The Jupiter Uranus Cycle: Archetypes and History

06/02/201724/02/2022 Jessica Davidson3 Comments

The Jupiter Uranus cycle correlates with times in world history characterised by breakthroughs and discoveries in science, innovation in technology, creative and philosophical awakenings and new ideas, revolutions and increasing demands for freedom and equality, political and social rebellions, protests, and new beginnings in many areas. The most obvious synchronicities of historical events tend to… Continue reading The Jupiter Uranus Cycle: Archetypes and History

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Astrological Cycles and the Collective: 2017 – 2024

09/01/201707/06/2021 Jessica Davidson4 Comments

To get our heads around current events we need to understand how the collective mass of humanity changes over time. And that means plunging into the depths of the collective unconscious. The collective unconscious is the atmosphere in which we move. But like fish swimming in the ocean who don’t understand the nature of water,… Continue reading Astrological Cycles and the Collective: 2017 – 2024

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The Astrology of 2017

05/01/201730/01/2021 Jessica Davidson5 Comments

We have an interesting year ahead of us – it could feel highly energising and positive, but we’ll have to remember to keep our feet on the ground. The upheavals we’ve seen in the last few years will continue so we need to get our heads around what’s going on – archetypally speaking – then… Continue reading The Astrology of 2017

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A Brief History of Astrology

21/11/201606/02/2025 Jessica Davidson2 Comments

Nobody knows when astrology first started, although the study of the stars and cycles of time goes back into prehistory. The first lunar calendar, which was etched into a bone, dates to 32,000 BCE. And there are cave paintings at Lascaux that date to around 17,000 BCE which some say depict the earliest constellations, although… Continue reading A Brief History of Astrology

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The Multifarious World of Astrology

23/11/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson

There are so many different types of astrology it can be hard to know where to start. Here’s a basic run down of the main branches of the astrology tree. Some of these are specialist areas while others will be practised by most astrologers. Natal Astrology Uses the birth chart to explore the nature of… Continue reading The Multifarious World of Astrology

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The New Age Myth

06/11/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson

Is the Age of Aquarius coming or is it already here? In this extract from his book Culture, Crisis and Creativity, Dane Rudhyar explores what makes a New Age and how we can work towards its realization and draw the future towards us: “If one asks: Does the idea of a New Age now beginning,… Continue reading The New Age Myth

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The Myth of Astrology

03/11/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson

Myths reveal the meaning of deep structures in the human mind. In this extract from his book Culture, Crisis and Creativity, Dane Rudhyar explores how we can find a more meaningful place for ourselves in the cosmos using astrology: “As I have conceived and presented it astrology should be considered a powerful myth, perhaps one… Continue reading The Myth of Astrology

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Spiritual Awakening with Astrology

28/10/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson

Most people don’t know what astrology is. They think it’s about how the planets and stars affect us down here on earth and that it’s used for predicting events. Astrology is seen as entertainment for gullible fools, and the way it’s often presented in newspapers, magazines and online just reinforces that view. This is a… Continue reading Spiritual Awakening with Astrology

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How to Steal Fire from the Gods

27/10/201430/01/2021 Jessica Davidson

“Traditional human power structures and their reign of darkness are about to be rendered obsolete.” – Buckminster Fuller We have reached a turning point in human history. It goes by many names – the Spiritual Revolution, or Consciousness Revolution, the Tipping Point, the Great Turning, the Shift, Awakening, Ascension, and the Age of Aquarius. I call… Continue reading How to Steal Fire from the Gods

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What is Astrology?

12/10/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson

Astrology is an ancient symbolic system of psychology that works through the principles of hermetic philosophy: as above, so below. It isn’t about fortune telling or prediction, and doesn’t make things happen. The relationship between the movement of the planets and our experience is not causal but synchronistic. Used properly, astrology is another way of making meaning;… Continue reading What is Astrology?

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Age of Aquarius

12/10/201406/02/2025 Jessica Davidson

Read the shiny new version of this post here: Age of Aquarius and Precession of the Equinoxes

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Zeitgeist: Revolution

12/10/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson2 Comments

Every age has its own flavour and feel. Looking at the world around us these days, it’s hard to avoid the sense of chaos, upheaval and general decay. History is pockmarked with revolution, interspersed by periods of relative tranquillity. Have you ever wondered how these times of change come about? One way to attempt understanding is… Continue reading Zeitgeist: Revolution