The Sun takes about a year to make its planetary rounds. Once each year it meets up with each planet by conjunction, rather like a boss giving managers their performance evaluations. Like most of us, I imagine the Sun kind of dreads its annual conjunction with Pluto (Jan. 21, 2025, 4:29 AM PST). The problem…
December’s Cold Moon and rare Black Moon to illuminate 2024’s end
The final weeks of the calendar year will include the last full moon phase of 2024 reaching peak illumination on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3:02 a.m. CST. This month’s full moon is traditionally called the “Cold Moon,” according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the cold season led Native Americans and early settlers to describe this moon…
Sorting Out Tough Astrological Transits/Progressions
Sorting Out Tough Astrological Transits/Progressions Anyone who works with astrology for at least a few years, even at a beginner/novice level, will notice that many times our transits coincide with significant events or life situations amazingly well, but often they do not. I would guess that most astrologers have grappled with this seeming inconsistency. There…
Refresher: Astrology Podcasts
Here is a manageable collection of some of the undoubtedly thousands of astrology podcasts. It’s always rewarding for me to listen to some of the diverse and skillful members of the astrological — and adjacent — communities. I’ve started with a few that may be under the radar to some readers and go on from…
Harnessing Jupiter’s Influence: Empowering Your Kundali for a Fulfilling Life
(Kundali refers to birth chart) In Vedic astrology, Jupiter holds a significant position among the celestial bodies. Jupiter — also known as “Guru” or spiritual guide, guiding individuals towards a path of righteousness — is considered the most important planet due to its expansive nature and benevolent influence. It is known as the planet of…
The Astrology of Time and The Plato Perspective
In the Socratic dialogue Timaeus, which is really more of an inarguable monologue, Plato explains the origins of the universe. The dialogue is remarkably sympathetic to astrology. Plato considered the planets to be the first born thoughts of God. In Timaeus, he believes when the Demiurge or Being responsible for creation was framing the universe…
Seven of Disks, Saturn ruled decan of Taurus
Art by Shari Weschler Rubeck The third decan of Taurus, ruled by Saturn, stands in stark contrast to the earlier stages of this earthy sign. Where Taurus I is about establishing a foundation and Taurus II cultivates abundance, Taurus III confronts us with the harsh realities that threaten our security and growth. Floods, droughts, and…
Five of Disks, Mercury ruled decan of Taurus
Art by: Nicholas Kalmakoff The first decan of Taurus, ruled by Mercury, invites us into a realm of nurturing stewardship, where the fiery will to power of Aries gracefully transitions into the more grounded and communal inclination to provide. Embodied by a woman with charred garments and intertwined with themes of worry, resilience, and cultivation,…
Love is a learning game
Query: The client is a very wealthy businessman who had been in an on-and-off relationship for over four years with a partner who is a former sex worker with a long history of severe mental health issues, alcoholism and drug addiction. In late November 2023 he asked me how their relationship would be in February 2024….
Four of Wands, Venus ruled decan of Aries
In the labyrinthine journey along the zodiacal path of Aries, the third decan emerges as a crucible. Here, the fiery essence of desire confronts the complexities of navigating relationships within a social framework. Drawing inspiration from Sappho’s liminal fragmented verses, we embark on a quest to unravel the enigmatic tapestry of this Venusian decan nestled…