Astro Journal · Current Transits

Saturn Neptune Conjunction in Aries – Time to Wake Up!

Last time we explored the history of Saturn Neptune conjunctions in Aries to get a feel for how they work. The current conjunction doesn’t become exact until 20th February 2026 but it gets close this year. It enters an 8-degree orb on 3rd March 2025 and gets to within 12 minutes of exact on 15th… Continue reading Saturn Neptune Conjunction in Aries – Time to Wake Up!

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Saturn Neptune Conjunction in Aries: Historical Examples

This year the Saturn Neptune cycle that started in 1989 comes to an end and the next cycle begins with the conjunction in 2025–26. These conjunctions happen about every 36 years and the entire cycle represents how we manifest our collective ideals through religion, politics, society and culture. It tests how well our beliefs and… Continue reading Saturn Neptune Conjunction in Aries: Historical Examples

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Venus Retrograde in Aries and Pisces 2025

This year the Venus retrograde cycle is pretty special because it coincides with the momentous event of Neptune entering Aries for the first time in 165 years. Venus enters her retrograde shadow in Pisces on 28th January and stations retrograde in Aries on 2nd March, crossing paths with Neptune along the way and then back… Continue reading Venus Retrograde in Aries and Pisces 2025

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The Amazing Golden Hats of Bronze Age Astronomers

Last time we explored the way ancient peoples tracked the cycles of the sun and moon using stone circles, passage tombs and massive earthworks. They also encoded the angles of the solstices and lunar standstills into objects like the gold lozenge found near Stonehenge. There are many ways to encode astronomical information into objects and… Continue reading The Amazing Golden Hats of Bronze Age Astronomers

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Ancient Astronomy and Lunar Standstills

Last time we explored the current major lunar standstill or lunistice which happens once every 18.6 years and lasts for about 2 years. During this time the moon rises and sets in more extreme positions and reaches higher in the sky than the sun in the summer and lower in winter in the northern hemisphere.… Continue reading Ancient Astronomy and Lunar Standstills

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Astro Journal December 2024

We’re almost at the end of 2024 and things will continue to feel intense as the Mars retrograde cycle unfolds into next year while opposite Pluto. There may be many surprises to come as Mars goes retrograde and throws unexpected spanners into the works. But there are also plenty of opportunities for positive transformations and… Continue reading Astro Journal December 2024

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Venus Retrograde Workbook – An Essential Guide!

Make the most of every Venus retrograde transit with this essential workbook! Venus goes retrograde in March 2025 but I’m releasing this early to get ahead of the upcoming Mars retrograde so you can start preparing now. In this guide you will find everything you need to thrive during Venus retrograde transits. The 51-page PDF… Continue reading Venus Retrograde Workbook – An Essential Guide!

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Mercury is going Retrograde – Don’t Panic…!

Actually Mercury isn’t retrograde right now – it has just entered its retrograde shadow and will station retrograde on 26th November. But that’s not going to stop the drama queens from clogging up social media with their Mercury retrograde hysteria and silliness. Most of the fears around Mercury retrograde are exaggerated and done for attention… Continue reading Mercury is going Retrograde – Don’t Panic…!

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Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius 2024

Mercury is about to enter his retrograde shadow in Sagittarius and will station retrograde at the end of the month. This year he’s been going retrograde in fire signs when it’s a good time to rethink your ideas about the future and how you channel inspiration, creativity and intuition. This pattern continues into 2025 but… Continue reading Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius 2024

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Astro Journal November 2024

As we approach the end of the year intensity levels are rising, alongside extreme and disruptive events, with potential sudden reversals and surprises. The feeling of dragging yourself forward through sludge may start to lift when Saturn goes direct mid-month but Neptune remains retrograde until December so a sense of bewildered confusion may continue. The… Continue reading Astro Journal November 2024