Book Reviews · Psychology

Neptune’s Quest in Aries: Healing the Masculine Psyche

Neptune is now in Aries and we can expect to see an increase in the idealisation of certain aspects of masculinity, such as heroic action, bravery and courage. But there could also be an increase in misguided or delusional actions that come out of the wounded masculine psyche. So now is the perfect time to… Continue reading Neptune’s Quest in Aries: Healing the Masculine Psyche

Astro Journal

The Evolutionary Challenge of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

We’ve been exploring the current mini triangle alignment between Uranus, Neptune and Pluto which represents a key turning point in the history of civilisation. In this post, I’d like to share my notes on an article by Gerry Goddard which explores how ‘Western’ culture and consciousness evolved in relation to the discovery of these planets… Continue reading The Evolutionary Challenge of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

Astro Journal

Working with the energies of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

After finishing the series on the current triangle alignment between Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, I had a bunch of notes left over that I hadn’t used because I always overprepare! These cover how the outermost planets work on an archetypal level and how we can use this energy to transform our consciousness if we choose… Continue reading Working with the energies of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

Astro Journal

Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Uranus

Last time I shared my notes on how the Moon Nodes are used in Evolutionary Astrology and how they relate to the Pluto placement in the Evolutionary Axis. Pluto represents the evolutionary intention of the soul as it incarnates and manifests its purpose through the Moon Nodes. In this post, we’ll explore how Uranus influences… Continue reading Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Uranus

Astro Journal · Current Transits

Pluto in Aquarius: Transformation of Individuals and Community

In previous posts we’ve explored the history and some of the possible effects of this transit, as well as Pluto’s transition from Capricorn into Aquarius. In this post we’ll go deeper into how you can work with it on a personal level to transform the Aquarius part of your chart over the next 20 years.… Continue reading Pluto in Aquarius: Transformation of Individuals and Community

Astro Journal

The Age of Aquarius: its meaning and possibilities

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

Apocalypse · Awakening

Notes on Apocalypse – WTF is going on?!

It looks like we’re in the Apocalypse, spinning happily (or not) in the eye of a storm we’ve brought on ourselves. Apocalypse comes from a word meaning to uncover or reveal, and is also linked to the idea of lifting a veil. But what is being uncovered? What is being revealed? We’re living through the… Continue reading Notes on Apocalypse – WTF is going on?!

Spirituality

Mystic Warrior Practice – Soul

Last time we looked at practices for the mind and how to train yourself to think and deconstruct your maps of reality. This training helps the mind to become transparent to itself so you can see into the deeper realities of consciousness. The most profound experiences of the mind are encounters with the soul and… Continue reading Mystic Warrior Practice – Soul

Astro Journal · Psychology

Chiron: Initiation and the process of Individuation

In Chiron Myths we discovered how the wounds and unfairness of life can lead to greater self-knowledge and healing gifts. Chiron gives you access to a higher perspective that can reveal the guiding hand behind your life. This is a part of you that knows you better than you do – and it has a… Continue reading Chiron: Initiation and the process of Individuation

Psychology

An Introduction to Psychosynthesis: the Consciousness Egg

Many years ago I went through a kind of breakdown and renewal of my consciousness that triggered an awakening. At the time I believed I was going mad, but then I discovered psychosynthesis and it helped me to realise that I was actually waking up… My first glimpse of the Higher Self pulled me back… Continue reading An Introduction to Psychosynthesis: the Consciousness Egg

Dark Night of the Soul · Psychology

Red Book Dialogues: Dark Night and Soul Retrieval

This brilliant dialogue between Jack Kornfield and Katherine Sanford explores some of the practical applications of Jung’s ideas, such as active imagination and sand play, and they talk about how we can come to terms with our suffering by going on an inner journey, or soul retrieval.

We’ve lost touch with our inner life and that’s why the world is so crazy and destructive. The world has become the dumping ground for what we refuse to face in ourselves – the ‘chaos of our own emptiness’, as Katherine Sandford describes it. We’re experiencing a global dark night of the soul caused by the collapse of the materialism that has driven society for too long. It’s an initiation that demands we live from the soul and become authentic. They also look at the rebirth that follows the dark night and provide a guided meditation to help you discover your hidden inner gifts.

Enjoy!

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Mythology

Tarot and the Hero’s Journey: Introduction

The Hero’s Journey is one of our oldest myths. It shows how we grow from ignorance to enlightenment through various stages of development, both individually and collectively. It was called a monomyth by Joseph Campbell in his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces, and is often used to structure stories in film and novels.… Continue reading Tarot and the Hero’s Journey: Introduction