Pluto ingress into Capricorn posted April 2008
Mars retrograde November 15, 2007 read more
Articles in Finnish: Artikkeleja Suomeksi: Vesta
Saturn in Virgo 2007-2010 posted July 12, 2007
Our solar system now includes a new category, dwarf planets... read more (posted August 24, 2006)
Pluto not a Planet? ... read more (posted August 27, 2006)
The 2006 write-up on the Mercury cycle and The 2006 Annual column takes a look at some of the energies. Here are the links to the individual horoscopes for 2006. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Summer 2005 Notes--includes a discussion of Saturn in Leo.
First Cycle Notes for 2005 posted March 18, 2005
In 2005 Mars spends six months in Taurus; Venus over three months in Capricorn and Mercury spends extra time in the fire signs. The celestial compass now points toward Aries until mid-2006. There is extra inspiration in the ethers this coming year to light that proverbial fire in our belly. We also get new kinds of input into the practical and pragmatic side of life throughout the second half of the year. Read all about it...
Mercury cycles in Fire as he is about to turn retrograde once again. Posted November 9, 2004
Ceres - Ceres has a strong connection with agriculture and farming. Demeter, the daughter of Gaia was said to have taught man how farm the land. In the Olympian Zodiac she is associated with Virgo, and is often depicted as woman holding grain much like the image we now associate with the sign Virgo. She is also one of the twelve main gods and goddesses. Ceres is also associated with nourishment, nutrition and mundane task and chores and with nursing and caring for others.
Vesta - The four major asteroids were discovered in the first decade of the 19th century when the industrial revolution was in full motion and women were starting to enter the workforce. The asteroids are associated with feminine archetypes, and the role of women in society was rapidly changing. Astrology draws heavily from the Greek and Roman mythology, where each of the asteroids has a personified deity associated with it. We have to assume that synchronicity is at play rather than these asteroids being named by chance. Vesta was discovered by astronomer Heinrich Olbers in Bremen Germany March 29, 1807. She was in the final degree of Virgo retrograde at the time. Each one of the four goddesses held powerful ruling positions among the gods and goddess of Olympus and among the gods and titans in classical mythology. The Olympian Zodiac shows Hestia associated with Capricorn due to the fact, perhaps, that she is associated with diligent work with both the affairs of home and state.
The articles are listed in order of subject matter by the planets and asteroids. Click here to review archived monthly columns
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Cycle Notes for May 2004 about the Moon. This spring and summer we have long periods where the Moon is void of course. While the Moon is not making connections (aspects) with other planets she is dancing to her own tune, receiving no advise, no objections, merely seeking her own counsel. The best use of this time is to think of it as time out. Goof off, work on routine chores, don't arrange meetings etc. as these tend to get rescheduled or 'voided' anyway. Things we buy during these times which can last for up to two days or as little as minute or two tend to end up taking space, and they were simply purchased on a whim not to serve a purpose. Read more about the ephemeral Moon.
The Moon, in astrology, defines our instinctive responses to issues and events in our lives. The sign she is in, the house she dwells in and the communication lines she has with other planets and points of influence further define our innate nature and our emotional reactions. This by nature watery star in astrology defines our needs and what we must have in order to feel secure. Learn about the Moon in astrology
An Essay about Void of Course Moon in the natal chart
Current Moon void of course periods listed with a brief description
Mercury cycles in Fire 2004-2005 as he is about to turn retrograde once again. Posted November 9, 2004
Mercury Retrogrades - for 2002 in Air
Cycle Notes for June 2004 about Venus and the New Venus Cycle that is about to be caught on camera.Tuning into the celestial energies, the divine feminine wisdom, which is breaking through after an absence of over a century. I have talked about this event in many of my past cycle notes, in the annual column and as I am working on my Venus book, some of the material just wants to be released. Posted June 6, 2004.
Cycle Notes for April 2004 with a horoscope for Venus in Gemini for each Sun/Ascendant Sign posted April 11, 2004. - "Love allows a person to see the true angelic nature of another person, the halo, the aureole of divinity." - Thomas Moore.
Comments on the upcoming Venus Transit - written and posted March 29, 2004. In hindsight this is a wonderful, auspicious period and we gain new appreciation for life and all things living. We are more ready to share what we know to help others reach new levels of awareness. Just imagine how much more accessible religion became when people were finally allowed to understand what was being preached from the pulpit or the advent of dictionaries and encyclopedias which also took place during the Venus decades.
