Can You Pick a Philosophy?
The other day I was talking to a friend about something that’s changed in my spiritual practice. It was a minor thing, but the conversation got off the rails pretty quickly. Something like:
September 2021
Is Uranus a Benefic or Malefic?
If astrologers are divided about Neptune, then they’re REALLY divided about Uranus. Uranus is about sudden change. Uranus is unfettered progress. It seeks to overthrow the existing order at all costs. And that, as we know, can be a pretty iffy situation. So which is it? Is Uranus benefic or malefic? As always, myth is
Sun Opposite Neptune: Who Is The Saint? Who Is The Sinner?
When the sun opposes Neptune, there can be lot of confusion around who a person actually is. I’m talking about an individual’s vital life energy, shown by their solar (sun) profile. The Sun in Virgo is opposing Neptune in Pisces at this time. I’ve written a lot about the impact of having Neptune conjunct my
Is Neptune a Malefic?
There’s a lot of discussion among astrologers about how to classify Neptune. And in classic Neptune fashion, confusion abounds. Some say Neptune is a little slice of divinity, the higher octave of Venus and the symbol of unconditional love. Others say it is an obvious malefic, throwing human lives off course and causing us to
Pluto Transit 12th House (Mine) – How It Ends
Currently, transiting Pluto has retrograded back into my 12th house. I started writing about this transit in 2007. It’s been a 14-year-long labor of love. Pluto will cross my ascendant for the last time, early in 2022. This transit dissolved all of my accomplishments. It dissolved all of my fear. It also most of what
What Is Your Obsession Or Compulsion?
My friend, Ben observed that everyone in my family has some kind of obsession or compulsion. “Yeah?” I asked. “What’s mine?” “Well you used to smoke,” he said. It’s true. I used to smoke 3 packs a day! I got up the middle of the night to smoke.
Loneliness
My neighbor’s dog died this week. He had her for 18 years. This is the same man who has seen so many of his friends and family die over the last year. His sister-in-law is terminally ill. His brother-in-law died about 18 months ago. His wife is taking off for a week – they have
How Do Oppositions Work?
If a person has an opposition in their chart is is impossible for them to act both sides of it simultaneously.The reason is the energies are opposite each other. This would be akin to being generous and cheap at the same time. It can’t be done!