Astrology and the Business of Being You
A question like “Where is my life headed?” may seem a trifle lofty for those of us who are just trying to get through each day and earn a living. But as Pluto, the planet of transformation, settles into career-oriented Capricorn for a nice long stay, it may be exactly the right one to ask.
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Neptune in Pisces: Surrendering to a new vision
Neptune has a reputation as the planet of deception and illusion, where we peer through dense fog for the vaguest outline of our path. I think that’s true, but I think it’s only half the story. It’s also the planet that gives us faith that we can find our way, and the intuition to find our path even when our usual compass doesn’t seem to be working. Neptune ultimately leads us, I believe, toward clarity and purpose. But this gift requires that we first let go….
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Full Moon in Virgo: How Can I Help?
While our experience of eclipses is usually strongest within a week either side of the eclipse itself, I’ve noticed that they’re also triggered when a New or Full Moon squares the eclipse point. This Full Moon at 28 degrees of Pisces/Virgo forms an activating square aspect to the December 21, …
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New Moon in Pisces: Illusion of Happiness
Evidently, recent research suggests that the happiest marriages are between people who are delusional about each other. I think there may be something to this theory. Happy couples are happy, I suspect, because each believes the other is enchanting – often despite clear evidence to the contrary. Love is blind, …
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Progressed Moon changing signs: Empty spaces
We spent the last week transforming the front bedroom of the house – which had disintegrated into a cluttered, chaotic “catch all” – into a guest room. My handy spouse repaired the stained glass windows, which were in desperate need of new latches and new seals, took apart the built-in …
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Seasonal Astrology: The Magic of Porches
For Americans who grew up during a particular era, a gracious front porch is a symbol of many warm memories. The front porch sheltered us from rain and sun and gave us a place to relax, imagine, and dream; it offered a sense of community and coziness, all in one.
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December 21 Eclipse for Your Sign: Aries-Virgo
The December 21 lunar eclipse at 29 Gemini is not only ruled by Mercury retrograde, but the chart for the eclipse sports a flamboyant square from the Sun and Moon to Jupiter and Uranus in Pisces. What does this mean for your sign? Today, Aries – Virgo. Libra – Pisces follows tomorrow.
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A new desk and a new (and horrifying) look at myself
I think I’m allergic to my new desk. When will I learn not to buy new things while Mercury is Retrograde? First the computer, now this. Mind you, the desk is very fetching, quite fanciful and most appropriate for my progressed Moon in Pisces. It’s painted with a fabulous sort …
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Under a dying moon
It’s been absurdly hot here the past couple of days. The cats are sweltering in their winter coats, the plants are drooping, and I think my sourdough starter (which I accidentally left on the counter yesterday) died. By the time we went to bed last night we were all out …
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In which Mars in Pisces annoys Saturn in Virgo.
Back in July, Mars and Saturn stood together in the workmanlike sign of Virgo, marking a time to embark upon ambitious works requiring extraordinary attention to detail. Then, we took up our chisels to sculpt the world into useful forms – a trestle here, a reservoir there, a berm for …
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