Tag: Mars Retrograde

Astrology of Now: Castrating Mars

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This extraordinary gory painting, possibly by Caravaggio, was found in an attic in the French city of Toulouse a couple of years ago, but not presented to the public until yesterday. It’s fascinating that it should be revealed at just this time of retrogrades, a time of retrieval — perhaps especially because of the subject matter. Mars, the sanguinary planet of blades, turns retrograde in a few days and is currently stationing in Sagittarius.   Saturn, also in Sagittarius, turned back at the end of March. So this is a time of looking back — and of publishing things that have […]

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April Already…?

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Has March finished? And February? Are you sure? Is it safe for me to come out yet? I have so much to tell you, but most of it will need to wait until I’m both allowed to talk about it…

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Astrology of Now: Focus and Healing

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It’s an extraordinary — and rather difficult — start to 2016. But amidst the tumultuous energies there are some strong positives. Here’s the gen. Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius, then from January 8th, in Capricorn . The time calls for rethinking and practical reassessment. Mars is in Scorpio, his own sign. The planet of physical energy, libido and aggression, is especially strong here. The quality of Mars in Scorpio is active focus. This is about cutting out the cancers, honing in on what’s necessary. You can see it might work well with Mercury Retrograde. Check where Mars will be in your own chart. It’s […]

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Astrology of Now: Coming Unstuck

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Rite of Spring by Nicholas Roerich. He designed the original set and costumes although this painting was done much later.We all know it’s been a right old spring so far, or should that be a rite of spring (a ballet which ends with a ritual sacrifice)?W…

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After The Eclipse

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        Here we are on the other side of the Full Moon eclipse in Libra. A peak has been reached, and we stand in the aftermath. There’s a pause that happens after an eclipse…an exhalation. Even in … Continue reading →

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New Moon in Aries: The Taming

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We start out as wild horses, and life is the process by which we’re tamed. Some of us are civilized by gentle masters who teach us restraint without breaking our spirits. Others were brutalized by cruel circumstances that taught us to trample everything in our paths. Most of us have encountered both types of master; some days we gallop, and some days we trample….

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