Elsa has an interesting post today raising the question of the various types of aloneness of Venus/Saturn, Venus/Jupiter and Venus/Uranus. Of course the question depends quite a bit on the rest of the chart and the type of aspects made between Venus and these planets, but all of the contacts between Venus and the heavier planets tend to create a certain amount of challenge in the bonding process. Take a look and see what Elsa says. Read more

Venus turned retrograde on July 23, a planetary signature often associated with reversals in values and financial direction (since Venus is a ruler of Taurus, ruler of personal wealth). The US Federal Reserve made a surprise announcement on Friday that it was dropping the rate ir charges financial institutions a full half point, to 5.75%, just a week after the committee announced there was no need to do so. The next week should be interesting as Venus retrogrades back towards... Read more

When I’m looking for astrological connections to news event with an unabashedly liberal slant, I turn to Astroworld, home of two of the great mundane astrology writers: Sally McDonald and Nancy Waterman (known to some of you for Nancy’s Blog). I’m pleased to announce that Astroworld has requested to post articles of mine from time to time, so please take a visit and see what other treasures Astroworld has to offer! Read more

The lunar nodes are highlighted in planetary events for the rest of the month which often indicates a change in direction of some kind. Mars squared the nodes of the Moon yesterday, an event which often requires a change of direction. The Moon’s Nodes are signposts that point the way for us in our evolutionary journey, and Mars here activates that pathway for the next couple of days. Mars is approaching an opposition to Jupiter (exact August 23) where it... Read more

Dreamcatcher, by Alan Taylor Are the godless pagans winning the culture wars? You decide: Many public schools have become pagan religion indoctrination centers. These schools now teach children anti-Judeo-Christian beliefs and pagan religions, and try to mold children’s minds through the latest techniques in behavioral psychology. “Come to the medicine wheel!” the teacher’s cheery voice beckoned the Iowa fourth graders to a fun Native American ritual. “And wear your medicine bags.” . . . “She taught Jonathan to make his... Read more

The New York Times had an article by Jane Brody the other day that is so beautiful I had to share it: Can getting cancer make you happy? For Betty Rollin, survivor of two breast cancers, there’s no question about it. In her newest book, “Here’s the Bright Side,” Ms. Rollin recounts: “I woke up one morning and realized I was happy. This struck me as weird. Not that I didn’t have all kinds of things to be happy about... Read more

Usually articles that provide astrological information for each sign are using sun signs, which have very little accuracy. Some astrologers recommend that you read those forecasts using your ascendant or rising sign, which in fact WILL provide a more accurate look but still only takes into account one component of the chart, so I say just stay away from them. Dharmaruci has taken a unique approach which now that I think of it, I wonder why we don’t use this... Read more

I’ve posted an article on Saturn’s entry into Virgo in a few weeks: On September 2, Saturn moves into Virgo where it will bring its trademark influences of restraint, discipline, structure, disappointment, limitation, and karmic lessons. Saturn has a natural affinity for Virgo and its cautious nature and love of service and work, and Saturn in Virgo periods can be very productive ones. Saturn is far less compatible with Leo, the fiery sign of ego, leadership and drama. When in... Read more