Mars went into Scorpio just before the New Moon, and will remain in Scorpio until mid-September. Mars is the traditional ruler of Scorpio (as well as Aries), and when Pluto was discovered it was assigned as co-ruler of Scorpio. Mars is the planet of war, and its dominion is aggression, passion, drive and desire. For that reason it rules the pure physical desire of sexuality. In Scorpio, it takes on an added emotional depth and intensity and a desire that... Read more
I found this image on a free wallpaper site. If this is your art, please be sure to let me know. The Moon is new in Leo on the 26th of July, fusing the Sun and the Moon in the sign that opens the heart and encourages us to find our own best expression. Consciousness becomes alive under the sign of Leo, and our sense of self is highlighted and encouraged to flower. Both the Sun and Moon align with... Read more
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Homosexuality is not what it used to be. Half a century ago, gay men and women hid their affiliation in a closely guarded cloak of secrecy. In today’s Aquarian world where even in the US twenty states plus the District of Columbia now permit gay marriage, more and more well-known people are coming out of the closet, including even football players. But not John Travolta or Tom Cruise. Both of these men, both Scientologists, interestingly enough, have struggled through their entire... Read more
There is a big debate among astrologers about the rising sign of the US chart. I use the “Sibley” chart, named after Ebenezer Sibley who created it, and has Sagittarius rising on the ascendant. Michael Wolfstar O’Reilly insists that Scorpio is rising in the chart because the power that America wields is reflected in the Scorpio archetype, and because the symbolic Eagle is also tied into Scorpio. In this article he also explains how the Gemini rising chart came about.... Read more
Lynn, per your recent post you wrote: “Pluto transits can be devastating periods of loss, but they can also be times when we discover our latent strengths and emerge into great periods of personal power as we see here.” I currently am experiencing Pluto conjunct my Ascendant and Pluto square Pluto transits, both lasting through about the end of this year. I just entered into a major dispute with a colleague that may turn into a legal battle. What should... Read more
This question came up recently and I wanted to share this discussion with others as well. Anthony writes: With Saturn in Scorpio squaring Jupiter in Leo, will that limit and restrict the gifts/opportunities/freedom Leos were to receive from Jupiter? Only manifest opportunities that are “real”/in our best interests? Make us work harder for success? It especially concerns me with a 9 Leo sun and 17 Taurus moon. Saturn will take its final swipe at my moon as Jupiter lights up my... Read more
Jupiter is the biggest planet in our natural solar system, and it radiates more energy than any other planet except for the Sun. Mythological Jupiter was the King of the Gods. With these bigger than life qualities, Jupiter’s role is to expand our sense of what is possible in our ordinary lives by removing fears and limitations and instilling faith and trust in the Universe. Jupiter is associated with the mental constructs that we develop which give our life a... Read more
These beautiful words come from Zola Dubnikova. During my dance class last night in Tel Aviv, the sirens went off. Rockets fell from the sky, but we didn’t hear them because we were dancing so deeply. Jerusalem is on fire my friend told me the other day. In the south, the people are living in bomb shelters – in the South and in Gaza, full war… For me it doesn’t seem real on my mountain in the North of Israel.... Read more
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