Sylvia Plath was not the only poet born under Scorpio to be drawn to death’s glamour (see my previous post).Here is an extract from Ode To A Nightingale by John Keats (born October 30)….Darkling I listen; and, for many a time I have been half in love…
Author: Christina
What Astrologers Are Saying About Occupy…
Outstanding graphic design has been a feature of OWS.I have been pondering Occupy Wall Street for weeks. I’ve been waiting to see my way in to a coherent analysis of the phenomenon. In the mean time, I’ve looked at what other astrologers ha…
What Astrologers Are Saying About Occupy…
Outstanding graphic design has been a feature of OWS.I have been pondering Occupy Wall Street for weeks. I’ve been waiting to see my way in to a coherent analysis of the phenomenon. In the mean time, I’ve looked at what other astrologers ha…
Death: A Most Authentic Experience
Autumn, A Wood Path Sanford Robinson Gifford (1823-1880)It’s Sylvia Plath’s birthday: Sun Scorpio, Moon Libra, Aquarius Rising.(b. October 27, 1932) A real Scorpio has to find the authentic experience. A real Scorpio has to dive deep and…
Astrology of Now: Juicy New Moon
Dream by Henri RousseauAfter the serious mood brought on by that Sun-Saturn Full Moon a couple of weeks ago, I’m relieved to report that this New Moon (October 26) is rather luscious. Especially if you’re trying to have a baby, get deeper into a relati…
Libra Self-Portraits: Blending into the Picture
Suzanne Valadon (23 Sept 1865)Theoretically, there’s nothing more revealing of character than a self-portrait, yet this month’s artists don’t do that straightforwardly. Their own faces blend into the backgrounds of the pictures, becoming simply part of…
Mark Rothko: Painting God
UnspecifiedMark Rothko (September 25,1903) Sun, Mercury and North Node in Libra. Is one expression of Libra the erasure of ego? A reflection of the viewerMoon in Scorpio Profound emotionJupiter in Pisces Encountering endless compass…
Astrology of Now: Shake That Gloom Off
John Singer Sargent: sketch for AtlasIf you have felt especially oppressed, depressed or lonely over that last week or so – rest assured, we’ve just had an especially gloom-inducing Full Moon. It took place a week ago, but I, for one, am still r…
Astrology of Now: Sugar-coated Bitter Truth
The planet of chit-chat, Mercury, and the planet of syrup,Venus, are currently strolling hand-in-hand through the sign of the scorpion. What does that mean?Personally, I think Mercury is rather good in Scorpio. OK, so Mercury in Scorp has a habit of te…
Venus Waves her Magic Wand Around My Home
Just What Is It That Makes The Modern Home So Different, So Appealing.*This week I came home with a painting that I’d (accidentally) bought at an auction that I just happened to be passing – oops. Honestly, the money sort of swooshed out of my purse….