Jupiter represents how you seek to grow and improve yourself, and experience trust. The essential keywords for Jupiter are: Expansion, Belief, and Grace. Desires represented by Jupiter: the urge to connect with something greater than the self Needs represented by Jupiter: the need for faith and confidence in life, and to improve the self Jupiter… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Jupiter
After exploring the pagan roots of the midwinter festivals and the dying Sun God, we travel into the darkness of the far north. This is where we’ll find the origins of Christmas, its real meaning, and a hint at our true purpose on this earth. In the first part of this article we found that… Continue reading The Origins of Christmas – Part 2: Shamanic Roots
Saturn represents how you establish the structures of your life and preserve yourself through effort. The essential keywords for Saturn are: Reality, Contraction, and Effort. Desires represented by Saturn: the urge to be safe and secure through tangible achievement Needs represented by Saturn: the need for social approval & rely on own resources through work Saturn… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Saturn
Chiron represents your primal wound and how you can heal others. The essential keywords for Chiron are: Wounding, and Healing. Desires represented by Chiron: the urge to integrate and heal the self Needs represented by Chiron: the need to recognise the hidden gifts of the wounded self Chiron in the Signs: Rules / Dignity: possibly… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Chiron
Uranus represents how you seek the freedom to express your individuality. The essential keywords for Uranus are: Change, Disruption, and Revolution. Desires represented by Uranus: the urge for originality and independence from the old traditions Needs represented by Uranus: the need for change and excitement Uranus in the Signs: Rules / Dignity: Aquarius Exultation: Scorpio… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Uranus
Neptune represents how you transcend yourself and merge with the oneness of life. The essential keywords for Neptune are: Transcendent, Merging, and Oneness. Desires represented by Neptune: the urge to escape from limitations Needs represented by Neptune: the need to feel at one with the whole Neptune in the Signs: Rules / Dignity: Pisces Exultation:… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Neptune
Pluto represents how you regenerate and experience death and rebirth. The essential keywords for Pluto are: Renewal, Transformation, and Evolution. Desires represented by Pluto: the urge to penetrate the depths of experience and experience renewal Needs represented by Pluto: the need to evolve and let go of the old self Pluto in the Signs: Rules… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Pluto
Christmas is a time to feast and make merry, to gather the family and exchange gifts, sing wonky carols, and get so drunk you forget your own name. You decorate an unfortunate tree that’s been dragged inside your centrally heated home, send greetings cards to people you spend the entire year avoiding, lie to your… Continue reading The Origins of Christmas – Part 1: Pagan Roots
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Aries. Aries is ruled by Mars and is a Cardinal Fire sign. The key concept for Aries is the focused release of energy towards new experience, so any planet placed here will be coloured by this desire for action and self-assertion. For example: Venus in Aries will approach relationships… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Aries
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Taurus. Taurus is ruled by Venus and is a Fixed Earth sign. The key concept for Taurus is the enjoyment of physical sensations, so any planet placed here will be coloured by this desire for possessiveness. For example: Venus in Taurus will approach relationships and express affection possessively. Taurus… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Taurus
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Gemini. Gemini is ruled by Mercury and is a Mutable Air sign. The key concept for Gemini is the perception and sharing of all connections, so any planet placed here will be coloured by changeability and curiosity. For example: Venus in Gemini will approach relationships and express affection verbally.… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Gemini
There was once a stonecutter who was dissatisfied with himself and his position in life. One day, he passed a wealthy merchant’s house and through the open gateway saw many fine possessions and important visitors. “How powerful that merchant must be!” thought the stonecutter. He became envious and wished he could be like the merchant… Continue reading Recognise Your Value: the Parable of the Stonecutter
