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January 2, 2020

Astrology of 2020 — The Bridge

This essay on the astrology of 2020 is divided into three parts, each of which deals with patterns at different scales of time. The first portion […]
December 3, 2019

Jupiter in Capricorn — Of Dark Wings and Magic Rings

Jupiter entered Capricorn on December 2nd, 2019. The big planet will be in the Goat’s sign until December 19th, 2020, just over a year. Jupiter does […]
March 20, 2019

Aries 2019 — Choose Your Own Adventure

The Sun enters tropical Aries on March 20th, marking the moment of the equinox. From the Latin for “equal night,” it is the time of year […]
January 19, 2019

Aquarius 2019 — Of Masks and Mirrors

The Sun’s time in Aquarius this year (January 19th – February 18th) is extremely frontloaded. The majority of significant configurations occur during the first two weeks. […]
January 2, 2019

2019 Yearly: The Road We Travel

This year begins with a death rattle and the cries of a woman giving birth. The sounds fill and confuse the air, composing an uncomfortably layered […]
December 21, 2018

Capricorn 2018 (Dec 21 – Jan 19): The Alchemy of Lead

While the Sun’s time in Sagittarius highlighted the opportunities which Jupiter in Sagittarius will be handing out throughout the year, Sol’s movement through Capricorn will spotlight […]
November 22, 2018

Sagittarius 2018 (Nov 21 – Dec 21): An Arrow’s Intent

The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 21st, and will reside there until the Solstice, December 21st. The Sun is lucky enough to share Sagittarius with Jupiter […]
November 9, 2018

Jupiter in Sagittarius: Gods & Heroes

Part 1: Gods Jupiter entered tropical Sagittarius on November 8th, 2018, and will reside within the Centaur’s sign until December 2nd, 2019. Sagittarius is one of […]
October 23, 2018

Scorpio 2018 (Oct 23 – Nov 21): Ordeal and Ascent

From the Great Above she opened her ear to the Great Below. From the Great Above the goddess opened her ear to the Great Below. From […]
September 24, 2018

Libra 2018 (Sep 22 – Oct 23): The Black Honey of Venus Cloacina

Some times are complicated, composed of a multitude of themes, woven from myriad strands. The Sun’s time in Libra this year is not one of those. […]
August 2, 2017

Astrology Aug 2nd-11th (♌II): The Wounded Lion

The Sun rises in the second decan of Leo on the morning of August 2nd. The Sun will prowl this span of the sky until August […]
July 8, 2017

Astrology July 22nd – Aug 1st (♌I): Sword and Skin

The Sun enters the first decan of Leo on July 22nd. In this first face a serpent, flaming and lion-headed, descends. It falls like light into […]
June 30, 2017

Astrology July 1-10 (♋II): Strange Brew

The Sun enters the second face, or decan, of Cancer on Saturday, July 1st (7/1 8:45 AM PDT). Here philosophers gather privately, inside a walled and […]
April 3, 2017

April 2017: In Magic Chains To Bind

April’s story, though possessed of many details, can be broken down into two major parts. These are the plotlines spun out by Mercury and Venus’ retrograde […]
December 1, 2016

December 2016: Wild Cards

Though there are a number of unique moments this December, the bulk of the month’s events orbit around the potent configurations between Saturn in Sagittarius, Jupiter […]
November 7, 2016

Astrology 11/7-11/13: Roles

Mars, Venus and Mercury all change signs this week, significantly altering the ambiance for the remainder of the month.  The first of these shifts is Mars, […]
October 31, 2016

November 2016: Sorting Stories

This November’s principle dynamics concern the confusion between fantasy and facts which has characterized much of 2016.  This month’s most dramatic configurations call for both a […]
October 1, 2016

October 2016: Cloud and Stone

Boots on the Ground Our two friends this month will be diplomacy and discipline, as represented by Jupiter in Libra and Mars in Capricorn.  Although rather […]
September 19, 2016

Astrology 9/19-9/25: Liminal Lucidity

Though we’ve seen much of what September’s wyrm-hole has to offer, there are still some matters left to be resolved.  This is thus another liminal week.  […]
September 5, 2016

Jupiter in Libra: Fulcrum

On September 9th 2016, Jupiter enters tropical Libra.  The big planet will reside within the sign of the scales until October 10th, 2017, when it enters […]
September 1, 2016

September 2016: Ontological Threshing

September holds a number of interesting configurations.  Together, they should serve to bring many of this year’s themes to completion.  The month is straddled by two […]
August 28, 2016

Astrology 8/29-9/4: Wyrm-Hole

This week’s dramatic celestial action sets the stage for September.  It begins with Venus’ entrance into Libra on Monday, which is followed by Mercury’s retrograde station […]
August 22, 2016

Astrology 8/22-8/28: The Burning Gate

Many events have led us to this fiery threshold, and it has come time to cross it This week delivers the long-delayed conjunction of Mars and […]
August 1, 2016

August 2016: Charge!

This month we ride out to meet this year’s most difficult configurations on the field of battle.  It is a hectic month, with sudden starts and […]
June 26, 2016

Astrology 6/27-7/3: Forward March

This week hosts Mars’ long awaited direct station.  The red planet slows to a crawl and then stops on Wednesday the 29th, signaling the end of […]
June 19, 2016

Astrology 6/20-6/26: Polarized Light

This week the skies above reflect the polarization below. The week begins with Monday morning’s potent Full Moon in Sagittarius, which opposes the Sun in Gemini […]
May 31, 2016

June 2016: Carousel

All Aboard This June is a spinning carousel, whose revolutions will leave us alternately elated and nauseous. The month’s first week contains a potent configuration of […]
May 9, 2016

Astrology 5/9-5/15: The Testimony of Stone

This week offers insight and the opportunity for joys large and small.   Things begin, on Monday, with retrograde Mercury’s meditative conjunction with the Sun and Jupiter’s […]
April 25, 2016

Astrology 4/25 – 5/1: The Vault

This week the configuration of the planets takes the shape of a key, unlocking the heavy door of a vast warehouse.  Much has been stored here.  […]
April 18, 2016

Astrology 4/18 – 4/24: Tarnished Silver

This week, the planetary tectonics grind and shift in order to provide the proper stage for the next phase of this season’s story.  The Sun enters […]