In a recent class, we discussed the symbolism of being in the belly of the whale – one of many metaphors to help us understand this week’s shift of Neptune into Pisces. The most famous example, of course, is the biblical story of Jonah, who tried to escape his destiny by sailing in the opposite more »
Pip said it all in her comment on last week’s post. Just about everyone I know started having major computer problems a couple of days ago — myself included. The Internet connectivity on my computer stopped working at 1 a.m. Saturday. After nearly six hours on the phone with tech support reps in various parts more »
The Sun is the star of this week’s astrology show, entering a new sign and making several significant planetary aspects from Thursday onward. This also is the last week of the entire year during which all of the planets are direct! As the old saying goes, make hay while the sun shines. Truly, this is more »
Despite the lingering yawns and sleepiness, this is a great week for getting work done. Indeed, you might give yourself a Friday deadline for accomplishing everything on your to-do list in preparation for next week’s unpredictability. Mars is in diligent Virgo, where he’ll stay until next July. That’s right, we’ll have Mars in Virgo for more »
RealAstrologers is coming up on its second anniversary — a bittersweet moment, since I’ll be blowing out the candles alone. On the bright side, the site had one of its best days ever with my first Full Moon post on Monday. It was a nice reward for all the late nights rewriting pages and shouldering more »
This week’s question comes from Elena in Romania: I broke up with my friend last autumn. I am trying so hard to be with him again but he is so cold and distant. Please, just tell me, is there a chance for us? Elena, your words could have been written by any one of millions more »
Finally, Mars turns direct this week. It feels like he has been retrograde forever. Actually, it’s only been since Dec. 20, but when the planet of anger and aggression is out of sorts, time has a way of dragging. I’ve had him in my seventh house all this time, and he returns direct just a more »
This week is all about Venus … well, mostly about Venus. And that means love, desire, and what makes us happy will be major themes. As the week begins, we’re still in the wake of Sunday’s Full Moon at 9 degrees Virgo, and the Moon has advanced into late Virgo, opposite Venus and Uranus in more »
This week’s question comes from Mary in Pennsylvania: I’ve read that this Mars retrograde will station direct at 1 degree Leo, a point opposite my natal Chiron. Any thoughts on that particular aspect? Diane’s response: Mary, this transit may prove quite helpful to you, because your natal Chiron lies hidden away in your twelfth house more »
It’s Valentine’s Day next Sunday, and what a show the cosmos has in store for us. This week could be positively transformational. However, it’s clear that we’re going to have to work for it, and there will be challenges and tests. Romantic partnerships in particular will be affected, and if you’ve been waiting to move more »