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Dear Friend and Reader, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, marks the 45th anniversary of the JFK assassination. President Kennedy was riding in an open car in a motorcade when he was shot and killed. Lee Harvey Oswald was accused of his murder, but there are many theories pointing the finger in other directions. Oswald was dead within days, and his killer, Jack Ruby, died in jail. Theories pointing to multiple gunmen, the CIA and claims that there was a second Oswald have clouded the death of the 35th President of the United States. Sources high in government admit that it was likely to have been a…

Dear Friend and Reader: Good morning, this is your captain speaking. It’s a spectacular day for flying here in Kingston, New York, and as I am writing the Scorpio birthday report on this last day of Scorpio, I have an idea. For Next World Stories (the 2009 annual edition of Planet Waves) we need a chronology of the Pluto in Saggitarius era. We love these chronologies at Planet Waves; they put things into perspective. The chronology would cover from the beginning of Clinton’s first term through the current time. Highlights include the impeachment of Clinton, the “Battle in…

Dear Friend and Reader, The Planet Waves editorial team is putting the final touches on the Friday edition of Planet Waves Astrology News, our twice-weekly subscriber edition: on Tuesdays we send out four, uniquely styled monthly horoscopes, all written by Eric Francis. Dick Cheney. Photo courtesy of Getty Images. On Fridays, Eric writes a feature article, examining the astrology behind the week’s top headlines, with his unparalleled voice and journalistic talent. This week, he focuses on the Cheney indictment: The prosecutor in the case, Juan Angel Guerra, was missing as of Thursday…

Dear Friend and Reader, We are in the midst of experiencing an ingress of the Sun which promises to be very energetic. The Sun is entering Sagittarius today, and Jupiter is in a trine with Saturn. Think of it like a little child tottering full speed into a wall and stopping just in time to consider it. Photo by Danielle Voirin. Jupiter trine Saturn is a wonderful combination of spirit and practicality. Isabel Hickey writes that this aspect brings an ability to project long term goals and to bring honesty to situations. The inner and outer spirits mix well and harmoniously with this aspect. I…

Editor’s Note: Mighty interesting Uranian weather we’re having, isn’t it? Below is an article I found at Talking Points memo from James Vicini of Reuters. –Fe Bongolan Camp Delta detention compound is seen at Guantánamo Bay Navy Base in June. A US judge has ruled Algerian prisoners held at Guantánamo should be released. Photo by Brennan Linsleyl/AP. WASHINGTON - Five of six Algerians held nearly seven years at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba must be released, a federal judge ruled Thursday in a setback for the Bush administration. U.S. District…

Astrological signs are often consulted by most people whenever they have problems about life and love. They provide a bird’s eye view of what may happen. More: continued here If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)

What is most interesting with the Snake Chinese zodiac, considering that we are in constant turmoil with money matters, is that the Snake people will never have to worry about money, they are financially fortunate. This would probably attribute to their being vain, selfish and a bit stingy. More: continued here If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)

There are different ways of asking how old a person is and how do they react to certain situations. Instead of asking directly, people often ask his or her animal sign is. More: continued here If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)

Chinese Astrology is used to predict future by ascertaining information through omens or alleged supernatural forces with the use of the Chinese calendar. The Chinese calendar dates back the Shang Dynasty, which is based on astronomy and the sexagenary cycle of sixty (60) years. This cycle stemmed out of the two cycles of the heavenly stems and the 12 earthly branches or the common 12-year cycle of animals. More: continued here If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)

The Chinese Horoscope is the equivalent of the Western horoscopes. The horoscope has been developed based on the animal signs, but they are not taken seriously by Chinese followers. More: continued here If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)

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... team's findings were serendipitous, Zentner explained. They were modeling disk galaxies for an unrelated astrological survey when they inadvertently discovered that stars in the main disk scattered when satellite ...

... It should prove quite a spectacle for naked eye, binoculars, or camera. Imagine the astrological significance that the ancients might have ascribed to a celestial summit meeting such as ...

... team's findings were serendipitous, Zentner explained. They were modeling disk galaxies for an unrelated astrological survey when they inadvertently discovered that stars in the main disk scattered when satellite ...

... team's findings were serendipitous, Zentner explained. They were modeling disk galaxies for an unrelated astrological survey when they inadvertently discovered that stars in the main disk scattered when satellite ...

... It should prove quite a spectacle for naked eye, binoculars, or camera. Imagine the astrological significance that the ancients might have ascribed to a celestial summit meeting such as ...

So I’ve been temping at a women’s magazine for about a month, and it’s a rare occurrence to see another guy on my floor. I can live with that. But suddenly all I’ve been hearing today is these young women chatting about cute guys. Two were talking for a good half hour about them in the office behind me, and I seriously wanted to tell them to close the fracking door. And then later, I come back from a walk and there’s a whole gaggle of them talking about guys. WTF? It must be the Sun in Sagittarius. Our shining star has been in the emotionally submerged sign of…

stickylabel writes, I started work back in January and within days my boss started opening up and telling me all about his family, his upbringing, his relationship with others at the organisation. I am confused as to why I am the person he’s trusted with all this information, and if we go with the traditional English stereotype of being reserved and not sharing feelings; I’m even more confused. I’ve kept everything he’s told me confidential. I feel like there is some deeper connection between the two of us.Overall, he’s a pretty good boss but I don’t think…

“Why so serious?” The Joker famously asked. The answer is that some days no one is in the mood for nonsense, and this is one of those days. The emphasis is more on practicality and logic than on emotion and sentiment, and your safest bet is to quietly play along. Be careful not to read too much into the temporary silence or withdrawal of a loved one. You’re probably producing that stand-offish vibe yourself without even realizing it.

