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Tag: mars
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 →
Astrology and the Earth Grand Trine: Nuclear Powered You
(Astrology Explored) My sister asked me what her chart says about what she should be doing. My response was immediate. “What can’t you do? You’ve got Pluto and Mars supporting your Sun. You can do anything you want!” Tied together … Continue reading →
Mars And Mercury Direct!
“Jump in the line, rock your body in time… OK, I believe you!”
–Harry Belafonte
Your Weekend 13-15 April 2012: ‘Jolt, Human Barometers, and Gravity x2′
Friday the 13th jolts us with the Mars Direction (8:52 PM PDT)–will we feel it? Yes, the turnaround will be a little whiplash-y, where in some way we’ll feel a portion of our life is out-of-control. The most vital point, … Continue re…
Virgo Knife: Transiting Mars in Virgo Opposes Neptune
Mars in Virgo may be going full speed ahead (direct) on April 13th but it’s also forming a blurry opposition to Neptune. Think of this as a final opportunity to clean up doubtful situations that have been draining your … Continue rea…
What Causes Depression?
I have a theory about what causes depression, based on logic and my observations over the years. I have long seen that people who do not express their Mars energy, aka their anger and ambition, tend to become depressed. This … Read More…
Aries 2012: Happy New Year!
The beginning of Aries, and the zodiacal new year, is even more potent in 2012 because a new moon fell just days after the sun moved into the Mars-rule sign. Meanwhile mars is still retrograding, after a recent trine with Venus, Jupiter, & Pluto! The air is certainly crackling with positive possibility, but you must […]
New Moon in Aries: Grapes of Wrath
Anger is the nuclear weapon of the relationship arsenal – its only power lies in its ability to intimidate or frighten others. Anger stamps a vintage from the grapes of normal, healthy, Aries wrath, bottles it up and places it in a dark cellar for months. What results might be a great wine – but will more likely turn to vinegar, corrosive and sour.
Dark Power: Aspects Between Natal Mars and Pluto
Excerpt from my latest Sasstrology article: “Mars equals will and primal instinct. Pluto equals power and compulsion. Combine these energies, and you have one explosive package. Now, imagine having these planets connected in your natal chart.”