It used to be the Moon was immanent--that is, present on earth in all the things she rules, including bowls. milk and bodies. Yet as civilization sprawled, the Moon, along with all the other gods, was chased into the heavens. Once the gods left, people learned to worship from afar, using middle-men priests, religious traditions, and books. Yet in each century, there was … [Read more...]
You should. On a daily basis, feeling special keeps your Sun happy. You're wired for this. Your Sun is your ego. And an unfed ego grumbles. Denied affirmation and appreciation for too long, it becomes wild and voracious, a danger to the other planets in your chart. And to the people in your world. Sun signs aren't just the index to horoscopes. They're … [Read more...]
Full Moons can be busy times. If you’re feeling tired and a bit off balance, you may be suffering from “energy retention,” a condition much like water retention (which is also common during Full Moons). With energy retention, the currents or flows in your field seem to expand without actually going anywhere. It can feel like you just ate a big meal, stuffed and lethargic. If … [Read more...]
We sense an almost mystical importance with events like the burning of Notre Dame Cathedral. The ancient kings employed teams of magicians and diviners for just such a moment. The fiery plunge of a much revered spire would have been seen as an omen. A warning. A message from the gods--who spoke as much via events on earth as they did via events in heaven. On some level … [Read more...]
Full Moons occur on Equinox about once every 19 years. The last time this happened was on March 20, 2000. The next time is March 19, 2030. The really old ones—back in Mesopotamia four thousand years ago when astrology was born—would look at us on Equinox today and shake their heads. “Where are your great festivals?” they would wonder. “How do you keep your people … [Read more...]
