Although the exact alignment between Jupiter and Pluto did not culminate until yesterday, the two great gods in the sky have been approaching each other for the past few weeks. Jupiter is the King of the Gods and inspires expansive confidence and a righteous adherence to the belief systems which we hold dear. I often get the feeling that Pluto laughs at the idea that Jupiter considers himself the King, since Pluto holds the key to life and death itself.... Read more
Bikram Choudhury is no stranger to controversy. Founder of Bikram Yoga, the 26-posture sequence that is performed in an environment of at least 105 degrees, Choudhury has been involved in several copyright infringement lawsuits and sexual harassment complaints. In a discipline that for thousands of years has embraced the wide sharing of knowledge, Choudhury’s attempt to claim ownership over yoga poses has been controversial even in the world of American yoga which is admittedly more material in nature than in... Read more
Before you panic, this is an occurrence that happens approximately every eleven years at the midpoint of the solar cycle. We are currently in a “Solar Max” period, even though this has been a mild one. As humans we depend on the light of the Sun. The astrological Sun feeds our vitality and quality of being, and when there is a solar storm or a coronal mass ejection we are affected here on earth. Cosmic rays disrupt the electrical systems... Read more
The last couple of weeks have been marked with intensity and power, with the Grand Sextile/Star of David formation and the powerful opposition from Jupiter to Pluto. The next few days offer an opportunity for the heart to open as the Sun and Moon align in Leo, a kiss of magic to open up the heart. The energy of Leo encourages us to return to the simplicity of childhood – to witness and find joy in the simplest things and... Read more
Tina Malia’s voice and music is expansive and opens the heart and soul to the yearning for awakening and the hope that transformation is truly possible, for the planet and for all people. This video is of the beautiful song Heal this Land. In “Leading with Vision and Trust” Warren Bennis writes: Why did India’s poor march to the sea with Gandhi against the salt tax? Because they trusted him. Trust is based on predictability: trusted leaders make themselves known... Read more
The August Planetary Illuminations are posted now and you can read them in their entirety here. If you are on my mailing list (and if you’re not, scroll down on the sidebar and sign up!) you will receive your report translated into English in your email box. Meanwhile, here is the introduction to get you started: The month of August begins with the Star of David and Grand Sextile still in effect, though it is waning. You can read more... Read more
There’s no denying that the past week or so has been intense, with the planet of war (Mars) aligning with the King of the Gods (Jupiter). Jupiter represents our desire to expand our horizons and grow in confidence and knowledge, we long to interact with other cultures and to become knowledgeable and even perhaps famous. When Jupiter is involved we seek to be as one with the gods – to be our best selves. This can sometimes make us a... Read more
First, there is not an astrologer in the world today that makes prediction on marriage success using sun signs. Thanks to the Internet there is enough information available to the general public about astrology to educate everyone that astrology involves far more than just the sign the Sun was in at the time of your birth. So I am very surprised that if an academic institution like the University of Manchester was going to conduct an in-depth study on... Read more
Image stolen from Conscious Cool Chic. I have been writing about the Grand Trine in Water that is in effect for much of this year, and at the end of the month a Grand Trine in Earth will intersect with the Water Trine and form a Star of David, or Grand Trine. Similarity to Harmonic Concordance The Harmonic Concordance that occurred on November 8, 2003 was considered a portal to awakened consciousness. The Harmonic Concordance featured the same combination of... Read more
Prince William and Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, welcomed their baby boy into the world on July 22nd at 4:24 pm BST. Will and Kate have been a fresh air for the British monarchy which has been plagued by scandal and crisis for an entire generation. The baby, who does not yet have a name, was born while the Sun was still in Cancer (at 29 degrees, 58 minutes). You can’t get much closer to a Leo Sun without being... Read more
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