Deep Magic, Fire: The Gates of Winter

Bonfire Night, November 5, was perfect this year — cold and crisp and clear. It gets dark now by about 5.30, and we walked over to the bonfire field through dark streets lit by sulfury orange streetlights. The field very dark, except on the far side where the bright yellow flames from the vast, roaring bonfire, threw silhouettes and shadows, black and rusty. Children climbed flame-lit trees to see the fire; grown-ups stood around in groups, all facing the glowing flames, their backs to the night. At this time of year, we honour the element of fire. It is our friend bringing warmth and light […]

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How Do People Consistently Describe You?

A reader said she was consistently told she was selfish in relationship. How do people describe you? What are you consistently told about yourself? Here are mine:(…)Read the rest of How Do People Consistently Describe You? (34 words) 23 comments … Read More…

USA Chart Analysis, November 9, Dawn

My friend Anton D’Abreu from Cycles of History has very kindly sent this chart analysis of transits to the chart of the United States on the day after the election. The Sibly chart (Koch) is used. Only the USA chart is analysed. All dates 2016 unless specified otherwise. Transiting houses are marked 1H while natal houses are marked 1st H. Rounded-up transit orbs are for November 9, 4.30 am) 1) Pluto (2H) opposes the US Sun (7th H). This is one of the most dramatic transits in the USA’s 240 year history. It suggests the transformation or destruction of the way American […]

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Full Moon in Taurus: Survival

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The November 14th Full Moon in Taurus (22 degrees) is about values, survival, and security. It will be a culmination or res…

Keeping A Cool Head On Election Eve

The day after 9-11, I was greatly upset. I called my lifelong friend, Ben. I was surprised to find him almost completely calm.  He’s a Scorpio (focused) with an Aquarius moon (detached).(…)Read the rest of Keeping A Cool Head On … Read More…