“Am I in love? – Yes, since I’m waiting.” The other never waits. Sometimes I want to play the part of the one who doesn’t wait; I try to busy myself elsewhere, to arrive late; but I always lose at this game: whatever I do, I find myself there, with n…
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Mars Retrograde: Just What Are You Doing Down There?
(Astrology Explored) Newscaster: Mars stations in Virgo on the day of the Aquarian New Moon. Many astrologers have posted their take on this combo, but Astrology Media Press thought to ask the planets themselves, “What does it all mean?” I … Continue reading →
Mars Retrograde in Virgo
Honing, fine-tuning, sharpening, filtering. The time of refining situations down to their essential details is almost upon us. Mars is going retrograde in a couple of days (January 23rd). Rather than weakening its energy, this reverse motion will int…
The Rising Planet: Your “First Responder”
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?
Mars And Pitching Fits
“She turned me into a NEWT! [pause] Well I got better.”
–Monty Python’s Holy Grail
Gifting And Mars
“It is better to have loafed and lost, than never to have loafed at all.” –James Thurber Mars placement is indicative of how one acts. Venus expresses your esthetic, what you like and value. I’d say Venus plays a big … Rea…
Astrology of Now: Mars in Virgo = The Big Clean Up
I have been down at the bottom of the garden this week, turning my compost, mulching the autumn leaves, sawing up wood, stacking old flowerpots and sharpening blades. It’s creating a surprising amount of room under the laurel trees.The action planet Ma…
Relationships: This Is Real
So Mars has moved into workaholic Virgo (as of November 10th) and, on November 26th, Venus will move into disciplined Capricorn. Could relationships get any more real? It’s going to be all about relationship work. Actions, not words. And serious …
Mars in Virgo: November 10 to July 3
You may feel a passion for perfection over the next eight months, but do try to keep your inner critic in check.
Relax, Take It Easy- Mars in Virgo
Mars is about to leave look- at- me (does that mirror need to be moved a little to the left?) Leo to move into Virgo for a lengthy stay- courtesy of a retrograde period- until July 2012.
This post was first printed in June 2010. Since then the Prime Mi…