Venus in Gemini, and the Occultations in 2004 and 2012 - posted Dec. 15, 2003
For the next eight years I expect we are in for a lot of social change. Our information age becomes the information speedway. Money and taxation has been a prominent issue during these periods. Globally this could result in the Euro becoming the comparative currency for the World ousting the US Greenback. Religions have altered significantly during these periods, split into two different groups. People have fought for their rights to equality and equity. Perhaps we have reached a period when science and religious beliefs come a little closer. In the previous periods the inventions of the strong Uranus periods became household items with the Venus period. Now these two celestial events are entwined.
The occultation fact sheet - next one June 6, 2012
Mars retrograde and at perigee...August 27. Read about the red planet who comes up close and gets personal.
Saturn in Cancer Notes June 2003- July 2005 - includes analysis for each sign
Saturn is in Gemini 2001-2003 what does it mean?
Saturn in Virgo 2007-2010 posted July 12, 2007
Uranus Notes Events and more about the mutual reception 2004-2011
Uranus into Pisces - posted April 4, 2003
Muuttuvat Asenteet ja Mielipiteet — Suomenkielinen artikkeli (article only available in Finnish)
Eu não acredito em astrologia - do note, that I do not speak nor write Portuguese.
Palmistry or Cheiromancy and Astrology
In Search of Dharma - an essay
Relationships - introduction
The inherent value of the second House
The 6th House has a reputation of being boring ... This article is also available in portuguese.
Vesta - The four major asteroids were discovered in the first decade of the 19th century when the industrial revolution was in full motion and women were starting to enter the workforce. The asteroids are associated with feminine archetypes, and the role of women in society was rapidly changing. Astrology draws heavily from the Greek and Roman mythology, where each of the asteroids has a personified deity associated with it. We have to assume that synchronicity is at play rather than these asteroids being named by chance. Vesta was discovered by astronomer Heinrich Olbers in Bremen Germany March 29, 1807. She was in the final degree of Virgo retrograde at the time. Each one of the four goddesses held powerful ruling positions among the gods and goddess of Olympus and among the gods and titans in classical mythology. The Olympian Zodiac shows Hestia associated with Capricorn due to the fact, perhaps, that she is associated with diligent work with both the affairs of home and state.
Ceres - Ceres has a strong connection with agriculture and farming. Demeter, the daughter of Gaia was said to have taught man how farm the land. In the Olympian Zodiac she is associated with Virgo, and is often depicted as woman holding grain much like the image we now associate with the sign Virgo. She is also one of the twelve main gods and goddesses. Ceres is also associated with nourishment, nutrition and mundane task and chores and with nursing and caring for others.
The stories about Pallas Athena [Minerva] and Juno [Hera] coming over the next few months.
A question from a reader, prompted me to make a few quick notes about the unique alignments of the planets in a grand quintile pattern - read quintile notes. Posted Oct. 20, 2004
Astrology is an ancient language of symbols. The symbols correlate to life in all its aspects. Astrology is wonderful tool for both self-discovery and for understanding the cycles of change - the essence of life. Read this introductory essay.
Signs, planets, aspects and houses form the standard building blocks for learning to understand an astrological chart. Aspects are the communication lines between planetary energies. The astrological chart is a 360° circle with planets spread around the circle. The planets as well as the Sun and the Moon make connections, in astrology we call these aspects. Learn about aspects from this introductory article.
In Search of Dharma - an essay
The Moon, in astrology, defines our instinctive responses to issues and events in our lives. The sign she is in, the house she dwells in and the communication lines she has with other planets and points of influence further define our innate nature and our emotional reactions. This by nature watery star in astrology defines our needs and what we must have in order to feel secure. Learn about the Moon in astrology...
The Flat chart is a basic tool for learning to understand the inter-relationships between signs, houses, etc. It has the inter-relationships between signs, houses and planets built right in, here is an explanation of this tool.
Computers do the calculation of charts these days, but when you learn to do the math by hand you also learn a lot about the movement of planets, house cusps, etc. How to calculate a chart by hand, step by step instructions and an example chart. I worked on one chart for months to hone the skill, and it did teach me a lot. On the links page you'll find where to get free software downloads.
The zodiacal signs are the energy behind the planets and other points in the astrological chart. There is a lot of material written about these, and the more you read the easier it becomes to comprehend these energies.
Mercury retrogrades three times every year - read more about it. These are the review periods of life, time to go back and check that you are still on track.
Cycle Notes for June 2004 about Venus and the New Venus Cycle that is about to be caught on camera.Tuning into the celestial energies, the divine feminine wisdom, which is breaking through after an absence of over a century. I have talked about this event in many of my past cycle notes, in the annual column and as I am working on my Venus book, some of the material just wants to be released. Posted June 6, 2004.