Ah, the sweet smell of young love and vampirism…. Get ready for it, because November 21 is the US-wide release date of Twilight, the much-anticipated film adaptation of author Stephanie Meyer’s young adult novels. The series centers on the forbidden love between the shy misfit Bella and the mysterious Edward Cullen, who turns out to be something other than your regular high school crush. Edward’s a vampire. Sexy, eh? The role of Edward Cullen will be played by Robert Pattinson, who also starred in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire as Cedric Diggory. Pattinson (b. May 13,…

You know the old story about taking the thorn out of the lion’s paw and making him your friend? You may find you have the tact, skill, and dexterity to pull that off today. However, caring about someone and being sympathetic doesn’t mean you have to be a complete sap about it, or put up with too much of their crap. A little gentle elective surgery on sore spots with friends and loved ones should turn out well. Just be sure you’re working on the right organ before you cut…

Astrology in real lifeThe Moon is heading into square aspect with Pluto and there is a void (Pluto) in the house (Moon). Vid and Clucky are gone for the weekend, the soldier hit the road today so that means it’s just me and Dora. It also means this house is completely and utterly void of testosterone when it’s usually so full to the brim and the impact is extreme. I feel like the beach when the tide rolls out. You think it’ll be okay. Intellectually I could tell you all the reasons why this is okay but emotionally it’s very harsh even though I’ve had plenty of…

Catch up here - The Unit And The Can Of PamSo the Piper Cub takes off with the nerve agent, one the SF guys takes off after it in a bigger, faster plane. Meantime command is struggling to get the phone going. They have no communications. The guy who is working on the phone says it will take 2 weeks to get them going (huh?) The gal in charge says he has 2 days which is later amended to 30 minutes. Get it? There is some urgency because this plane is headed into the city (their city of course) with this deadly stuff. (swearing below the break) (more…) Click here for comments

Ask the collectiveA reader asks: “My question focuses on how to deal nicely with obsessive people. In the course of internet dating, a man who knows very very little about me has fixated on me obsessively. He seems like a really nice person who probably gets a lot of brutal rejection based on his M.O. I would be happy if there was a way I could be friends with him, he seems very smart and very very lonesome. Is there a kind method to use in dealing with someone who is obsessive/obsessed with the idea of you?” Personally, I can’t answer this without a chart or other specifics…

Astrology in real lifeToday I met a gal who was really crude. I found myself immediately slide to compensate. She was sitting down, I was standing, so inadvertently looking down on her and the effect was intimidating. I didn’t want to intimidate her. My goal is to put her at ease so in fact the meeting was a failure from my perspective and no fun for her I’m sure. This just goes to show you how strong the Libran influence is. It’s very simple. If you’re going to be crass I’m going to answer that with class and this acts in reverse of course. (more…) Click…

Astrology in real lifeNow see, I just got cussed by the Mechanic for not using the voice recognition software and consequently blowing out my wrist. (Saturn lecturing Mercury) But how would you like to say the things I say aloud with a high IQ’ed ex Special Forces soldier in the vicinity, hmm? Never mind, Dora, do you think she should be exposed to all my swearing? That last is a joke but the other is real. (more…) Click here for comments

 This week’s question comes from Elizabeth in Minnesota: I’m wondering what to expect from the Saturn/Uranus opposition in my 8th and 2nd houses, when Uranus is conjunct my natal Jupiter in the second. How might it all play out? Neith’s response: Elizabeth, you are wise to start focusing on this process now, because you are moving into a period of intense adjustment and reevaluation. As the Saturn-Uranus opposition continues to unfold until July 2010, it will trigger your nodal axis, with your Sun conjunct your North Node in Gemini and your Moon-North Node conjunction. The…

When the Sun joins Mars in Sagittarius on Friday, many of us will heave a collective sigh of relief to be leaving the angst and intensity of Scorpio behind for another cycle. Don’t get me wrong, I am quite comfortable with Scorpio, but there is something about this particular shift in energy that says it is time to lighten up and enjoy life a little more. It could have something to do with my first-house Venus in Sagittarius, who always sparkles this time of year. Or maybe it’s because one of my favorite U.S. holidays is coming up here, Thanksgiving, which happens to be the…

Well, I certainly can tell that Mars is in Sagittarius! The traffic picked up this weekend, I burned a bunch of food, and people weren’t shy about expressing their anger. Unlike Mars in Scorpio, which tends to seethe silently, Mars in Sagittarius tells you exactly what he thinks. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the god of extremes who throws a volcanic temper tantrum, gets it out of his system, orders a round for the entire house, and insists that everyone drink and be merry. Mars rules motors and moving parts, while Sagittarius rules vehicles. Put that together, and you’ve got a…

Neith has pointed out recently that Scorpio’s healing properties often are ignored, which prompted me to write this little explanation for Saturday Extra. The zodiac is comprised of twelve constellations on the ecliptic, the path the Sun takes as it appears to move through the sky from our perspective here on Earth. There is, however, a thirteenth constellation on the ecliptic, Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer. When the ancient Greeks came up with the tropical zodiac system, they excluded Ophiuchus and incorporated him into the adjacent sign of Scorpio. But a good portion of the second…

This week’s question comes from Deirdre in Dublin, Ireland: Pluto will trine my Ascendant early next year and the question I would like to ask you is, what can I expect and how can I prepare for this? Saturn’s transit on my Ascendant right now is hemming me in on all sides. Will I ever get a chance to shine in a career again? I was wondering if perhaps next year’s trine might help me to do just that. Pat’s response: Deirdre, Pluto’s trine to your Ascendant certainly couldn’t hurt, but I wouldn’t count on it to override other, more compelling transits…

November 21, 2008 The Sun leaves hot and steamy Scorpio for sunny and lighthearted Sagittarius. An sense of heady anticipation accompanies this transit of the Sun. Electric Uranus has been dancing on the head of staid and steady Saturn, much like a jack hammer, breaking up structures, paving the way for new opportunities and new ideas. Because murky Neptune is in stress aspect to Saturn we don’t have a clear vision of our next step. But as always with this aspect, the inconjunct, our tools are faith and hope. Whether you cling to what you have or embrace the changes to come, one thing…

November 19, 2008 Beyoncé’s new double album, ‘I Am … Sasha Fierce,’ is the work of two artists. On one side, the refined megastar we all know simply as Beyoncé. On the other, a brash, sexy newcomer named, you guessed it, Sasha Fierce. Surprise — they’re the same person! As Beyoncé puts it, “Sasha Fierce is the fun, more sensual, more aggressive, more outspoken, more glamorous side that comes out … when I’m on the stage.” Born September 4, 1981, Beyonce Giselle Knowles has her sun in Virgo and Moon in Scorpio. Because we lack a…

November 15, 2008 Forecast for November 15 through November 20 Mars swings out of brooding secretive Scorpio and into sunny, freewheeling Sagittarius. “Let’s have some fun, babeeee!” Mars says. But don’t be fooled by this chameleon like change in coloration. Mars is still keeping company by proximity to the Sun and Mercury in Scorpio. There are plenty of covert actions, manipulations and outright lies to go around. In another counterpoint, The Goddess of Beauty and Love, Venus is still hanging out with the master manipulator Pluto. And she’s telling the boys, the Sun, Mercury and…

