Venus retrogrades can trouble our finances, creativity, and/or relationships. On December 19, two days before Venus’ official retrograde station, Target admitted security was breached for credit cards used by nearly 40 million customers between November 27 and December 15—weeks that (not coincidentally) coincided with Venus’ pre-retrograde shadow period. Retrograde problems … [Read more...]
Venus enters her shadow period
Venus will station retrograde on Solstice—in about a month. She has just entered her pre-retrograde shadow period (having touched the degree she will later retrograde back to: 13 Capricorn). She is slowing down, reaching that time in her orbit when she comes closest to earth. The area of your chart where she now appears is especially important—as she’ll be evaluating your … [Read more...]
Mercury’s “Pre Shadow” Retrograde
Mercury goes retrograde on October 21—and will remain that way for three weeks, until November 10. All that Mercury rules—schedules, forms, traffic, travel, speech, repairs, machinery—will be subject to The Trickster’s tinkering. How can you best prepare? Check which house (or houses) in your chart contain 3 to 18 degrees of Scorpio. Be cautious and careful with matters in this … [Read more...]
The July 29 Star of David
If only Kate Middleton can wait until the 29th! That's when a rare alignment known as the "Star of David" occurs. According to ancient astrologers, this aspect heralds the birth of a king. Astrologically minded historians believe that this was the "star" the three wise men were actually following when Christ was born. Those born on July 29 this year should be blessed with … [Read more...]
Recipe for Magical Manifestation
This month the sky offers an outstanding celestial recipe for magical manifestation. If you have a dream or two you'd like to energize, the Grand Water Trine offers a rare energetic boost, as it's harmonizing three powerful archetypes in life-giving water signs: expansive and optimistic Jupiter, exalted in nourishing Cancer; hard-working Saturn, not afraid of tackling anything … [Read more...]
