I have Mars in Scorpio, in the 8th house.
At 3 Scorpio, not only is Mars in the sign he rules (ie very strong), in the house naturally associated with Scorpio (this is good too) in traditional terms (for reasons to do with words like “triplicity”, …
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In the Shadow of Venus Retrograde
“All things betray thee, who betrayest Me.” That’s a line from Francis Thompson’s religious poem, “The Hound of Heaven.” It’s a powerful poem and this one line has been echoing in my head. I want to write about Vesta, I’ve been looking at Juno, but it is Venus cruising through Scorpio that’s got a hold me […]
25 October 2010: I’m Mystified, by Humanity and a Rectangle
A big config jumps out at me this morning–let’s take note. It’s in effect for the week–I’d say through the 31st. It’s a Mystic Rectangle involving the Nodes and the Sun/ Earth axis–the Water component is the …
Daily Planets Friday 8/10/10: Its Not You…Venus is Rx
As I write this my cocker spaniel has curled herself underneath my desk on my feet and is (not so) quietly snoring. Awwwww.
Mention has been made over the last few days of the New Moon (4.44am Sydney time). As with all New Moons this is the start of a …
The Ghosts of Relationships Past- Venus Rx
During any retrograde, we go inward for a time to process what that particular planet has to teach us. In the case of Venus, this is largely around money, relationships, trust and self esteem issues and our patterns, perceptions and habits in relation …
The Astrology of Venus in Scorpio: Persephone and Pieces of Rose, Part 1
(Astrology Explored) Venus in Her Courses Shortly Venus in the heavens to retraces her steps in retrograde motion. In the divine dance of our heavenly sister around the Sun inside our own orbit around it, she appears to move, stop, … Continue reading →
Daily Planets Thursday 7/10/10- The Upside of Being Down
Today I broke the number one cardinal unbreakable rule of the Virgo Moon…. I did nothing. I am finally starting to feel better, at least well enough to get out of bed and prop myself on the lounge with a couple of seasons worth of Mad Men to catc…
I Wanted to Be a Spy: Venus Retrograde
I wanted to be a spy. I grew up on property bordered by a cemetery, railroad tracks, a meadow and a brook. I put on lip gloss, a pink beret and feigned an accent as my step brother and I looked for dead bodies and organs in the water. I’d pull out slime covered burnt