November 14, 2008 Some of us that spent way too much time analyzing the 2008 election were puzzled by Hillary Clinton’s withdrawal from the Democratic nomination process and even more befuddled by her endorsement of Barack Obama. Sure, everybody loves a rock star, except for Hillary, who made no bones about his lack of experience, until she retraced her position. Wasn’t she a scrappy Scorpio? Wouldn’t she just fight to the bitter end? Why would Democratic insiders lead her to water and not allow her to drink? Astrologically, as well, Mrs. Clinton’s chart talked about a…

November 12. 2008 Forget about spying lipstick on the collar, checking the emails, or skimming through the incoming calls on the cell phone. Some people are so good at lying you aren’t going to catch them that way. And in a “you only hurt the ones you love” moment, studies show that up to twenty two percent of people cheat in a relationship even if they are happy in their relationships. Contrary to popular belief, keeping your honey happy does not guarantee that they will stay faithful. It is unethical for an astrologer to read someone else’s chart without their permission, but there…

Astrologers know that Pluto is moving into Capricorn on Nov. 27, where it will remain until 2024. The U.S. is about to have its Pluto return, as the demoted planet was in Capricorn when the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. (I use the Sibly chart, which has an ascendant of 12 degrees of Sagittarius.) Knowing this, it’s no wonder that the following headline in the The Guardian of London caught my eye today: “2025: End of U.S. Dominance.” The article reports that a new study from the National Intelligence Council, which coordinates research from all the…

About a week ago, I got a little freaked out when I discovered an article from an Australian Web site about a closed meeting of Congress on Mar. 13. Billed as a secret discussion of a surveillance bill, the session also included references to a “September 2008″ stock market crisis, according to foreign media articles. Now, the inimitable Jude Cowell, who blogs at both Stars Over Washington and Jude’s Threshold, has done the astrology of this closed debate of Congress. Don’t miss this post on what was cooking beneath the Capitol dome on Mar. 13, 2008.

If you’re following the comments today, you’ll see that Aaron has pointed out that John F. Kennedy wore a hat to his Inauguration. Indeed, he did. But JFK took off his top hat shortly after his arrival on the White House steps. He gave his famous Inaugural speech — “My fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country — without a hat, as the picture above from the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. demonstrates. I’ve tweaked my previous post so it reads that JFK delivered his speech bareheaded. Hats off to you, Aaron,…

As my About section states, any financial advice given in this blog is for entertainment purposes only. Having said that, I will say that based on my technical stock charts and horoscopes, if the Dow Jones industrial average closes below 7,530, the next support level is around 6,500. If the Dow penetrates that, the next area of support is near 5,500. I’m not a short-term trader, but at 5,500, I will start buying stocks again. Right now, my portfolio is down .2% for the year, vs. a 40% decline for the Dow Jones through Nov. 20. I’ve been entirely in cash since Aug. 14. I’ve…

This isn’t the time to discuss the relative merits of FDR’s New Deal and fears of another Great Depression in this country. There will be plenty of time for that after the Inauguration. What strikes me about this caricature of Barack Obama as FDR on the cover of this week’s Time magazine is that he’s wearing a hat. President John F. Kennedy sounded the death knell for hatmakers by not wearing one during his Inaugural address in 1961. What if Barack shows up wearing a topper on Jan. 20? Happy Hat Days could be here again. Hats off to a hat revival, I say!

Saturn conjunct Pluto in Leo is all in the eyes The Pluto in Virgo generation is currently experiencing the full weight of Saturn’s transit over Pluto. Saturn in Virgo creates an imperative to attend to the minutiae, to look after the pennies and to not see the wood for the trees, where Pluto in Virgo creates an inquisitive type of mind, a tendency to surmount the most difficult obstacles with remarkably few resources and an obsession with health and nutrition. Pluto in a mutable sign is less back-breaking than most other places and - in my view at least - Hades operates with a measure…

Before I begin today I would like to thank everyone who has taken the trouble to comment or send an email over these last few days, it has been very sincerely appreciated. The Jupiter effect is a well-known shortcut to experiencing any given planetary contact; the theory being that as the expanding power of Jupiter contacts a specific point in your nativity, it begins to make itself felt. I myself discovered this principle in a less pleasant manner as Orcus transited across my Jupiter a few months back and my dreams became a frightful flight from an ursine monstrosity through a forest of…

I must begin with an apology for the personal nature of this post, it will mostly be of interest only to those who have been wondering where I have been, and most especially to those who have been expecting me to complete their astrology. My next post will be much more in the usual vein. I wish to explain my long absence from keeping this instructive journal, but I must do so mindfully, out of a sensitivity for those who might be affected by what I say, and out of a requirement for self-preservation; for that latter reason especially, I shall constrain my remarks to the broadly objective,…

Learning the astrology, at any level, is never going to be easy and whilst I was fortunate enough in the early days of my own instruction to be able to turn to a wiser and more experienced mentor, many aspiring astrologers are not nearly as lucky. It is for this reason that I have decided that I will be taking on a select number of students who will be able to benefit from a personal dialogue with me, and to learn my own methods and approaches. I aim to cater for more or less any level of experience and insight, from the complete beginner, up to and including those who simply wish to explore…

I am going through a dreadful upheaval just now so I am having to defer today’s post until the weekend at the earliest, maybe till Tuesday, I simply haven’t got the mental fortitude to write it out today. However, if you want to read some incredible astrology, go and see my true friend Deirdre, she will tell you something wonderful, have no doubt. Best wishes to all.       

