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
Venus represents the principle of attraction and relationship and shows what you value and desire, how you relate to others and attract people or things into your life. She may be the planet of love and beauty but she also has a dark side, especially when she feels disrespected or overlooked, and can even be… Continue reading Planet Myths: The Story Behind Venus
In the first part of this series we explored the technology and humanity of Battlestar Galactica, and part two covered the religious beliefs of the humans and Cylons. In this final post we delve into the nature of the gods and the cyclical view of history in the mini-series and main seasons – and as… Continue reading Battlestar Galactica: Part 3 – All This Will Happen Again
In previous posts we’ve explored the archetypes and history of Pluto in Aquarius, as well as its personal effects. Another way to get a feel for how this transit might work is to look at how the archetypes express themselves through mythology and storytelling. So in this post, we’ll explore some representative films and TV… Continue reading Films for Pluto in Aquarius
In previous posts we’ve explored the archetypes and history of Saturn in Pisces, as well as its personal effects. Another way to get a feel for how this transit might work is to look at how the archetypes express themselves through mythology and storytelling. So in this post, we’ll explore some representative films that combine… Continue reading Films for Saturn in Pisces
Last time we looked at Thomas Mann’s Doctor Faustus and the destruction that ripped through Europe in the 1940s. Europe was rebuilt over the following decades and the American empire rose to dominate the world. But the destruction and nihilism that Mann described in his novel didn’t go away. The spiritual sickness is still with… Continue reading Exploring Faust in the 21st Century
We’ve been exploring the development of Faust and how the myth has changed over the centuries. Last time we covered Goethe’s version, the favourite because it paints our obsession with progress as a good thing. The world has changed a lot since it was written and we can now see where that obsession has brought… Continue reading Exploring Faust: Thomas Mann and the End of the West
Last time we looked at the history of the Faust legend and the first popular version by Christopher Marlowe. The tale grew out of the Reformation and it reflected the needs of the time. But as the Renaissance morphed into the so-called Age of Enlightenment in the 17th century, people needed a new myth and… Continue reading Exploring Faust: Goethe and the Myth of Progress
The legend of Faust tells the tale of a man who makes a deal with the devil to gain magical powers. The devil’s representative is Mephistopheles, who gives Faust power for twenty-four years, after which the devil takes his soul to hell. There are many different versions of the tale and it changes to reflect… Continue reading Exploring Faust: History and Christopher Marlowe
Following my review of the Changing of the Gods series and its call for a new cosmology that better explains our reality, I returned to my bookshelves to find clues to the roots of the problem. The ‘West’ appears to be going insane. How did we get so unmoored from reality and where do our… Continue reading Notes on Apocalypse: The Cry for Myth
This month we have an unusually long conjunction between Venus and Mars that lasts into early April and covers two signs. It started in Capricorn when Venus stationed direct at the end of January, and will enter Aquarius in March. Venus and Mars will form two exact conjunctions, one in February and one in March,… Continue reading The Venus Mars Conjunction – February to March 2022
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
Jessica Davidson 