It’s the last week of 2010– the time of year when society has a gift-giving hangover, people start making resolutions for the new year, and everyone laments that they don’t know where the time went. Monday, December 27 Today is the calmest Monday we’ve had all month. Fitting, since so many people are on holidays [...]
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A Winter Solstice Eclipse
Tomorrow is yet another odd full moon. We’re in the middle of a series of full moons that take place at what astrologers call the anaretic degree, the very last degree of a zodiac sign. Events that occur at 29 degrees of a sign are significant in astrology, as they symbolize maturity and transition. This full [...]
December 2010: A Month of Mondays
Last week was busy, full-speed-ahead rocket ship week. We’re a few days into the retrograde period now, but… there’s no rest for the wicked. Sorry. Every Monday this month, and a few bonus days besides, is full of astrological weather that just wants to push your buttons. Monday, December 6 Last Monday was a busy [...]
December Astro Forecast (video)
On the first Wednesday of the month I shlep over to Redmond to see Rick Levine and Jeff Jawer’s live forecast for the coming month. I’ve been doing this for a whole season now, so I think it’s become an actual part of my routine. This is an intense month- here are some of the [...]
Rocket Ship Week – Forecast
Uranus turned direct yesterday after being retrograde since the beginning of July. Finally, for a few precious days, every planet is moving forward. The new moon this weekend puts us at the beginning of a new lunar cycle, and this new moon was in Sagittarius– perfect for beginning new adventures. Mercury turns retrograde early Friday [...]
It’s Mercury Retrograde Season Again…
Yes, my peeps, it’s about that time. Mercury will turn retrograde next Friday morning for the last retrograde round of the year. Sneaking one more in before New Year’s! Lucky us. I’m posting this now so you can get your house in order beforehand. A few points, if you like to read fast: No, Mercury [...]
Full Speed Ahead! …Mostly.
Some days are rather “quiet” astrologically. Others are anything but. Today is the latter. Stephanie Gailing has a great reflective piece at Planetary Apothecary on what’s going on upstairs today. It’s a busy day for astrology! Jupiter has just turned direct after being retrograde since July, and Venus is about to do the same a little [...]
November Astrology Forecast (video)
Last week I trooped off to Redmond to see Jeff Jawer and Rick Levine give their generous free monthly talk at Soul Food. Always a good time, and there is lots of great info here. Check it out (with the delicate hum of espresso machines in the background): Part 2 – Part 3 – Part [...]
Balsamic Moon: Give It A Rest
Right now we’re in the balsamic phase of the moon- the last couple days before the moon goes totally dark. This is the final phase of the moon cycle. If you’ve studied astronomy, you may already know of this phase as the waning crescent. Going dark As the light of the moon grows darker and [...]
Halloween Weekend Transit Calendar
Here’s what’s going on in the sky this weekend (all times are Pacific, tweak as necessary): Friday, October 29 The Cancer moon goes void around lunchtime (12:48p PDT), and then doesn’t move into Leo until 5:38p. So there’s a big potential case out there of senioritis/Friday syndrome out there. Good day for brainstorming or connecting [...]