The Moon has moved into the Gate of Conflict, where it will cause lunar relationship madness for about 12 hours. Ceres, (dwarf) planet of mothering, is in adjoining Gate 59.  Anything in Gate 59 is getting dissolved.  Ceres the mother, Moon the child.  Watch for the flaring up and resolution of childhood issues that have affected the way you apply your energy in the world - your creativity, your vitality, your sexuality. It has the potential to drop your to your knees, even into the fetal position, but look inside, grab the immense personal love and power available to you now, get up and…

And just another quick story. After I put up the last post I turned up some groovy dance music and got down and dirty cleaning up the storm damage in my kitchen.  I didn’t get the doors closed in time when the wind and rain hit suddenly last night and half a tree had disintegrated and strewn itself across my kitchen floor.  The power went off and it was too dark to do anything but go to bed. So there I was this morning, singing and dancing and a-sweepin’, when a man who lives down the road came and knocked at my door.  I meet him with a big smile on my face because I’m…

I was going to write a post last night about the issue of power which is BIG right now.  But then we had a violent electrical storm and our power went out.  Lol! Just before the power went out I was cooking my dinner using conventional electricity, which in Australia we produce by burning coal.  The sky was continually lit up with immense bolts of lightning. It brought back to me the comment SheKaNah made on one of our Cosmic Surfing radio shows about how we are living in the illusion of limitation.  The only reason we have an energy crisis is because we have continued to draw our power…

It is, of course, perfect that Mr Obama is selecting his team at a time when the North Node and Neptune are in the Aquarian Channel of Sensitivity. This channel is the part of the Tribal Circuitry that builds balanced relationships so that all our material needs can be met. North Node - future.  Neptune - highest spiritual potential.

Just a quick note about … We are at a new beginning and new beginnings are, by their nature, small and uncertain. If you are comparing yourself to others who are seeming to succeed, don’t.  It is not time yet for this new beginning to go big.  It is small, it is still forming, it is still finding it’s way in the world. Here’s a NYT article about the trend to small online news organisations.  As they say, they have a very small market at the moment.  That’s okay.  It’s the intention and the manifestation of that intention that’s important.

You don’t see those words, ‘escapade’ and ‘galore’ much anymore, but this weekend might be an exception when both come to mind; the Moon enters Libra (12:19 AM the 22nd) and immediately kisses the Sun by sextile and the Earth by trine, then quincunxes Vesta, and optimism and a positive outlook bring us almost to the bursting point. It feels good! and because of this we might find ourselves tempted to ignore what’s sacred, to cross boundaries and take what we can–and why not, we might wonder, I feel great, and it’s been a long time since the…

If you’re looking for an excellent Sun sign capsule forecast, look no further! Beth Turnage offers one here http://www.astrologyexplored.com/weekly-forecast-say-goodbye-to-the-past/ View Poll       

The transiting Moon enters Virgo (at 5:12 PM November 19th) and for two and a half days we grapple with authority, that of others’ as well as our own, internal voice that grants us permission to choose, to live, to be what we will, and it’s all we can do to deal with this. A conjunction to Ceres suggests that the Moon will bring the emotions into direct contact with matters that require us either to negotiate our own freedom/ obligation boundaries, or to parse out our emotional viewpoint as it is presented to us through our life role. Are we Ceres, controlling nature, an…

As the Moon skims through Leo, we feel an intense emotional need to fulfill the Soul urge, to nourish the feeling life by means of our Sun’s essence. But, depending on where the Moon is transiting in the natal chart, this may only surface as a persistent longing, a desire to bring the cool, reflective Moon into contact with the warming impetus to life of the Sun, in our own personal eclipse of enlightenment. The transit stirs certain facets of experience, and we must respond. The Leo Moon conjuncts the Leo South Node, and we can’t help but review elements of the past; we are…

We only had one poll this week, ‘Is Love or Money your big ‘danger area’ with Venus in Capricorn?’ As of this morning, 28% say Love, 33% say Money, and a puzzling 39% are looking forward to this, as their natal Venus is in Earth; and I say this is puzzling, as we might expect more like 25% of readers to have Earth Venus placements. So what does this say? Maybe that people who are practical and concerned about concrete Venusian issues read astrology blogs out-of-proportion to their Airy, Watery, and Fiery counterparts. I’ve had some intense, jarring experiences in…

I recommended yesterday as a potential wedding date to many, many clients over the past year or so. The strong Moon in Cancer trine the Sun, combined with Venus approaching a conjunction with Jupiter, was too good to pass up; too bad about Mars changing signs early Sunday morning, but you can’t have everything. Well Mars, [...]

Full Moon in Taurus Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:17 am EST 10:17 pm PST (Nov. 12) Sun at 21.15 Scorpio/Moon at 21.15 Taurus I don’t suppose we can live through a revolution and expect to remain flawlessly calm, cool, and collected. But the coming Full Moon in Taurus, like a sensible, no-drama friend, reminds us even in the midst of [...]

“It can’t happen without you, without a new spirit of service, a new spirit of sacrifice…. So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility, where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves but each other…. I will ask you to join in [...]

The fizzy, buzzing, panicky, electromagnetic atmosphere of recent days can be chalked up to the impending Saturn/Uranus opposition (exact on November 4 - Lynn Hayes offers her usual insightful examination of this opposition beginning here). Expect an extra spark of frisson today, tomorrow (Moon in Virgo, conjoined Saturn and opposed Uranus) - those who have [...]

Whatever your political beliefs, striking balance during this Libra/Aries Full Moon offers some vital challenges. Instead of exciting your lower instincts with messages of anger, attacks, and retaliation, feed your positive Aries warrior wolf by taking positive action to support your beliefs. Volunteer time or money to causes that inspire you and elevate others. Refuse to denigrate other points of view. Be guided by fairness and compassion, and prepare to stand firm against intolerance and violence. There is a fight going on inside you, and me, and every other person, too. Which wolf will…

At Chez Twilight we have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the contemporary music scene. Saturday Night Live is just about the only time we experience music younger than vintage 1970s. The latest artist to attract my attention, after a showing on SNL is Duffy. It was good to discover that she's from the UK - from Wales, actually. Most Americans are not aware that Wales is "The Land of

"Inconsequential things that men don't really care to know, become essential things that women find so appropo"... I'm warbling that rather sexist song "Girl Talk" as I type........ This is what's known in blogland as a "meme", and this one is a me - me - me meme, its object: to make a list of things about oneself. I lifted it from The Other Side of Sixty, and further back along the meme chain,

The building blocks of astrology: the elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and the modes or qualities: Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable, were bequeathed to Western astrology by the Greeks via their illustrious philosophers. The elements, by the way, equate to what modern physics has identified as the four states of matter - building blocks of the Universe: solid, liquid, gas and plasma. Less serious

Mini-rant # 1: Erm.....how is it that journalists, authors and politicians are quite happy to define traits of generations, "Baby Boomers" is a popular example, yet decry astrology as superstition or nonsense? Any definition of traits found within a generation of people living in the same general background - in this case a developed country in the West, has to be giving a nod, albeit

