As discussed in Part One, there is often confusion about these two, the Vertex axis and the Nodal axis, particularly when it comes to planetary contact to either end of the axis via synastry: both are said to be responsible for the so-called ‘fated’ relationship. But in practice, these two are very different, with a […]
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The Astrology of Superbowl Sunday: Green Bay Hot– Steelers Not?
The favorite is the Greenbay Packers. The underdog, if you ever dare call them that, is the Pittsburgh Steelers. The point spread is 2.5. Does anyone really think this game isn’t going to be gut gripping? I don’t know if … Continue reading →
Progressed Sun changing signs
Last summer, a woman I know underwent a couple of major life changes. Within the space of a few months, she embarked on a strict diet and exercise regiment, lost a significant amount of weight, and launched her first business. As I stood washing dish…
Daily Planets Thursday 3/2/11 Just a Little High Maintenance?
I am writing this at Brisbane Airport with the worst of the worst of the last 3 weeks behind me.
Sure the site is still a mess, but seriously people, Brisbane is a natural disaster zone so perfection is pretty well off the options list. Having said th…
Astrology and the Skeptics: An Open Letter to Dr. Rebekah Higgitt
(Astrology Explored) Dr. Rebekah Higgitt, Curator of History of Science and Technology National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory Greenwich, UK Dear Dr. Higgitt, Recently in an BBC television show, two scientists proclaimed that “astrology was rubbish” prompting an article by … Continue reading →
Saturn in the 1st: Panic Attacks, Meltdowns & the Gateway Bridge
There is this road (in New Zealand) between Wellington and the Wairapa Valley wine region. Locals call it the Gorge. I had driven it before, but as a passenger…& then really only noticed the steepness of the road on the way into the wine re…
The Astrology of Transits: The Problem with Mars In Aquarius
(Astrology Explored) Oh, it’s you. Didn’t I make it clear last year that I wanted nothing to do with you? Now here you are crossing over the doorway of my tenth house opposing my Uranus, getting ready to conjunct my … Continue reading →
Writing Posts That Ride Search Engine Popularity
(Astroblogging) In an astrology blogging workshop that I gave last year I talked about using Google Trends to mine subjects for blog posts. One attendee objected saying he didn’t want his writing dictated by the popular media. He seemed to … Continue reading →
Astrology and Celebrity: A Pluto Moment for Keith Olbermann
(Astrology Explored) Keith Olbermann was MSNBC’s most popular personality and single-handedly led its transformation to an outspoken, left-leaning cable news network in prime time. Despite that, he often seemed to be walking on a tightrope with his job. Friday night, … Continue reading →
Jupiter in Aries: Wild horses
Even if Jupiter isn’t especially strong in your birth chart, he tends to exaggerate the qualities of the sign he’s in. And when transiting Jupiter gets up to something, we notice; our spirits snap to attention like restive stallions, awaiting our maste…