Hesiod, Theogony 176 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or 7th B.C.) : “Ouranos (the Sky) came, bringing on night and longing for love, and he lay about Gaia (the Earth) spreading himself full upon her. Then the son [Kronos] … Continue reading
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The Rape of Persephone and the Corruption of the Guardians
October 8th & 9th, 2022, brings us the peak of the Draconid meteor shower. Predicted peak: October 9, 2022, at 1 UTC (evening of October 8 for the Americas). When to watch: There’s no dark window for watching the Draconids in 2022. If you want to … Continue reading
i will wade out
i will wade out till my thighs are steeped in burning flowers I will take the sun in my mouth and leap into the ripe air Alive […]
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Astrology of Now: Valentine’s Day
It is such a pleasure to be able to tell you what a wonderful planetary alignment we have for Valentine’s Day — for the first time in years! Venus and Mars, the lovers of the Solar System, embrace in earthy Capricorn, which means it’s certainly time for some of us to finally make a commitment, […]
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Astrology of Now: Sizzle, Sizzle
Venus and her lover Mars meet quite often — at least once a year — but usually their trysts are brief, a matter of a few days at most. Perhaps that’s because their meetings are illicit, since Venus was, of course, officially married to Vulcan, the smith. This year, things are different: Venus and Mars […]
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Reader #Astrology Question: What is a Grand Rising?
Question: What is grand rising in astrology? I have no clue and I’ve been practicing astrology for 35 years. Now if you were asking about a Grand Trine or a Grand Cross, (because astrologers use the word “grand” when speaking … Continue reading
#Astrology and Anxiety: Relax–It’s Only A #GrandCross
Significantly, this cross is in mutable signs, which is like having a roomful cats in a roomful of rocking chairs trying to avoid the other cats and the rocking chairs. Continue reading →
Sun Sextile/Trine Neptune
Sun sextile or trine Neptune can be a wonderfully glamorous, charismatic, musical, poetic and highly imaginative combination… that comes with a price! Surprisingly it appears that the trine aspect especially can also be tinged with tragedy. The trine goes so easily with the flow that with Neptune it can make one’s ego become too easily porous and suggestible. The willpower is easily
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Sun Square/Opposition Neptune
Sun square or opposition Neptune will give the drive for solar recognition, but at the same time an extreme sensitivity to the exposure that goes with it. They can become successful because of their incredible imagination, charisma and ability to tap into the collective unconsciousness. At the same they are very prone to projection. The public or
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Sun Square/Opposition Mars
Sun square or opposition Mars have personalities that you never forget, but not always for the most dignified reasons. Nevertheless these lusty, impulsive, individualists are championed all the same, usually from much less daring people who can’t help but admire their bravado. It seems to be (according to my research) that the square aspect can
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