Wandering around the BBC website, I stumbled across an on-line recording of Glen Campbell's recent concert in London. Link if a passing reader happens to be a fan of his. I was a lukewarm fan, back in the day, but my fanship really only extended to his versions of Jimmy Webb songs: "Wichita Lineman", "Galveston", "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", and a couple of others. Without these songs, my

Welcome to the twenty-third edition of the astrology carnival! I had to make sure I posted this today because of the great articles about the Saturn-Uranus opposition and the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election (only one more sleep! Um... should a Canadian be this excited about the U.S. election? Of course! Go Kang!!!!) Matthew shares a couple of articles ~ Sarah Palin's E-mail Hacked: Let The

Welcome to the twenty-second edition of the astrology carnival! Jennifer shares AstroBookReview: The Quindecile - Vox posted at Saturn Return Can Bite Me. Dunnea Rae gives us Moving Toward Full posted at Dunnea.net. And Zodiacs4u sent in three articles on compatibility: Libra and Pisces Compatibility, Leo and Virgo Compatibility, and Libra and Sagittarius Compatibility posted at Star Signs

I've had a bit of an epiphany about how Eris likes to show up in my life. It all started when I was reading an entry on April's blog called The Unexamined Life. She posed the question "Are you able to create when you're happy?" (I'm paraphrasing) I started thinking about it and realized that usually the source of my unhappiness is not creating. Julia Cameron writes a lot about how when artists

The winner of the astrology book giveaway is Ellagirl!!! Congratulations!!! Thanks to everyone who entered!

There's only one day left to enter to win a copy of Signs of Success by Steven Mark Weiss. Enter while you can! I received my copy on Friday and, while I have yet to really dig in to it, my first impression is that it's kinda like Linda Goodman's Sun Signs with a business twist. By that I mean, it's accessible to those who are new to astrology (you won't be overloaded by astro-jargon) and there

I'm delighted to announce the publication of my new book,The Living Birth ChartAs a preview, I'm publishing a short extract from the book, which is available from today from the API Book Shop, Amazon and other retailers.This book is intended as a follow up to The Cosmic Egg Timer, where Richard Llewellyn and I gave an introduction to the Huber Method. Many of the topics covered in The Cosmic Egg Timer are revisited in greater depth, with an emphasis on working practically with the material presented, as well as working in a hands-on way with your own chart.Here I share my own experience and…

The signing of the Armistice to end the First World War, also known as the Great War, took place in a railway carriage at Compiegne, France on 11.11.1918, at 11.00 am. Every year since, rememberance of those who died in this most bloody and dreadful war, and in all subsequent wars, has been made in Britain and Europe.The chart is set up for the signing of the Armistice. The chart image is reminiscent of the zigzagging crossfire that took place across “No Man’s Land” on the battlefields and from the trenches. The chart shaping is predominantly Fixed - a lasting peace was hoped for but…

I join in celebrating and welcoming Barack Obama's election as 44th President of the United States of America.He's tapped into the ethos of the time with his message of hope together with the will to implement the much-needed changes in the US and in the world.His "Yes we can" speech in Chicago was inspiring. He's right on the pulse of the times with his inclusivity and his awareness of the need for justice in our world. He speaks for so many. And we mustn't ignore or forget that John McCain conceded in a gracious way, and acknowledge the part he has played in this memorable and historic…

The countdown is on and the question is, come 4th November, will it be President-elect Obama or President-elect McCain?If you read my blog regularly you'll know that I don't do predictions, and I have no intention of laying my neck on the line and starting now, so my question is a rhetorical one; we'll have the answer soon enough. I was interviewed by my local BBC radio station last week and was asked who I thought was going to win the election, and I said pretty much what I've written below.As a Brit I have an interest in who becomes US President, along with countless others around the…

Endless news reports about the credit crunch, failing banks, the global economy and now inflation send me hurrying urgently to find something to make me laugh. I found a page on the BBC website devoted to “What’s making you smile?” together with a jokes page. This one worked for me:What do you call 12 investment bankers at the bottom of the ocean? A good start.And here's another one I've had by email:What's the difference between a banker and a pigeon?A pigeon can make a deposit on a Ferrari.What’s making you laugh, smile, feel a bit better in the face of the current gloom? With…

Here's a re post of what the Taurus Full Moon means for the next couple of weeks, along with some current themes on this particular one. What do you value?If you're not exactly sure, then look at what you:* Spend money on* Spend your time doing* Get deeply involved in* Do to earn money* Surround yourself with* Do with no compensation because you adore doing it* Like having, enjoying, beingThese things show us, (whether we agree with them or not) what we actually VALUE. And yes, they can be out of whack with what we 'claim' to value in life.This Taurus Full Moon (Nov 12) opens a dialogue…

In such changing times of instability, it's worth a quick look at eternal truths. I put this web-page together as a reminder for you of WHAT you're here working on, no matter what seems to be thrown at you under the current Astrological Climate.Want a peak? Find out your Destiny Direction here.There you'll discover which sign you're trying to become more like. This is your true path, to borrow attributes from the best they can be. Tough sometimes, but who said Destiny was a pushover? Once you're on track, however, it couldn't be smoother.Bumpy ride? Chances are you're resisting what you came…

Feel like you're on a seesaw, being squeezed in a vice and then being stretched beyond your limits? Welcome to the current theme: restrictive Saturn faces off against free-spirited Uranus for a true series of personal and collective rebellions, revolutions, rule-reversals and the overthrowing of tyrants and the bullying of those speaking out for freedom and equal rights.Bam! the aspect hit on Election Day here in the States. People polarized heavily between two energies "Change Change Change" (Uranus to the T) or Stability, Preservation and Old Values (Saturn is all about controlling…

For in-person Readings, I'll be available this evening in Los Angeles at the All Souls Day Experience, at Liberation Yoga.When: Sat, Nov 1st, 8:00 p.m-12 a.m.Where: Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea AveCost: $35 at the doorRSVP: To purchase your ticket, call or drop byLIberation Yoga or just show up on the night (323)964.5222Your ticket gains you entry to the following:A mystical labyrinthSound immersion bathsSmall group past life regressionsMeditation loungeGuided meditation to meet your spirit guidesA magic showMusic and dancing!Divine potions, teas, snacks, elixirs and more!We will also be…

