My first exposure to the stars was as a child, when my father and I would go to the terrace on top of our home and he would point out the constellations to me. I still remember the belt of Orion that was so easy to spot. He also had a small card that had the shapes of the constellations printed out. It was tattered and torn from use. But it was treasure to me, and I referred to it often, trying to match the shapes on the paper, with the shapes in the sky, feeling great joy when I did! Those memo... Read more
I'm amazed at how consistently the universe gives us opportunities to let go of the stuff holding us back, so that our true beautiful self can emerge Apart from the 2 big transits this week (Jupiter and Uranus turning direction), and the moon doing its monthly tour of Capricorn to meet Saturn/Pluto/South Node, we have the Sun Venus conjunction that just happened a few hours ago, ahead of the Aquarius full moon tomorrow. The Sun Venus conjunction is a very significant moment in Venus's synodic cy... Read more
The moon is in Capricorn tonight and will go over Retrograde Saturn, South Node and Retrograde Pluto in the next 24 hours. The creative exercise in my 5 part Saturn Pluto conjunction series helps you to connect deeply to Earth, Capricorn and work with Saturn/Pluto to release what is not serving you in preparation to build a new structure in your life. If you have not already worked with it, then this period when the moon is in Capricorn is an excellent time to perform this beautiful ritual. ... Read more
On Aug 11th, 2 planets turn direction. Jupiter stations direct after being retrograde for 4 months, at 14 degrees 30 deg minutes Sagittarius and Uranus stations retrograde at 6 degrees 37 minutes Taurus. A station point means that the planet is hanging out at that point for longer than usual, it is slowing down, in preparation for changing direction. These moments allow us to take note of what may have escaped our view before. It allows us to tap deep into the moment to see many viewpoints and p... Read more
You may not know, but apart from being an Astrologer, I am also a Computer Engineer. I've been an Engineer for the past 20 years, in a leadership position for the past 7 years. And in recent weeks, I've been communicating with the folks in the engineering part of my world about Astrology and how I developed expertise in this. This is asking me to completely love myself and show up in all my unique authenticity and not hide the spiritual part of my identity in a world where the mental realm and ... Read more
This week we have the New moon in Leo, where the sun and moon meet up at 8 degrees Leo. At the same time we have Venus and Mars in Leo, heading towards their rare conjunction later in August; and Venus trine Chiron in Aries, and Square Uranus in Taurus!. On the same day as the new moon, we have Mercury stationing direct. **The theme of this new moon is self-love. **Ideal Leo loves to be in the spotlight because they are so lit up inside that they can't help but share their sparkle with others. W... Read more
**How is Mercury Retrograde coming along for you? ** Mercury Retrograde has a not so positive reputation for making life difficult in the areas of communication/travel and life in general. But in reality, this period can be one of the best times to resume any creative project that got forgotten or pushed to the side. It was during the last Mercury Retrograde in Pisces that I worked on setting up my website and blog and published it-- an intention and dream that was long in the works but not mak... Read more
**July 15th Full Moon Lunar eclipse at 24 degrees Capricorn: ** This full moon is in Capricorn, opposite the sun in Cancer at 24 degrees. Its also a partial lunar eclipse, closing the eclipse tunnel we have been through that started with the Cancer new moon on July 2nd. This full moon eclipse is so close to the Saturn-Pluto conjunction degree (22.46) and is a taste of the rare conjunction coming up on Jan 12th 2020. Old ways of controlling and authority are dying. An immense amount of energy in... Read more
Much celestial activity happening this week, with planets turning retrograde, Venus going into the underworld and the week leading to another eclipse on July 16th. We are between 2 eclipses which can make this period feel very intense and unreal. Retrogrades: The themes with retrogrades are a revisiting of old territory. The area will depend on where it activates you chart. Retrogrades are karmic zones and we are re-learning lessons that need to be completed. **July 7th Mercury turns retrograde... Read more
July 2nd: Cancer new moon solar eclipse. Eclipses are super charged new and full moons. This one in the sign of Cancer is a Solar Eclipse, where the moon will eclipse the sun for a short while. Eclipses are huge portals for change in our life. Especially when it activates your chart, working with intent and ritual can be a very powerful way of aligning with your destiny. And calling in the support you need for walking that path. In Cancer, with the North Node transiting through it, it is pointi... Read more
