Living with the Stars

  As promised, we'll take a look at the chart of the Lunar Eclipse on the 14th March 2025 and what story the sky was offering at that point in time. Lunar eclipses are said to bring closures, revelations, and transformative shifts. This particular eclipse in Virgo encourages the letting go of perfectionism and outdated systems that no longer serve you. It’s a moment to declutter both mentally and physically, creating space for sustainable growth and harmony. The Virgo-Pisces axis, activated during this eclipse, highlights the need to balance practicality (Virgo) with intuition and spirituality (Pisces). That's the gist of it. But wait, there's more.  One of the first things one notices about this lunar eclipse is that many of the planets seem to be on one side of the chart, and indeed they are splayed between Pisces and Aries. If you think of it as a bus, with the front wheels and the back wheels, it looks like (with the exception of the Moon) Mars the warrior is leading, p...

  Hi All... just a little note to say that I'll try to have something up on tomorrow's lunar eclipse (and Full Moon in Virgo) over the weekend.  I feel ambushed... but that's not surprising considering that the eclipse is hitting my Mars (energy). I bet you're feeling the effects of this Full Moon too!  Till then, take it easy (ha!). Blessings,  Cindy

  This Leo Full Moon certainly packs a punch!  Hello everyone! Welcome to the Leo Full Moon on the 12th February 2025 at 14:53. In astrology, the full moon symbolizes a time of culmination, illumination, and heightened emotions.    The full moon's energy amplifies intuition, making it a powerful moment for introspection and spiritual growth.  It's also a period when the intentions set during the new moon come to fruition. The energy of the full moon encourages reflection, completion of projects, and release of what no longer serves us. Emotions run high, and hidden truths often come to light, providing clarity and insight. It is therefore an ideal time for rituals focused on letting go, forgiveness, and gratitude. Full moons in the sign of Leo focus on  self-expression, creativity, and confidence. Leo, a fire sign ruled by the Sun, is associated with passion, leadership, and a desire to shine. During this time, the energy encourages individuals to embr...

  Happy Chinese New Year - today 29th January 2025. The upcoming Chinese Year of the Wood Snake,  symbolises wisdom, intuition, and transformation. People born under this sign are known for their intelligence, grace, and enigmatic nature. This year encourages introspection, strategic thinking, and embracing change, making it a time for personal growth and new opportunities. This New Moon in Aquarius on January 29, 2025, marks a significant astrological event, ushering in the Year of the Snake. This New Moon is a time for new beginnings, innovation, and forward-thinking. Aquarius, known for its association with community, teamwork, and long-term goals, encourages us to embrace change and think outside the box. (The last time we celebrated the Year of the Wood Snake was in 1965. Martin Luther King Jr. and 700 demonstrators were arrested in Selma, Alabama, among other interesting facts. This particular fact is significant when you think that many on the planet are still figh...

  As with every other important event that we see on the news, the astrology of it is always something to ponder. This one is no less interesting - the inauguration of a new president.  POTUS45 becomes POTUS 47 at midday 20th January.... the time will be confirmed tomorrow when it actually happens.  Let's briefly look at the sky story of that given time.  Look, inauguration of US presidents always occurs at the same time of the year. That is a matter of counting all the votes, getting the election certified and a smooth transition time. So as such, astrological charts are always going to have the Sun in relatively the same position every four years. This time, however, there is a Sun/Pluto conjunction - and the last time that happened was in January 1778 (see below). That's when the US became a nation. What this tells us is that the USA will, as Pluto cycles are wont to do, go through a period of transformation. Pluto is about transformation; a prerequisite for trans...

  Welcome to the Cancer Full Moon, occurring on the 13th January at 23:26. Because it happens at night, you should be able to see the Full Moon rising just after sunset, reaching its pinnacle just before midnight. Because it is in its full moon cycle, the Sun will be opposite in Capricorn at 23 degrees.  Before we have a look at the full moon, we must make mention of Mars which is backtracking into the sign of Cancer, and is very close to the Moon. The Moon's Nodes, which are mathematical points (which mark the Moon's path across the Sun's ecliptic), and not actual bodies in space, work 'backwards' and have just 'flipped' from Aries/Libra to Pisces/Virgo. Mars (warrior) rules Aries, and as it was 'walking backwards' from Leo (fire sign), it 'met' Pluto opposite in Aquarius. When these two connect, there is bound to be action (Mars) and death/rebirth (Pluto) of some sort.  According to astro-sources, the fires in Los Angeles began as the Moon...