For my very first reading, a co-worker was kind enough to dig up his birth time and let me practice on him. Kevin and I weren’t close, which made this a good test of whether astrology could guide a meaningful conversation between us. I saw that by transit, Saturn and Neptune were squaring his 7th house Moon. I considered the possibilities. Saturn can bring difficulties. … [Read more...]
Perhaps no planetary duo is more feared than Mars and Pluto. The traditional and modern rulers of Scorpio, these are the gods of war and the underworld. When they collude or collide—by natal aspect or by transit—even among the most seasoned astrologers, an involuntary shiver will run up the spine. This is an explosive combination—driven, ruthless, destructive, and violent. … [Read more...]
People tend to look and act like their Ascendants. Donald Trump gives us a perfect example of how this works—energetically. The pervasive joking around Trump’s “orange-ness” goes beyond his tanning-booth skin and tinted hair. We’re also picking up on his energy. Donald Trump is a Leo rising. The warrior Mars stands on his Ascendant. Kingly Leo vibrates within a golden yellow … [Read more...]
It’s not fair. Some sky neighborhoods are more advantaged than others. Planets from these lush zones are born into comfortable nurseries. They’re typically well nurtured and/or naturally gifted. The roads to their success are generally smooth. The sky holds stark neighborhoods too. Planets born in these zones face more challenges. The roads are rough, often unpaved. … [Read more...]
While studying Tara’s charts, I noticed some difficult Mars patterns in her transits and progressions. What I knew of her before our session was that she was looking for a better job, and her mother had died some months earlier, about which she was understandably still feeling depressed. Halfway into her reading, I asked, “Are you mad at anyone?” She laughed. “I should be. … [Read more...]
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Sign of Scorpio
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