Mars retrograde is conjoined the south node of the Moon in Aquarius as we are in between eclipses.Here's what to watch for:* We're going into the orb of the first quarter Moon later today, as the Moon enters Libra and prepares to square the Sun. This makes the next few days especially dynamic when considering the simultaneous conjunction of Mars retrograde with the south node of the Moon. First quarter Moons often call us to action or present us with difficult choices or crossroads within the …
Are Planetary Energies Real?
Happy New Moon Everyone!Today, some thoughts about planetary "energies." Do planets really have energies? Can you really feel them? Have astrologers always talked about planetary "energies?" Why does it matter?* First, it's important to note that astrologers haven't always agreed upon whether or not planets are signs, indicators, or omens (like Tarot cards, runes, or I Ching hexagrams), or whether they are active forces exerting some kind of causal energy (like weather patterns). In fact, this …
Solar Eclipse Tomorrow!
The dark Moon is about to enter Cancer, where it will soon conjoin the Sun and oppose Pluto, forming a solar eclipse.Some initial things to think about:* The Sun represents clarity, illumination, knowledge, and higher intelligence, and Pluto represents the rumblings and stirrings of the unconscious, of the underworld, with themes of catharsis, purgation, depth, and transformation. When you put the two of these planets together, opposed, you may find that...* Your higher intelligence is more …
Venus in Virgo and Jupiter Direct
Venus has just entered the sign of Virgo, and Jupiter is about to turn direct in Scorpio!Here's what to watch for:* Venus has just entered Mercury's earthy home and exaltation, which happens to be the sign of her own depression or "fall." What does this mean? It means that Venus is now navigating some of the inherent archetypal tensions between herself and Mercury. Rhetorius summarized this in terms of the relation between desire and sensuality and logic or reason. He said that where one …
Mercury/Mars Opposition!
Mercury is moving into an opposition with Mars, and the nodes are involved...Watch for:* The temptation to boast, grandstand, fight, or debate for the sport of it* Confusing anger and self-righteousness with wisdom* Forcing goodness on others* Demands, calls for help, the desire to be heard drowned out by one's own voice* Dissociative intellectualism used aggressively* Receiving a tough piece of news* Voice, throat, mind, head, tired, exhausted, etc* Verbal or mental assault, cloaked as advice* …
July Horoscopes!
Happy July Everyone! For today's horoscope, check out your monthly horoscopes, which I've been writing for Astrograph this year. At the top of the Astrograph horoscopes page, just click on the link to your Sun, Moon, or rising sign glyph. I recommend reading for the Sun if you were born during the day, the Moon by night, and you can always check out your rising sign (which I strongly recommend for people with large stelliums in the rising sign/1st house!). …
