The planet closest to your Ascendant, usually in the first, second, or third houses, is called the rising planet. I also call it the “first responder” planet, because it’s the planet that is first on deck to handle anything new that comes your way. What’s your first responder planet, and how does it operate in your life?
Tag: Pluto
Relationship Astrology: Bad Love Is Like Eating 98% Dark Chocolate
(Starry Night Astrology) Your eyes lock. There is something so plaintive in his look, like a lost soul wanting to be saved. Or he pursues you relentlessly. “You are the one. I need you.” It is a seductive, addictive message. And for a while, just a little while, it is just like that. He is […]
Astrology of Missing Persons: When Missing Persons’ Cars Are Found Running
(True Crime and Astrology) Stacey English, a young professional woman from Atlanta has been missing since shortly after Christmas. Her car was found running, driver’s side door open, in the lot of a police substation/library and impounded less than 9 … Continue reading →
Ruin Porn and Pluto in Capricorn
What’s the attraction to photographing decay? It’s what Pluto in Capricorn looks like. This article explores the art of taking pictures of abandoned buildings such as factories, hospitals and churches. There’s even a website (abandone…
Myth-making in a City of Scholars: JRR Tolkien, C S Lewis and all
I still get a small thrill when I walk past number 20 Northmoor Road after dropping my kids off at school. Half a century ago, JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and the first two volumes of The Lord of the Rings in that unprepossessing suburban house.I…
Unraveling Karma
Tom Jacobs is an astrologer, medium, channel, and author in Tucson, AZ. He uses astrology as a symbolic language, opening doors into better understanding ourselves and our world. The foundation of his work is that we each have free will, choice, and responsibility for our lives.
Life Cycle Astrology: Prince Philip’s Health
Buckingham Palace announced that 90 year old Prince Philip had a “good night” after heart surgery where he given a stent to treat a blocked coronary artery. In his later years, the consort of queen has amazed many with his … Continue reading →
The Astrology of Disappearances: Comparing the cases of Stacey Peterson and Judith Bello
(True Crime & Astrology) Drew Peterson wants an apology. The former Bolingbrook, Illinois police sergeant being held on 20 million dollars bail in the murder of his third wife maintains that his 4th wife is still alive. He believes his … Continue reading →
Britain in Europe: An Identity Crisis
Eclipses always signify endings. Some more major than others. This ending is a biggie.On Friday, by rejecting closer fiscal co-operation, UK Prime Minister David Cameron put Britain in a minority of one within the European Union. The British depar…
Venus and Pluto: What you have left
“Sometimes it is the artist’s task to find out how much music you can still make with what you have left.”