Mars retrograde (October 30 to January 12) describes an 80-day period when action can go haywire and erupt in mayhem—as the archetypal warrior is not at his best. Mars—the ultimate “doer”—needs his rest. Every two years, he requires these ten and a half weeks to cool his engines and replenish his battle-worn heart. Yet for all the other archetypes in the … [Read more...]
The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22. About a month before Christmas, the Sun enters the fire sign of Sagittarius, signaling the start of the holiday season. The lively crackle of conversation; the warm humor and expansive goodwill; the generous giving of gifts: these are among the qualities of Sagittarius. Yet like the sparkly wrapping that conceals a precious gift, the … [Read more...]
The most important period in any transit or retrograde is what I call “the shaping zone.” I’m not talking about how you can meditate in the months ahead of a celestial event on how to somehow “use” it to achieve your intentions. I’m talking about the time when stuff starts going down. When the unexpected eruptions of the transit begin to arrive. It’s like when a … [Read more...]
Mars turned retrograde on September 9. During its powerful station the day before, a wildfire devastated my Oregon hometown of Talent. I’m so fortunate my home survived. The Almeda Fire raced from the highway into my town—down my very street. It came within 200 feet of my house! Thanks to the gods, the firefighters and the asphalt of Talent Avenue—the cross … [Read more...]
Mars is retrograde this year from October 30 to January 12, 2023; its path goes from 25 Gemini to 8 Gemini. Where do these degrees appear in your chart? This is the area of life where the retro may be most inclined to express itself. Planet retrogrades indicate times when the gods will mess with you—at least that’s what many astrologers say. The planet that seems to … [Read more...]
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