It's worth noting how the gods roamed the earth this past week, as retrograde Mercury rendezvouzed in Capricorn with that explosive pair, Mars and Pluto (exact on December 13). The Warrior and Underworld Lord aren't known for their subtlety or grace. Their conjunctions can ignite passion, anger, violence, war, revenge--all of which had Messenger Mercury working overtime. … [Read more...]
Astrologers do talk. And we noticed during the weeks of Venus retrograde (October 8 to November 18) that many of you were possessed by a certain Venus madness: An urgency to strike against your bad relationships with fierce precision. Or a lonely wringing-of-hands, unable to tolerate a lack of love. For some this retrograde brought profound forgiveness and healings. Others … [Read more...]
The cashier at the the Co-op was bubbly. "I don't know why, I'm just in a great mood today," she said. Hmmm... perhaps it's Venus and Jupiter stationing direct. It's rare when two planets station direct in one day, but when both are benefics, sweet and bountiful, we might bask in their good graces. It's been a tough year, with eclipses, retrogrades, and the general decline … [Read more...]
The veil between the worlds is at its thinnest during Samhein, and it's an appropriate time to contact ancestors, release what's unnecessary, and prepare for the birth at Yule. Samhein is a "Sabbat," one of the special days of power on the wheel of the year. Perform the ritual on October 31 (traditional Samhein) or November 8 (astrological Samhein). You will need: an … [Read more...]
Venus in the underworld is at her most powerful, especially when she descends in magical snaky Scorpio, as she did for this retrograde. You should expect to hear from her--if you haven’t already--through overwhelming desires, intuitions, unusual messages or dreams. Wilhelm, a MoonCircles reader, recently shared with me this Venus retrograde dream: I had submitted a request … [Read more...]
