The Mythology of the Zodiac: Scorpio Myths

22/10/201805/11/2018 Jessica DavidsonLeave a comment

We leave behind the balanced scales and risk the sting of the scorpion. As a fixed water sign, Scorpio penetrates the darkness in search of emotional power and the mysteries of life and death. The old is mulched and transformed into the mud where the lotus of wisdom grows. Scorpio is a feminine sign and… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Scorpio Myths

The Mythology of the Zodiac: Libra Myths

24/09/201822/10/2018 Jessica Davidson1 Comment

Leaving the virgin to her rituals, we reach the balance of the year and the halfway point of the zodiac. Libra marks the point of the autumn equinox (in the northern hemisphere) when the days and nights are of equal length. As a cardinal air sign, it seeks to bring harmony through judgement based on… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Libra Myths

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A Guide to Stealing Fire during Venus Retrograde

17/09/201803/09/2018 Jessica Davidson7 Comments

Venus retrograde happens less often than Mercury so it can take you by surprise. It goes retrograde only once every 18 months and provides an opportunity to delve into all things Venusian. In this post we’ll look at what you can expect from Venus retrograde cycles and how to make the most of these important… Continue reading A Guide to Stealing Fire during Venus Retrograde

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The Mythology of the Zodiac: Virgo Myths

20/08/201824/09/2018 Jessica Davidson5 Comments

We leave behind the roaring lion and embrace the humble virgin. As a mutable earth sign, Virgo strives to bring order and perfection to the world through the alchemical synthesis of paradox. She carries fire and grain and embodies the secrets of life, the cycles of nature and the force that makes things grow. Virgo… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Virgo Myths

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The Mythology of the Zodiac: Leo Myths

20/07/201820/08/2018 Jessica Davidson5 Comments

Out of the watery depths of Cancer springs a roaring Lion. As a fixed fire sign, Leo takes the natural creative impulse of life and gives it focus and stability to share it with the world. True creativity involves an heroic quest of self-discovery powered by the inner sun and the desire to find out… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Leo Myths

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The Mythology of the Zodiac: Cancer Myths

21/06/201820/07/2018 Jessica Davidson6 Comments

We leave behind the mental chatter of Gemini and enter the deep waters of Cancer. As a cardinal water sign, Cancer is concerned with emotional security and achieves strength through surrender. Water takes the form of whatever container it flows into, and will flow around obstacles or slowly wear them down. Water doesn’t resist; it… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Cancer Myths

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A Guide to Stealing Fire during Mars Retrograde

11/06/201823/05/2018 Jessica Davidson1 Comment

Mars represents initiative, assertion, ambition and goals, how you go after what you want and how you use your energy. When the planet goes retrograde all these areas come under scrutiny so this period can be quite disruptive. (More on Mars here.) No matter how well organised you are, Mars retrograde can put an unexpected… Continue reading A Guide to Stealing Fire during Mars Retrograde