Nothing beats the joy of watching my dog Jupiter come running through the field, ears flying and tongue flapping on his happy face! I said this to myself an hour before he was suddenly and mysteriously limping in pain. I've visited the vet too often this year, and no matter what the malady, it's always a minimum $300. This time it's arthritis, which I'm confident we'll … [Read more...]
Nah. Mars never did get as big as the Moon... back in August 2003 when it came within 35 million miles of Earth, its closest approach in 60,000 years. But now, every August, sure as the blackberries start ripening, the "Spectacular Mars" emails start circulating, and I hear from excited clients wondering how this whole Mars thing will affect them. The truth is that Mars … [Read more...]
On the day Jupiter's conjunction to Chiron was exact, amateur astronomer Anthony Wesley discovered a dark scar in Jupiter's clouds. NASA confirmed that something, perhaps a comet, had hit the planet and exploded. Astronomers are delighted with this visual treat--and so are astrologers. Once again the play between life and myth does not disappoint. Mythological Chiron is the … [Read more...]
I'm familiar with the feng shui principles of clearing clutter and beautifying my home to improve my good fortune. So it was a "duh!" moment when I realized that for months it's seemed like my money has been rolling out the door--and sure enough, in the wealth quadrant of my house, the patio door no longer automatically swings shut. Not only is it letting in flies, it's … [Read more...]
It's another Cancer New Moon. "Be nourished" is a favorite slogan of my Cancer rising friend Rebecca, who has introduced me to so many delightfully healthy foods that often in my kitchen I sing impromptu prayers of gratitude. I thought of Rebecca this week when I read Roger Cohen's excellent NYT Op Ed about a longevity study done with rhesus monkeys. Apparently, the 27-year-old … [Read more...]
Dana’s writing… brings the meaning of the planets to life like no other writer in this field. She’s the Meryl Streep of astrological writers: smart, sane, and insightful...”
Jeff Jawer, The Mountain Astrologer