Since May 25, Chiron has been moving retrograde, triggering our old patterns, issues, soft-spots and sensitive areas, tol remind us of where we perceive ourselves to be less than whole. it's an illusion of course, but one area where we DO keep ourselves back by not letting ourselves 'heal' from trauma, is located where Chiron is found in our Astrological Birth Chart.Where is yours?  Look for this symbol above (get your free chart from me at the Free Tools link at the site). Today, Chiron moves Direct again, and we get to take all we have learned about our soft-spots and actively do…

I meet a lot of people at my day job, and when I think it's safe, I mention that I am an astrologer in my other "incarnation."One guy thought that was totally cool and asked if I'd take a look at his chart. He particularly wanted to know why he was so apathetic toward everyone and everything. A landscaper, he'd installed a koi pond in his yard, and he told me that all he wants to do these days is get high and stare at the fish.He'd told me right away that he was a Taurus, but he didn't know anything else about his chart. Based on a few conversations we had, I suspected that he was a Rising…

This is a loaded week astrologically, with the Saturn-Uranus opposition still in full swing and the Full Moon in Taurus/Scorpio squaring the eclipse points. But we're also in the midst of a planetary shift with the dawning of Day Six of the Mayan calendar (thanks to my dear friend and business partner, Neith, for alerting me to this info).If you're a regular PiChron reader, you may recall a couple of posts I wrote — seems like eons ago now — about 2012 and my "chance" discovery of The Mayan Code, Barbara Hand Clow's latest book. I never did review it as promised (sorry), but I'll pass on…

[Note: This is an expanded version of my forecast for this week on RealAstrologers.com.]The big news this week is the opposition between Saturn in Virgo and Uranus in Pisces, which is exact on Tuesday.The main reason this aspect is so challenging, both individually and collectively, is that the energies represented by these two planets are diametrically opposed. Saturn is about structure, tradition, limitations, and all that is concrete and tangible, whereas the energy of Uranus is erratic, chaotic, innovative, and unconventional, with a spark of creative genius that can't be contained. Pit…

My recent posts about the soul union I experienced this summer have brought out some amazing stories from readers, but the following one is so extraordinary that I wanted to make it a separate post.The story is Tseka's, and it was indeed she to whom I was referring as the one other person I knew who had experienced this phenomenon, but since she told me in confidence, I couldn't reveal the source. Now she has been gracious enough to share it with us all. As usual, she manages to go beyond what I am learning and to create a coherent bigger picture. Here is her story (originally posted as a…

Back in late May, Mercury, Chiron, and Neptune all went retrograde at the same time. This week, Chiron returns direct, just as Mercury is moving out of a retrograde period and gathering speed.And just as in late May, Mercury is in a favorable trine to Chiron as the two are changing motion. Last time, the Messenger was in his own sign of Gemini, with Chiron in fellow air sign Aquarius. Now, Mercury is in Libra, also an air sign. And, like last time, Chiron is conjunct the lunar North Node.I noted this in my weekly forecast on RealAstrologers.com, and as I reread the original PiChron post in…

I have no further thoughts on the recent US Presidential election... You can look here if you like and decide for yourself whether I was right or wrong. But it does, after all, appear have been a struggle between Saturn (security issues, fear, the "old guard") and Uranus (change and novelty)... and as I pronounced earlier... Uranus won.As for my personal opinion of the outcome? Well, I don't know that this is the place for my personal feelings.Having said that... here's what's been stuck in my head since last night:..Astrology For Life On Earth

Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while know about my deep and profound annoyance at the unconfirmed rumour that Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin was born at 4:40 PM and thus has Leo rising. And I'm not just annoyed by this because my own work points towards a birth time earlier in the day. Fortunately, I think I've found a form of proof.Go ahead and look for yourself, in any source material you care to look at. Leo rising has a fondness for expensive, classy, tasteful clothing. Of course, Sarah looked fantastic at the Republican Convention, and has been pretty…

The ongoing Saturn-Uranus opposition becomes exact on November 4th... Election Day in the United States. And I know that astrologers sometimes have the reputation (and sometimes rightly so) for being prophets of doom. Myself included, when it comes to the subject of the upcoming US Election. So, let me reassure you that everything is just fine, and will remain so. Other than a few minor glitches, of course.Like in California, where Mark Jacoby... the owner of a firm hired by the California Republican Party to register voters... is arrested for fraudulently registering to vote in California…

All is well in the heavens for once.... at least as far as Britney Spears is concerned. Her new single, "Womanizer," is at the top of the charts... the first time she's hit Billboard's Number One slot since One More Time, way back in the 20th Century.In a birth chart, career and one's place in the public is rulerd by the Midheaven (MC). Britney's MC is at 3 degrees Cancer, ruler by her natal Moon at 12 degrees Aquarius. For the first time in a long time, the planets are playing along with these placements.Pluto has been doing a number on Brit for a while now... conjuncting her natal Neptune,…

Early on in the course of most people becoming familiar with astrology, they usually come across the notion that any given sign is more compatible with some signs than with others. Fire matches with fire (or maybe air), Earth matches with earth (or maybe water), Water matches with water (or maybe earth) and Air matches with air (or maybe fire). At some point you can expect to come across gags about Water putting Fire out, or Air blowing Earth into dust, or whatever.Observation tends to lead to the conclusion that human relationships aren't really that straightforward. Not only is it painfully…

My education in Astrology has been helped by all the information on the Internet. You can find horoscopes from popular astrologers, articles on current transits, and a host of articles people have written and posted. Perhaps it is too much information, which is why a directory is useful. Last year I participated with one such directory, The Astrology Blogger Directory. Jeffrey Kirchner, of

Pluto entered my first house at the turn of the century. I was living alone in the middle of Seattle (next to the freeway), disillusioned with my life and my own ability to create happiness for myself. I desired a fulfilling primary relationship, but years of dating people who were fickle and emotionally motivated had taught me the crucial lesson of not holding onto the expectation that these

Two of my favorite astrobloggers, Diane "Neith" Lang and Pat Paquette, are collaborating with a new web page, RealAstrologers. Congratulations go to them for launching this new platform! In fact, with the Sun in Aries and the new moon from this weekend occurring also in Aries there are many new beginnings in process. My last post focused on the many female astrologers I've encountered, so I'd

I have not set any goals or timelines for this Blog. But I'm not really posting to announce my intentions for it or to apologize for my lack of activity here. I'd like to point you to fellow astroblogger, Pat Paquette, who has posted an excellent essay regarding the Nodes and the book which I mentioned in my following post of last October. I have to take a moment to compliment her on her

