January 2013

January 29, 2013

At First, A Trickle

The Moon wanes away from fullness this week, which begins on a contradictory note.  An onerous Sun-Saturn square hangs over the first couple days- yet those […]
January 19, 2013

Pluto: Transformation

Treated as a “planet” by modern astrologers, Pluto is concerned with secrets, power, fate and evolution.  Pluto’s influence forces transformation by stripping away appearances and exposing […]
January 19, 2013

Neptune: Dream

Neptune’s influence is dreamy, mystical, fantastic, romantic, magical and delusional.  The slow planet pulls the veil of dreams over our eyes and also yanks it away.  […]
January 19, 2013

Uranus: Disruption

Uranus’ energy is electric, unpredictable, brilliant and sometimes violent.  It is the energy of genius, revolution, technological advancement and madness.  Uranus’ shakes up our lives, forcing […]
January 19, 2013

Saturn: Structure

Saturn rules structure, boundaries and patience.  Saturn brings us obstacles and limitations both internal and external, forcing us to confront what must be done and thereby […]
January 19, 2013

Jupiter: Growth

Jupiter is concerned with growth and learning and blesses both material and spiritual endeavors.  Jupiter’s energy is considered very helpful in whatever area it is found, […]
January 19, 2013

Mars: Friction

Mars is concerned with aggressive, vital energies, matters of attack and defense, conflicts, courage and hard work.  Although the planet‘s effect can be energizing, it touches […]
January 19, 2013

Venus: Desire

Venus is concerned with people’s principal desires: love and money.  Venus facilitates harmony between people, connection luxuries and is the planet of good times, in general.  […]
January 19, 2013

Mercury: Transmission

Mercury affects the transmission of information from one point to another, thereby aiding or interfering with the thought process, communications, technology and travel.  When Mercury is […]
January 19, 2013

The Sun (Sol): Vitality + Vision

Treated as a “planet” in astrology, the Sun’s transiting influence brings consciousness to the topics at hand.  Its astrological function is very similar to its physical […]
January 19, 2013

Planets: Our Little System

The bodies most often categorized as planets in modern astrology are the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Planets? The clever […]
January 19, 2013

Square: 90 Degrees

Square: 90 Degrees A square occurs when one planet is a quarter circle away from another, 3 zodiac signs away.  The square highlights irreconcilable differences between […]
January 19, 2013

Sextile: 60 Degrees

A sextile occurs when one planet is one sixth of a circle away from each other, or 2 signs away.  The sextile indicates an opportunity for […]
January 19, 2013

Trine: 120 Degrees

A trine occurs when planets are 1/3 of the zodiac away from each other, 4 signs away.  The trine indicates strong, harmonious relations.  The two planets […]
January 19, 2013

Opposition: 180 Degrees

An opposition occurs when planets are on opposite sides of the zodiac, 6 zodiac signs away.  When planets are opposed, their energies tend to interfere with […]
January 19, 2013

Conjunction: 0 Degrees

A conjunction occurs when planets are in the same degree of the zodiac.  When two planets are conjunct, their energies are concentrated into a single, powerful […]
January 19, 2013

Aspects: Connecting the Dots

Aspects are the relationships between the planets, measured by the angles they make in the sky.  Aspects bring the power of two (or more) planets together, […]