Lately I've gotten a number of emails asking me why I use the essential dignities when describing the planetary weather (for example, Mars is in its detriment in Taurus or Venus is exalted in Pisces). The general concern goes like this, "Isn't the language sort of negative? Isn't it too narrow or prescriptive to use words like fallen or debilitated?"I don't think so, and I'll try to explain why as simply as possible.Before I do that I feel like I should acknowledge the concern about the negative …
A strong weekend coming…
The Moon is in Cancer today, applying to trine Neptune as it squares the nodal axis later this afternoon. Then it will move into the Pluto/Uranus square by opposing Pluto and squaring Uranus. A busy day of aspects.What to watch for:* Contentious discussions about values, plans, resources, goals, finances, and the future (Mars/Mercury conj in Taurus)* Inflamed or aggressive communication dynamics (Mars/Mercury conj in Taurus)* Financial hardship (Mars in Taurus)* Hard work pays off (Mars in …
New Eras and Reconstruction
The Moon is in Gemini today, void of course, and meanwhile Venus and Jupiter are sextile to each other today and Mercury and Mars are conjunct.What to watch for:* Poor planning or trying to do too much too quickly when the pace and energy demands slower and more methodical steps (Mercury/Mars in Taurus)* Overstimulation, too much on the plate, scatter brained, all over the place (Venus in Gemini)* Lack of appropriate communication or dialogue, misdirection, secrets, deception, illusions or …
Spring Prayers
The Moon is in Gemini today, square to Neptune and about to conjoin Venus in Gemini. Meanwhile, Mercury is about to conjoin Mars in Taurus as both are trine to Pluto in Capricorn.Here's what to watch for:* Deception, lies, misinformation, excuses, gossip, smoke and mirrors, secretive communication, blurred boundaries in love (Venus in Gemini square to Neptune in Pisces)* Dealing with crazy people, being a crazy person, what seems crazy isn't so crazy, weepy, teary, mental/emotional haziness or …
New Moon Recap
After an exciting weekend home in Michigan to celebrate my mom's graduation, I'm back home, it's New Moon time, and the Sun has just moved into Taurus. Out my window there's green everywhere, and the sun is shining. Deep spring is moving in!Here's a list of what to watch for right now, along with a recap of our recent new moon...* Over sharing, diarrhea of the mouth, confusion, deception, cloudy speech, misrepresenting or exaggerating, gossip, false information, plagiarism,intoxicated speech or …
Dark Moon Forecast
The dark moon is in Pisces today. Meanwhile, Mars is almost exactly square to Jupiter, while Venus continues its t-square transit with Saturn and Neptune.What to watch for:* The return of faith hope and optimism (Jupiter moving direct again)* Hard fought victories and toughing it out (Mars/Jupiter)* Financial obligations, responsibilities, and control over finances (Mars/Jupiter)* Planning for the future (Mars/Jupiter)* War, machismo, masculinity, adrenaline, courage, assertiveness …
The Intercourse of Our Beliefs
The Moon is in Aquarius this morning and heading into its balsamic, "dark moon" phase. Meanwhile the Venus/Saturn/Neptune t-square is intensifying, as is the Mars/Jupiter square.More on the Venus/Saturn/Neptune t-square.The word "epistemology" comes from the Greek "episteme" which means a "knowledge or acquaintance with something." It also means, "skill or experience." Add the "ology" and you get something like, "the study of knowledge, skill, and experience." Unfortunately most people speak of …
The Unruly Truth 4.12.2015
The Moon is in late Capricorn, about to enter Aquarius. Meanwhile, Venus has just entered Gemini and is applying to create a t-square with Saturn in Sagittarius and Neptune in Pisces. Meanwhile, Mars in Taurus is moving into a square with Jupiter in Leo.A list of what to watch for given these two transits, and then a brief meditation on the subject of truth and belief.What to watch for:* The subjects of finances, financial goals, hardship, and long term planning or building* Masculinity, …
