Mars in Astrology: The Engine of Your Birth Chart

In every birth chart, there is an engine—a planet that represents your fundamental drive to get up and go. That planet is Mars. Understanding Mars in astrology is key to understanding your ambition, your passion, your anger, and your raw desire to make your mark on the world. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is…

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Understanding Saturn in Synastry: More Than a Taskmaster

Understanding Saturn in Synastry: More Than a Taskmaster In relationship astrology, no planet gets a worse reputation than Saturn. In fact, when we see it pop up in a synastry chart, our first reaction is often a groan. This is because we associate it with restriction, criticism, and karma. Ultimately, it can feel like a cosmic wet blanket on…

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Why the U.S. Pluto Return was only the beginning

Writing about political astrology is a depressing business these days. We are all Cassandras, given the gift of prophecy by Apollo but helpless to change the future. Some of you will be familiar with the U.S. Pluto return, about which I and others wrote about frequently over the past ten years. In my writings I […]

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Why the U.S. Pluto Return was only the beginning

Writing about political astrology is a depressing business these days. We are all Cassandras, given the gift of prophecy by Apollo but helpless to change the future. Some of you will be familiar with the U.S. Pluto return, about which I and others wrote about frequently over the past ten years. In my writings I […]

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Astrology Highlights for Aug. 25-31, 2025: Staying in Touch

Uranus sextile Neptune will bring new ways for us to share information and creativity, and to connect with others. That doesn’t have to be terrible. But it’s up to us humans to stay in touch with who we are and what we have to say, and to tend the soulful side of things.

Episode 305 | Venus in Leo’s Big Week: Shadows in Your Champagne!

Venus enters glamorous Leeeeeeoooo and makes aspects to Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Uranus and Neptune connect in their first major aspect since 1993, and the Sagittarius First Quarter Moon focuses on teaching and moving forward into the future. And coming up next week, the 6th Annual Podathon!

Astrological Aspects Explained: The Secret Language of Your Chart

If you’ve ever looked at a birth chart, you’ve seen the beautiful, complex web of lines in the middle of the wheel. Those lines are not just for decoration; they represent the secret language of your chart. This is the language of astrological aspects, and understanding it is the key to unlocking a deeper level…

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