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...

  I was just checking my posts and realised that a blog post for the New Moon on the 13th was not uploaded. So convinced was I that I had done the work... but then doubt crept in. In what was an extremely busy week what with work and home duties (even sleep was rationed), somewhere in my brain I recalled having written something about the Moon, Sun and Mars opposite Uranus, which I thought would probably show up as an explosion/eruption somewhere in the world. Iceland seemed to fit the bill.... but all was imagined. The groundwork was done so I'll include that information in my next post for the Full Moon of the 27th.  On another note - regarding forgetting - there is an interesting correlation between the skies of 2023 and those of the 11th November 1918. Lest we forget.

  Our English Literature students are currently revising their poetry in anticipation of their Matsec exams (our version of O' Levels) and one of the poems up for study is Sonnet LX by William Shakespeare. Here it is: Simply put, in this sonnet Shakespeare ponders on the brevity and meaning of life, something he alludes to in both 'Macbeth' and 'As You Like It'. What caught my eye was 'And nothing stands but for his scythe to mow'.  That is definitely a nod to the Grim Reaper - or in astrological terms, Saturn. The ancient Greeks often referred to Saturn as 'Chronos', from where the word 'chronological' comes to us, and was usually portrayed as an old man with a scythe. Until the 16th century, Saturn was believed to be the outermost planet in the solar system and it was for this reason, perhaps, that 'he' was considered to represent the outermost boundaries, the end, so to speak. Beyond him were the fixed stars. It is no wonder, then,...

  The Full Moon on the 28th October 2023 is also a partial lunar eclipse which occurs at 5 degrees of Taurus at 10:24 pm. As with all full moons, the focus is on the culmination of intentions set at the New Moon two weeks prior. Two weeks ago, this blog spoke of the effect of Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, going direct, comparing it to a handbrake being released. That, combined with the energy of Mars, speaks to us as a force that will undoubtedly be difficult to control. The impact of Uranian energy was also highlighted, indicating that impulses to change something that had been hitherto tolerated (for want of a better word) would challenge us.  Today's Full Moon seems to be telling us that this point has been reached. In addition to this, this Full Moon is also a lunar eclipse (albeit partial) which adds to the potency of this explosive possibility. Let us have a look at the reason for this.  To begin with, the Moon and Jupiter are pretty close together, therefore in co...

  The New Moon on the 14th October occurs at 21 degrees of Libra and is also a solar eclipse. it will not be visible in Malta as the sun would have already dipped below the horizon. Nevertheless, visible or not, eclipses are always interesting in astrological terms. This particular eclipse will be visible, however, over a narrow path in North and South America, and is an annular eclipse - that is - the Moon will not totally block out the Sun; a ring of fire will be visible around the Moon.  Solar eclipses occur during a New Moon when the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun, partially or completely blocking out the Sun's light. In astrology, solar eclipses are associated with new beginnings and powerful changes and are often seen as opportunities to set new intentions, start afresh and make major life changes. So, in effect, this is a very powerful time to start afresh and think of ways forward in a balanced, coordinated way; this is, after all, happening in the sign of Libra...

  It's been quite a hectic week for me (started school) and so this blog post is late.  Yesterday, the 29th September, there was a glorious full moon gracing our night skies. This is an Aries Full Moon which is highly energised and is a precursor to next month's eclipse season.  Just have a look at the photo taken from the yard of my abode! Glorious, isn't it? This moon, people, is the final supermoon of 2023. A supermoon looks larger than our usual full moons due to the proximity of the Moon to Earth at the time of the full moon.  An Aries full moon is a fiery one. The real star of the show is still Venus as she squares (90 degrees) Uranus in the Full Moon Chart. Given that Venus represents love, money or how you network with others, it is possible that this placement offers up challenges to do with finances or our relationships with significant others. A Venus/Uranus combination usually brings with it a 'flash in the pan' situation where you suddenly find yourself...

  The Virgo New Moon occurs on Friday 15th September at 03:39 at 21 degrees of Virgo. Virgo is one of the two zodiac signs represented as a human, in this case a woman holding a sheaf of wheat, obviously associated with the coming of the harvest. Because the wheat is separated from the chaff, Virgos are typically discriminating beings and ruled by Mercury, use their mental faculties to sort out information through critical analysis about what is of value. It is generally understood that anyone with strong Virgo vibes in their chart are astute in some way, whilst also being aware of their limitations, which may come across as humility (and sometimes perceived as low self-esteem). It's not that, it's that they know they could know more.  The Birth of Venus by Botticelli So what story is the sky offering us? Firstly, Venus, the planet associated with networking and love, can be seen just before sunrise, and is thus in her phase of morning rising. The famous painting of the birth ...