginning to end. What follows is a list of my top picks: Aries Someone born relatively between March 22 and April 20. Identifying an Aries: when they raise their…
Trauma, much like Pluto’s influence, can be subtle, submerged beneath layers of denial, or it can be cataclysmic, leaving cracks in the foundation of our being. You see, Pluto isn’t just a planet; it’s a mirror to our hidden wounds, those lingering shadows that we carry, sometimes unknowingly, deep within our hearts. When you consult…
The Moon in Pisces is known for stirring deep emotions, often leading you to experience heightened sensitivity and melancholy. You have the “Bluest Moon” in astrology, symbolizing an infinite and profound connection to the collective emotional landscape. Characterized by your empathetic nature, which allows you to tune into the emotions of others almost effortlessly, this…
When Venus is conjunct, square, or opposite Neptune in your chart, it’s like having your psyche dipped in pure liquid beauty. Venus rules love, relationships, and all things aesthetic. Neptune rules dreaming, mystical visions, and is forever peering through the veil into realms of ineffable longing. Together, they create something truly enchanting, it’s no wonder…
In an Effort to Distort Reality, Thou Shalt Not Live by Compulsions Like Drinking, Drug Addiction, and Other Forms of Escape Pisces—beautiful, watery, enigmatic Pisces. You’re like the soulful poet of the zodiac, draped in metaphysical lace, dreaming under the moonlit ocean of the unconscious, but prone to occasionally getting tangled in a seaweed of…
Scorpio is the sign draped in the velvet of mystery, laden with the weight of all things untold and unspoken. The sign that seems to have been made out of life’s darkest corners and imbued with a touch of both fire and water. If we dare to venture into its maze, we need to carry…