Beltane, the Pagan fire and fertility festival, happens from sundown tonight to tomorrow night. It’s all about celebrating life and sex. What’s not to like? It will be supported by a wide Grand Earth trine tomorrow morning, consisting of th…
Tag: transits
Shit Happens…
What I’m about to say might get me struck off the astrological register- if indeed there is an astrological register that I am currently on (which I very much doubt).
Sometimes shit just happens.
Yep, it does.
Take the other day for example- I revers…
The Astrology of Accidents: Mars Says “Let’s Do It Again!”
(Astrology Explored) Regular readers are familiar with my thread “Tales of Mercury Retrograde” in which I recount the various and often funny tales of what happens when the planet closest to the sun temporarily loses its lead position to the … Continue reading →
Love Lessons With Venus In Gemini And Saturn In Libra
What have you learned about love lately? The climate is pitch-perfect for lessons. Saturn retrograde is in the last degrees of Libra, delivering relationship karma; love scenarios dripping with deja vu, the feeling that you must get this partnership …
Transformation Cheat Sheet: Libra to Pisces
Here are the current transformation strategies/opportunities (courtesy of the outer planets) for the last 6 signs. The 1st 6 signs are listed here. Libra: your identity is being shaken and stirred thanks to Uranus opposite your sign. Your self-image is…
Transformation Cheat Sheet For Aries To Virgo
Every sign has the opportunity to transform themselves now, or in the coming months, due to some heavy outer planet transits. Change is essential but it can be difficult to handle and maintain. Here’s a cheat sheet for the … Continue…
New Moon in Taurus – April 2012
Just as the sun moves into Taurus the moon is joining it in the very early degrees of the first earth sign of the zodiac. And how very appropriate, considering that the following day is Earth Day. What’s more, the moon is exalted in Taurus, making this an especially powerful time for manifestation. Taurus is […]
Embracing Pain With Neptune in Pisces
Tonglen is a Buddhist practice that involves taking in the pain of others and sending them relief. Pema Chodron has written an elegant, straightforward article on it here. She describes the process (it’s a meditation) of embracing, rather than …
Gemini and Sagittarius: Living the Dream With Neptune
Those with planets between 0-2 degrees of Gemini and Sagittarius are currently having their bonds dissolved by Neptune in Pisces. Some will find it depressing and confusing. Others will be exhilarated. “Bonds” can be a …
Shadow Work With Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn
Pluto goes retrograde today at 9 degrees Capricorn. Until September 18th, he will be backtracking through the sign of authority, structure and responsibility. Think about the changes that have occurred in the area of your chart containing Capric…