Astro Journal

Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Some Questions

Last time we explored the four stages of evolution that a soul grows through on its journey back to where it came from. This process plays out through the Pluto placement and the Moon Nodes, along with their various aspects and rulers. Researching how this works has raised a lot of questions for me about… Continue reading Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Some Questions

Astro Journal · Spirituality

Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Four Stages of Evolution

Last time I shared my notes on how Uranus works with the Evolutionary Axis of Pluto and the nodes to liberate you from old conditioning on the path of individuation. This process unfolds in stages throughout your life but can also be mapped across multiple lifetimes. In this post, we’ll explore the different stages of… Continue reading Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Four Stages of Evolution

Astro Journal

Evolutionary Astrology Notes: the Moon Nodes

Last time I shared my notes on Pluto in the 8th house which are also relevant for Pluto in Scorpio. Now we’ve covered the sign and house placements of Pluto, we need to look at the rest of the Evolutionary Axis: the Moon Nodes and their aspects and rulers. Some of these notes are from… Continue reading Evolutionary Astrology Notes: the Moon Nodes

Astro Journal

Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Pluto in 8th house

Last time I shared my notes on Pluto in Virgo which are also relevant for Pluto in the 6th house or in hard aspect to Mercury. Now that we’ve covered the sign placement, we need to explore how that works through a particular house or area in your life. So this post covers Pluto in… Continue reading Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Pluto in 8th house

Astro Journal

Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Pluto in Virgo

Last time we had a look at the basics of Evolutionary Astrology and how Pluto works to bring about slow evolutionary change and growth. Pluto represents the soul and its deep unconscious security patterns, as well as gifts and talents that may be hidden. In this post, we’ll explore what it’s like to have Pluto… Continue reading Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Pluto in Virgo

Astro Journal

Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Introduction

Last time, I shared my review of an excellent book by Mark Jones about Evolutionary Astrology called Healing the Soul. I found the book to be extremely helpful in understanding my Pluto placement and made loads of notes which I’ll share in this series (plus extra bits of explanation). We’ll cover the Evolutionary Axis itself,… Continue reading Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Introduction

Astrology · Book Reviews

Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus & the Lunar Nodes

It’s about time I did some astrology book reviews and since I recently finished reading Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus and the Lunar Nodes by Mark Jones that seems a good place to start. This is an inspiring book packed with useful examples to help you understand how Evolutionary Astrology works with the birth chart.… Continue reading Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus & the Lunar Nodes

Astro Journal · Current Transits

Uranus Pluto and the Cycle of Revolution and Freedom

Last time we explored the Uranus Neptune cycle and the revolutions of culture and religion. In this post we’ll delve into the Uranus Pluto cycle which lasts about 127 years. The current cycle began in 1965 and we’re now approaching the trine which runs from 2026 – 2028. It enters a wide orb from 2021… Continue reading Uranus Pluto and the Cycle of Revolution and Freedom

Film & TV

Pan’s Labyrinth and the Power of Imagination

A perfect example of the Pluto archetype can be found in Guillermo del Toro’s gothic horror masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth. It’s a melancholic, imaginative tale with an ambiguous ending – like all good fairytales before they were sanitised for children. The film references loads of other fantasy films and fairytales, including Little Red Riding Hood, Alice… Continue reading Pan’s Labyrinth and the Power of Imagination

Astro Journal · Mythology

Planet Myths: The Story Behind Pluto

Pluto represents how you relate to the cycles of life and death and the process of transformation. It’s associated with the primordial instincts and the elemental forces of nature and power. Whether you’re ready or not, Pluto confronts you with the necessity for regeneration and the evolution of your soul. Pluto is a dwarf planet… Continue reading Planet Myths: The Story Behind Pluto

Dharma Diary · Health

A Fateful Encounter and an Unscheduled Pause…

It’s been quiet around here for the last couple of weeks and I’ve fallen behind in my writing schedule. But I have the perfect excuse: I’ve broken my left wrist and thrown everything out of whack. No more touch-typing for me – at least for a while – and pecking out words one letter at… Continue reading A Fateful Encounter and an Unscheduled Pause…