Comet ISON (C/2012 S1) was discovered at 5:15 am on September 21 2012 by Artem Novichonok and Vitaly Nevsky at the ISON-Kislovodsk observatory in Russia. The astronomers on their blogs and forums are saying there is a good chance that this will be a big one, very bright around the end of 2013. That is so long as it doesn’t break up like comet Elenin, and even though the discoverer titled his blog post “GREAT COMET FROM RUSSIA“, he does say “any optimistic forecasts should be treated with caution…its core can be very fragile and may not survive the comet perihelion.” I hope that comet ISON holds together and gives us a good show following the disappointment of Elenin. I’m sure that either way we will soon be hearing about ascension, doomsday or some aliens riding the tail in. I’ll start that ball rolling by looking into some old and new astrological methods for interpreting the meaning of comets. Tweet Comet ISON Astrology Robson says that the effect of comets is influenced “through the constellation in which they appear, and also through the zodiacal sign and degree to which their position corresponds. They are said to cause inordinate heat, pestilence. […]
Tag: Asteroids
Just a Little AstroEssence for 24-25 September 2012: ‘Empowerment: What it Looks Like, How to Get It’
The 24th of September the Sun sextiles Juno and Earth conjuncts Pallas. These are highly positive, offering a spotlight that points out exactly what our empowerment should look like, and how to get it, while wisdom is found in the messages contained…
Asteroid Pallas
Asteroid Pallas Athena by Darkstar Astrology. Asteroid Pallas was the second of the asteroids discovered, coming after Ceres the mother. Pallas is the maiden, named after Pallas Athena, goddess of wisdom, courage, just warfare, strategy and skill.
Mamma Mia: Queen of Pomegranates
Two temples to Hera at Paestum and one beautiful PersephoneA couple of weeks ago, I walked around the ancient city of Paestum under a bright, broiling southern Italian sun. It’s a beautiful place. Buttery yellow temple columns reach into a cerulean sky…
Minor Planet Chiron
Planet Chiron by Darkstar Astrology. Chiron was discovered November 1 1977, the year of Starwars, the Sex pistols, Apple Computers incorporated, and the year Elvis died.
Asteroid Hekate
Asteroid Hekate by Darkstar Astrology. What could asteroid Hekate signify astrologically? The first thoughts tend to associate it with witchcraft. But looking deeper into her mythology we find much more than just the stereotypical warty witch.
Horoscope of Venus Transit 2012: Equal Pay for Women, a Recall Vote, and a Queen
In May I blogged aloud whether Greece would leave the EU in tandem with Venus transiting the Sun, a rare cosmic event occurring today or tomorrow (June 5 and 6, 2012) depending on where you are located on Earth. NPR has good coverage of the event, text or audio.
Astrologically the Transit (or Occultation as Venus journeys between Earth and Sun) may be seen as a conjunction by degree….On the
Horoscope of Venus Transit 2012: Equal Pay for Women, a Recall Vote, and a Queen
In May I blogged aloud whether Greece would leave the EU in tandem with Venus transiting the Sun, a rare cosmic event occurring today or tomorrow (June 5 and 6, 2012) depending on where you are located on Earth. NPR has good coverage of the event, text or audio.
Astrologically the Transit (or Occultation as Venus journeys between Earth and Sun) may be seen as a conjunction by degree….On the
Asteroid Artemis
Asteroid Artemis by Darkstar Astrology. Artemis is the Greek goddess of hunting, forests, mountains and animals. She is depicted as a young maiden with an archer’s bow and sometimes a crescent moon. If Artemis is found to be prominent in a chart, then the subject may find that they are perfectionists and are very choosy when it comes to a sexual mate. Artemis loves to stalk, but she abhors being stalked herself.
Juno And “The One”
“You intend no doubt to give me nothing, and are not aware the gift has already been received. Curse me then, and take away the spell. For I am rich, no cheap and ragged beggar but a queen, to rouse … Read More…