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Last time we explored the current Age of Pisces and the transition into the shiny new Age of Aquarius. This isn’t due to happen any time soon but the shift has already begun. In this post we’ll explore what the coming age might mean and some of the changes that herald its arrival and whether… Continue reading The Age of Aquarius: its meaning and possibilities
Last time we did some historical speculation about the previous astrological ages from Virgo to Aries. In this post we’ll explore the current age in more detail with a look at how the archetype of Pisces has manifested in reality. For more on how the astrological ages arise see: The Age of Aquarius and Precession… Continue reading The Age of Pisces and the Transition into Aquarius
Last time we looked at the origins of the idea behind the Age of Aquarius and some of its misconceptions. In this post we’ll put the ages to the test and explore whether the principle works in practice by looking at some examples from history. For details on how the astrological ages arise, see: The… Continue reading The Astrological Ages: some historical speculation
Last time we grappled with the technical side of the precession of the equinoxes and the astrological ages. In this post, we’ll investigate the origins of the belief in these ages and explore some misconceptions about the Age of Aquarius. Is it just a load of New Age flimflam or is there something else behind… Continue reading The Age of Aquarius: History and Misconceptions
There’s a lot of Aquarius energy flying about right now so it’s time to tackle the elephant in the room. The elephant in question has been painted with rainbows and has flowers stuffed behind its ears and is probably feeling uncomfortable and a little embarrassed. In this series we’ll bust a few myths about the… Continue reading The Age of Aquarius and Precession of the Equinoxes
Congratulations! We’ve made it to the end of 2020. 🎉 Three new cycles have begun and we’re now deep into the transition between eras. Life will continue to be chaotic and unpredictable as we deal with the consequences and fallout of the events of 2020, and the coming year will bring surprises and disruption to… Continue reading The Astrology of 2021
Jupiter represents your need to grow and improve yourself, to make progress and expand into new areas. It stands for the search for meaning and the desire to connect with something greater than yourself, to find faith and confidence in life, as well as grace and joy. Jupiter takes about 12 years to orbit the… Continue reading Planet Myths: The Story Behind Jupiter
Last time we explored some of the history of this cycle and looked at what happens when the conjunctions shift from earth into air. Earth cycles are about consolidating power and resources to increase material security. When these eras end, those power bases tend to fall apart, often at the hands of barbarian hordes who… Continue reading The Jupiter Saturn Conjunction – the start of a New Age?
Last time we looked at the ups and downs of the Great Mutation in the Jupiter Saturn cycle. We’ve reached the end of a 200 year cycle of earth conjunctions and are about to transition into an air cycle. In this post we’ll explore some of the history of these transitions to get a sense… Continue reading The Jupiter Saturn Cycle and the Transition into Air
The much anticipated Jupiter Saturn conjunction finally arrives on 21 December 2020 in Aquarius. This marks the end of a 20 year cycle and the start of a new one. But it’s also the start of a 200 year cycle of conjunctions in air signs. In this post, we’ll explore how that cycle works and… Continue reading The Jupiter Saturn Cycle and the Great Mutation
We’ve almost made it to the end of the year and we’re not out of the woods yet. I hope you’re all hanging in there and not getting sucked into the maelstrom of madness that’s tearing through cities and psyches around the world. The beauty of astrology is that it reminds you that everything goes… Continue reading Current Transits – this too shall pass…
Mars represents your will and survival instincts and how you direct your life force to achieve goals. It shows how you assert yourself and express your desires, initiating action to get what you want. Depending on placement and aspects, there’s no messing about with Mars – he’s direct and courageous, urging you to go forth… Continue reading Planet Myths: The Story Behind Mars