Recently I was forwarded a link that has been circulating among various astrology bloggers for a book explaining aspects of quantum theory. The excerpts from Everything Forever by Gevin Giorbran are excellent and lay out progressively many ideas I've encountered before in my own studies. That site also includes a link to Imagining the Tenth Dimension, a book by Rob Bryanton which follows an

This post is about the great physicist – and about verifiable astrological hypotheses.I do not know Landau’s time of birth, but all I need here is the date, because the main issue is the transit of Saturn over his natal Sun.Landau was born on 22.01.1908, and the chart is as follows:One of the major dramatic events of his life was the road accident that happened on 7th January 1962 and deprived him from work till the end of his life.It is easy to check what was happening in the sky that time: transit Saturn was conjunct with Landau’s natal Sun. I can assure you that this transit is one…

Yesterday I met a very special person. I was incredibly lucky to meet him. His name is Zbigniew Tucholsky, he is a widower of Anna German. I also met their son, Zbigniew junior.As I wrote earlier, Anna German has been one of the main artistic figures in my life, since I was three years old. When I started studying astrology, she also became yet another astrological puzzle for me, because her chart and her public image had some controversies in my understanding. Therefore, I prepared several dozens of questions to ask pan Tucholsky – only he could tell me what was real among my guesses.I…

In June, when I wrote the post about Obama, the exact time of birth was not known yet. Therefore, I would not claim that I did predict his presidency, whatever was my reasoning. Such things happen when celebrities are being considered: their birth info is unreliable and often leads an astrologer astray.In the case of the inauguration event, however, the chart info is much more reliable: it has already been declared that it will happen on January 20th, 2009, at noon. Therefore, just as in the case of the Medvedev’s inauguration, we can look at the event chart.10th house of power contains a…

I never liked Kafka, and to understand why I had to a wait until one of experts and admirers of Kafka’s works, James Hawes, had written his book “Excavating Kafka”.He dug very well, finding roots and analogies that are crucial for understanding Kafka and his work. Hawes also managed to understand those things which were clear and available although clouded by the myths about ‘lonely’, ‘unknown’, ‘idealistic’, ‘poor’, ‘mysterious’ Kafka. Kafka was not like that at all, and no, he was not the first to imagine a man transforming into a beetle. The first was Kafka’s…

I do not know whether the past year was the result of the chosen location of the solar return or it would be fruitful in any case. The current secondary progression uses the birth place, and the ruler of the natal ascendent Moon is in its full dignity in Cancer on the natal Medium Coeli in conjunction with Procyon – probably the solar chart was rather a secondary matter.Nevertheless, the coming solar will be neither easy nor peaceful, and there is no way to avoid that. When people are talking about free will, they are dealing with negligible illusion that can change this or that route, but…

What do we expect from the BBC? (Click to see the BBC's chart) Its colloquial nickname 'Auntie Beeb' somehow sits well with both the Sun and chart ruler Venus sitting in 4th house Capricorn, meanwhile its own mission statement, which states it wants "to enrich people's lives with programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain,"1 can be seen in the 3rd house Saturn, Moon and Mercury.

Astrologers often debate the rights and wrongs of predicting death. Most avoid it if at all possible, reasoning that it is ethically and morally wrong. Yet like ghouls we pick over the pieces of major disasters to see if it could have been foreseen. So we can be said to be guilty of double standards because when dozens die in a disaster each and every one of those deaths is an individual death.

During the last few years I have met some very good people on the Internet a handful of whom I consider real friends. By real friends I mean friends who mean as much to me as people I call friends in my everyday life. This holiday blog is here for them to share. If you should happen across it then please feel free to enjoy. Our location was Rye Harbour in Sussex, as recommended to me by one of

The Astrological Association publishes a bi-monthly Journal which is free to their members. The Astrological Journal is renowned throughout the world for the quality and breadth of its content and articles, so I feel honored that the Journal now has a regular column penned by yours truly. The column is a regular round-up of astrology on the Internet, so if you know of any sites you feel I should

So yesterday (14th Feb) transiting Mars trined my ascendant, transiting Jupiter also opposed natal Uranus. Is there a good guy and a bad guy aspect here? No it’s all interlinked! Trines indicate that things come easy, but if the things indicated are big upsets then big upsets are what will come easy. Natally I have Mars square Moon and in a wide opposition to Jupiter, I also have Uranus in

Photo: terragalleriaFor the past week I've been fighting off a cold which began with a raw throat. I immediately began gargling with hot sea salt water, and this helped. But then this sore throat insisted on returning, and so I applied more remedies as the days rolled by. Yesterday I awoke with laryngitis, and I could only whisper. Thus, I spent my whole day *listening* which really was quite nice for a change--just nodding, pointing, and writing.Ironically, it seemed everyone wanted to communicate with me on the day when I wasn't really up to it--at least, not in a verbal way. Here's my…

Photo: GenBlessings come together like grapes. Take this photo, for example. This photo was taken by my daughter Gen when we vacationed in Ecuador this year. My family bonded as we hiked in the Andes. What a blessing to enjoy the mountains and Nature together. What a blessing to be off the beaten path in the raw wilderness. What a blessing to meet wild horses. What a blessing to have digital cameras to record our meeting with these horses. What a blessing to have great memories and photos!

What an exciting week of blessings it has been! Obama's presidential victory was so thrilling, and as our family watched Obama make his historic acceptance speech on tv, we all cried bhakti tears.Change is here. Transformation is here. Our journey begins.We are ALL blessed!“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao Tzu

Photo of Full Moon rising over Yellowstone Lake: KuanyinOne thing I'm learning through the years following astrological aspects and charts is that symbolism of the planets can be interpreted in a variety of ways--and this is why so many astrologers had a very hard time calling the presidential election with or without correct birth times for both party candidates.This is why I don't rely totally on astrology for my sense of things. I use many tools, and the tool I use most is my intuition. Cultivating intuition is probably the smartest activity anyone can do for it will serve you well.I can't…

My subject for the Blog Your Blessings Sunday post is ART! I'm blessed by having an eye for beauty, for enjoying the creative process, by having friends who are artistic, and for my appreciation of ALL kinds of art.When I was in high school, I received a full scholarship to a prestigious art school, but my family forbade me to take the scholarship for fear of my being alone in New York and too far away. It was in my despair at having lost out on this marvelous opportunity that I changed direction and eventually graduated with a degree in journalism.Writing isn't my first love, but it has…

