Happy Solar Eclipse!The solar eclipse in Leo just took place early this morning, eastern time, and was only visible from "most of Asian, far northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland, as well as a slice of northern and eastern Canada."If you missed my discussion of the solar eclipse on my video blog, be sure to check it out on the home page. Just scroll down a few posts and you'll see it!Meanwhile, here are some things to remember/watch for:* Eclipses in Leo are essentially about solar things. In …
SO Many Planets are Retrograde!
There are SO many planets in retrograde motion right now. Does it mean something? What does it mean, exactly? This explains everything I'm going through, right?! I mean, RIGHT!?Every day I receive questions about the daily astrological "weather," and every day I see people posting things about astrology. Lately, there has been a lot of commentary surrounding the fact that there are currently six planets retrograde (Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto). So today I thought I would …
Mercury Cazimi and a Grand Water Trine
Mercury will be cazimi by this evening, and the Moon in Cancer is creating a grand water trine between today and tomorrow with Jupiter in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces.A Meditation on heart and soul:* Mercury at the heart of the Sun by this evening presents a powerful moment of rebirth, regeneration, and empowerment for Mercury related things, while the grand water trine is opening a soulful opportunity for healing, growth, and greater emotional intelligence. It's a great day to share, speak, …
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The Astrology of Children, Parents, and Parenting
For those who requested a written version of my recent talk on the astrology of children, parents and parenting, and family Karma....for the full version, check out the video blog posted in the comments section!A few hours before my wife delivered our daughter last week, I turned to our doula and said, "Can you get the time for me when the baby comes?" She said, "I'll do my best, yes!" Then, when the baby finally came, she turned to me and announced the time. For a moment I was dumbfounded. Why …
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Venus Entering Libra, Squaring Saturn
Venus is just about to enter Libra and move from the sign of its depression or fall and into its home sign. Just as Venus enters Libra it will also square Saturn in Capricorn between now and August 9th.Here's what to watch for:* You may notice that Venus related things suddenly improve or receive a boost. For example, self-esteem sometimes improves, or you may notice that you are feeling attractive again, etc. On the other hand, relationship dynamics may improve, featuring more grace, flow, …
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August Horoscopes by Yours Truly!
Check out my monthly Sun Sign horoscopes at Astrograph.com. Click on the glyph that matches your Sun, Moon, or Rising sign. I recommend reading for your Sun and Rising signs, unless you were born at nighttime, then you may also want to check out your Moon sign! Remember, it's totally normal to have one of the three resonate more strongly each month!Want to learn more about how horoscopes work, in general? Check out my recent interview on the Astrology Podcast, where I discuss the art of …
Notes from Yesterday’s Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius
Some notes on yesterday's lunar eclipse in Aquarius...* Remember that eclipses do not affect us right away; they take time, and especially with the fixed or solid signs. Solid signs, like the middle of each season, are stable, enduring, and as such, they are also related to effects that take time to develop and whose impact is also potentially longer-lasting.* Remember the last time eclipses took place in Leo/Aquarius was roughly 1998 to 2000. You can, therefore, look back to those years to see …
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