Living with the Stars

  As promised, in this post I am going to include the information from the New Moon which occurred on the 13th November. In my apologia last week, I mentioned that the New Moon in Scorpio was quite a sizzler, and the reason for that was that together with the Sun and Moon, was a spectacular Mars opposite Uranus aspect. I also mentioned that I connected it to volcanic activity in Iceland. I don't think that volcano has erupted yet but it has kept everyone there on full red alert. Similarly the Middle East, which is so delicate and complex a topic that to analyse it from an astrological perspective would require deep study; that's for another time, perhaps. What I would like to mention is that this New Moon occurred a day before King Charles' birthday, which means that his Solar Return chart for the coming year would have contained that very energized Mars/Uranus opposition.  Briefly explained, a solar return chart is something astrologers use to predict the year ahead for th...

  On Monday 3rd July, we have a Full Moon in Capricorn. and marks the culmination of a pattern set in motion at the New Moon two weeks ago. If you read the blog post for that lunar event, you might recall that it called for setting intentions for the coming year and to pay attention to the illusions and deceptions around at the time (the New Moon was square Neptune, the planet associated with illusion and disillusion equally. It was a New Moon marked with the tragedy of the submersible Titan).  This time, this Full Moon throws light on taking responsibility for our emotions (Saturn rules Capricorn) whilst also allowing intuitive thoughts (Mercury is in a water sign, Cancer, which the Moon rules) to guide you. Balance is always the key; taking responsibility for your emotions also means that you have to be honest with yourself, knowing what you are feeling.  Let's look at other things going on in the chart. First of all, the ruler of Capricorn, Saturn, makes a harmonious a...