The Weather Alternative's long-range forecast for Nov 11-13, 2008 was posted on October 27th. The Sun's square to Neptune was quoted as the astronomical factor that would produce a low pressure system in and around Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas as it pushes into the East Central U.S.As can be seen from the Weather Channel map for November 11th at right, the low pressure is centered over that very area.On the 11th, up to 4 inches of rain were expected along the Texas coast to Louisiana. One to three inches of snow accumulated over north-central Nebraska to…

The blizzard conditions currently affecting the Plains are a fulfillment of The Weather Alternative's long-range prediction for Nov 4-7, 2008. The forecast was posted on Sept 23rd, 2008. The forecast called for a powerful storm-producing cold front over the Plains that would affect the Mississippi Valley.Orthodox meteorologists are commenting today that blizzard conditions are affecting the Dakotas with more than 3 feet of snow over the Black Hills of South Dakota. Winds over 60 mph are creating whiteout conditions, closing highways, and knocking out power in the Dakotas and Nebraska. Strong…

The Weather Alternative long-range forecast for October 28-31, 2008 called for possible cold and damp weather over the Rockies and a strong storm system or possible hurricane strike over the Mississippi Valley.As can be seen from the Weather Channel map for Oct 30th at left, high pressure dominated both the areas in question during the forecast period. No severe weather was reported in either location. The period of Nov 1-4, 2008 was also pinpointed for severe weather over the Northeast US and eastern Canada. As shown in the Accuweather map at right, a storm system is creeping northward and…

Nov 11-13Jupiter’s sextile to Uranus brings cold but fair conditions to eastern Canada and New England, while the Sun’s square to Neptune at the time of the full moon will produce a major storm event over the Central U.S. The Sun’s square to Neptune will pump a lot of moisture up over the Central Gulf States. A strong low pressure area will most likely affect the area in and around Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas as it pushes into the East Central U.S. Nov 25-27The Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland will take a beating from the combined energies…

The Weather Alternative's long-range forecast for Oct 16-19 pinpointed tropical storm or hurricane activity south of Puerto Rico. This was fulfilled in Hurricane Omar.The forecast also called for a strong low pressure system over the Northeast and eastern Canada. The Accuweather map at left shows a low that developed over the Northeast on the 17th. By the 18th, sustained northeast winds of 10 to 20 mph were felt along the eastern seaboard.On the 17th, Canada reported the following:Warnings Salluit - Raglan Lake4:06 PM EDT Friday 17 October 2008Severe wind warning for Salluit - Raglan Lake…

My wildest dream has come true… I will be having a trunk show at Henri Bendel New York this holiday season! Henri’s has long been one my fave shopping destinations in NYC. The coolest stuff in the whole city is somehow always found sitting on their shelves. I will be personally unveiling Intoxicated Zodiac’s new ECO candle packaging that was designed specifically for Henri Bendel. It is super sexy and cheeky galore… like, what sexual garnish does your zodiac sign prefer, and what drinking game is best for your zodiac sign, and such… so stop in and check it out…

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go forth and gather pumpkins dear tipplers. set your infusions now so they are ready for thanksgiving dinner. and while we’re giving thanks, be sure to thank cancer for this concoction. the moon rules the pumpkin due to it’s rather hard outer shell and really soft interior, making it a cancerian fruit or vegetable. even the experts can’t decide on which! cancers are usually careful and rarely careless. especially when it comes to their home and family. of course who doesn’t want thanksgiving dinner to go exceedingly well? but cancer wants this especially so. they NEED…

This Saturday I’ll be a guest on LA Talk Radio’s PSYCHICSTYLE, with renowned Hollywood psychic, Justine Kenzer. phone in with your psychic question and get a free reading, because Justine takes calls during the show!! Trust me, the girl is good. (323-203-0815 / noon PST). Or just tune in for justine’s cutting-edge healthy-living tips. she has an uncanny skill for ferreting out cool new products before anyone else has even heard of them… if you miss the show, no worries - catch it on archive 24/7. i hope to “hear” you there!

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or why astrology doesn’t make sense and why it works well for us that way…. The greater the tension between the pairs of opposites, the greater will be the energy that comes from them. C.G. Jung, “On Psychic Energy,” CW 8, par. 49. Transcendent function: A psychic function that arises from the tension between consciousness and the unconscious and supports their union. Tertium non datur:The reconciling “third,” not logically foreseeable, characteristic of a resolution in a conflict situation when the tension between opposites has been held in…

There’s a global consensus: Barack Obama is an inspiring leader for difficult times. I’m happy for the world and for all my American readers, friends, and clients.  Astrologically, Obama is currently under transits that support his rapid rise to the most powerful position in the world. Born to shine with a generous Leo Sun and the smooth speech of a Gemini Moon, he has Neptune transiting his ascendant now, adding to his charisma. He is heading into his fourth Jupiter return (exact just before the inauguration), giving his whole being extra confidence and buoyancy. The Saturn…

We’ve never experienced Pluto in Capricorn while having instant worldwide communication. Astrologers have largely been focused on the financial aspects of Pluto in Capricorn but we mustn’t forget that Capricorn is the sign of the organizational aspect of government. While Pluto is in Capricorn, 2008 to 2024, there is a high probability we will see some kind of organized world government, a World President, and a global currency. All these would most likely overarch local governments and currencies rather than superseding them, but they will change the way our world is organized,…

The energies swirling around this Samhain (Hallowe’en) are intense, confusing and confrontational. The Saturn Uranus opposition exacerbates authority issues and divisions between individualism and socially acceptable behavior. This creates both external and internal tension. In addition, Neptune is stationing (22 Aqu), which tends to muddy energy and and add to confusion, while Mars comes along to square this point, putting the urge for action into a stress aspect with the desire to meditate or veg out watching old movies. Energetically this is not easy on our bodies. Try to get…

Tom Daschle-- America’s incoming Secretary of Health & Human Services. Daschle was first author on a book concerning health care coverage which was published on February 19, 2008 (“Critical: What We Can Do About the Health-Care Crisis” by Tom Daschle, Jeanne M. Lambrew, and Scott S. Greenberger). “Daschle’s book delineates the weaknesses of previous attempts at national health coverage, outlines the complex economic factors and medical issues affecting coverage and sets forth plans for change” (Reed Business Information). (source: Wikipedia) Born…