Mercury Retrograde is here, again, from October 13th until November 3rd in the signs of Scorpio and Libra. Mercury's escape from its retrograde shadow takes another two weeks, until November 19th. While there are many things to be considered about this astrological phenomenon, in this article I will be focusing on the energetic and spiritual dimension of this...
Continue ReadingWhen astrologers from a few years back were looking ahead, they were wondering about what this 2020 year would bring, because they knew that there were powerful and unprecedented conjunctions of outer planets taking place from January on. What they saw looking forward was capped by a triple combination of Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto, peaking in mid-November. Right...
Continue ReadingFrom September 9th until November 13th Mars will be on a retrograde journey through his home sign from 28° to 15° of Aries. During this time we can expect to see all of Mars’ themes come to the fore in a thoughtful and introspective manner as we adjust our assertiveness. Mars represents our will power, ability to take action, raw wildness, and inner...
Continue ReadingWith the current motion of Mars, it is a particularly important time to examine the placement of Mars in your birth chart. In the coming New Moon, Mars conjuncts the new planet Eris, precisely squares the Saturn/Pluto midpoint, and opposes new planet Haumea representing Natural Law. On September 9th Mars retrogrades in Aries for a subsequent return to these...
Continue ReadingAn Overview Venus is our planetary goddess that rules matters of the heart, sensual beauty, and our sense of values and worth. On May 12th/13th Venus will station retrograde at 21º Gemini, and will travel back through the zodiac all the way to 5º Gemini where she will return to her direct motion on June 25th. This process will take us all on a journey...
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