The Lunar Nodes are the points where the Moon’s path crosses the ecliptic, the Sun’s path in the sky. Karmic points in astrology, the Nodes are also called the Dragon’s Head and Tail or in Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu. The nodes often add an extra level of insight in an astrology consultation. Holding back […]
I’ve been a practising astrologer for over 25 years and the symbolism and timing of astrology still continues to delight me, catch me by surprise. Here’s what I’ve discovered over the last few days: Good Intentions On January 2nd 2016, communication planet Mercury entered Aquarius. As many people did at the beginning of the year,
The Full Moon is part of the moon cycle that begins with the New Moon two weeks earlier (last New Moon February 8 2016). The fortnight between the New Moon and Full Moon favours growth, action, new plans and ideas. Once the Full Moon culminates in the night sky, there’s time to pause, to contemplate
Today’s New Moon takes place in the future-oriented sign of Aquarius. If you are one of the people who are wondering when 2016 was going to get going, here’s your answer! This is a fabulous New Moon for new beginnings so forget failed New Year resolutions, don’t worry that we’re already one month in to
Communication planet, trickster, thief, general prankster Mercury turns direct tomorrow, Monday 25th January. I know a lot of people will be shouting out a silent hoorah to mark the occasion. New information gets the go-ahead and you can begin to communicate effectively, hear back from people who’ve gone awol and start to lead a more
The Lunar Cycle: In Tune With The Moon One of the easiest ways to be in flow with astrology is to get in step with the lunar cycle. In ancient times there were 13 months in the lunar calendar and the word ‘month’ derives from the old English word for ‘moon’.
Neptune In Pisces: All Things Weird And Wonderful Neptune has been in Pisces since February 2012, the first time it has returned to its own sign since it was discovered in 1846. Neptune remains in its own sign throughout 2016 Neptune has come home as Neptune, God of the sea, co-rules the water sign, Pisces.
Saturn in Sagittarius: Fire Sign Focus Saturn is now firmly established in the fire sign Sagittarius where it remains throughout 2016. Saturn was in Sagittarius from December 23rd 2014 until June 15th 2015 and re-entered Sagittarius on September 18th 2015 where it remains until December 20th 2017. Think back to the first half and last
Jupiter in Libra: Style And Sophistication Jupiter changes signs this year on September 9th 2016 leaving behind the earth sign Virgo and entering the air sign Libra where it remains until October 2017. Jupiter in Libra is a very different planetary energy to Jupiter in Virgo and after a year when Jupiter was reined in
Uranus and Pluto: Merchants Of Change The Uranus-Pluto square dominated our heavens from 2012-2015. This clash of two mighty planets symbolised revolution and became associated with the ‘Protester’, Time magazine’s person of the year in 2012. Pluto in Capricorn represents ultimate power, officialdom, the establishment, the plutocracy up against Uranus in Aries representing the underdog,