Cycle Notes for May 2004 about the Moon. This spring and summer we have long periods where the Moon is void of course. While the Moon is not making connections (aspects) with other planets she is dancing to her own tune, receiving no advise, no objections, merely seeking her own counsel. The best use of this time is to think of it as time out. Goof off, work on routine chores, don't arrange meetings etc. as these tend to get rescheduled or 'voided' anyway. Things we buy during these times which can last for up to two days or as little as minute or two tend to end up taking space, and they were simply purchased on a whim not to serve a purpose. Read more about the ephemeral Moon.
Cycle Notes for April 2004 with a horoscope for Venus in Gemini for each Sun/Ascendant Sign posted April 11, 2004. - "Love allows a person to see the true angelic nature of another person, the halo, the aureole of divinity." - Thomas Moore.
Notes about the Venus Transit June 8, 2004 - March 29, 2004 posting
2004 Cycles and Signs - Uranus Neptune Mutual Reception, Venus Occultation, Mercury Story for the Year, and about the Eclipses
Sagittarius 2003 - here and there with Venus, Mercury, Eclipse, Yod and the changing of the Year.
Scorpio 2003 - the LunarScape and the Star of David Eclipse November 8, 2003
Libra 2003 - The relationship angle, the essence and the cycles
Virgo 2003 - The Essence of Virgo
Leo 2003 - The inner cycles Published July 22, 2003
The Sign Editions will continue, Cancer 2003 is out with the Summer Solstice, and the topic is the life lessons associated with the sign Cancer.
Current Week - this column is published Wednesdays. It appears in print in the Vancouver Courier, BC, Canada.
Geminis and Butterflies - Gemini Edition May 21 at 4:12 AM PDT - Mars and Saturn change signs
Taurus 2003- April 20, 2003 5:03 AM PDT. - Mercury in leading role
Aries 2003 - the lunar nodes shift - March 20, 2003 5:00 PM PST
Pisces 2003 - February 18, 2003 6:00 PM
Aquarius 2003 January 21 ,2003
Capricorn Edition 2002 - Astrological Trends for 2003
Sagittarius Edition November 22, 2002 - Pluto on main stage
Scorpio Edition October 23, 2002, Scorpio and the Phoenix, Venus and her shifting cycle.
Libra Edition September 23, 2002 - Venus Retrograde in the limelight
Virgo Edition August 23, 2002
Leo Edition July 22, 2002
Cancer 2002 Edition - June 21
Gemini 2002 Edition - Mercury is retrograde, Sun in Gemini and more...
Taurus 2002 Edition - The astrological month
April 2002 - Vesta, Taurus ...
March 2002 - changing energies
February 2002 - Valentine's
Prognocations about 2002, Mercury and Venus cycles and a preview of 2002 for the twelve signs
December 2001 - George Harrison
November 2001 - 12-16° Gemini-Sagittarius and a discussion on the yod to Pluto
October 2001 - 15°-29° Gemini-Sagittarius build up of energy
Badtransits - December 2001
"I have been studying astrology for the last 8 years and checked out several on line astrologers. Your's is the best I've seen so far. Very wise and adds to my education. I was especially interested in the void of course article since I was born with Scorpio moon void of course, it added another perspective to view my great mother energy from. I also have two son's with void of course moon. I have only found one other astrologer to tackle this subject, she crossed over shortly after I found her. I am in process of writing about this subject. One thing that has been very consistent is a sense of frustration and something missing. Please add me to your mailing and visit my site (aromatherapy is the main focus) if you like. aquarianessence@yahoo.com http://www.geocities.com/aquarianessence
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"Thanks. Liked your VOC comments. Tried every which way to make my moon on course. Guess I shall have to set a course beyond the moon, might as well since that appears to be where I am heading, uncharted territory. Again, thanks for your comments. Adam
Got interested in astrology again because I thought it might be fun to try and prove enough that might just pass a scientific level. Probably make everyone unhappy, skeptics and believers. But I did it once 25 years ago. Now if I can do it again. As far as I know, it's not really been done or explained in a way. Gauquelin did some, but a lot of brouhaha over some of the research methods. I never published my research. But never through it out. Small sample but used only subjects with verified birth certificates so highest quality data obtainable.
So in digging up old programs, could not resist seeing how rich the field is now, and then mulling over this VOC thing. Definitely not part of the madding crowd am I." Adam
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