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Effects of Venus Retrograde in the Natal Chart

Whenever I talk about natal retrograde planets, the people who experience the most fear are the people with Venus retrograde. You hear all kinds of terrible stuff – Venus retrograde people never find love, they break up and get back together but never commit, money never comes to them, etc. And I understand the fear. […]

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Effects of Mercury Retrograde in the Natal Chart

Whenever people ask about the meaning of retrograde planets in the natal chart, Mercury is always the first planet they mention. This makes perfect sense given how fearsome and frequent Mercury retrograde periods can be. People wonder if having Mercury retrograde means their business or mental affairs are going to be difficult forever.

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The Sun In Astrology: How To Find Your Calling

‘When you have a “calling” it’s usually apparent to you, right?’ Monica on Making Heads Or Tails Of A Planet… kashmiri responded and since we’re talking the Sun in astrology, I thought I’d add my two cents. First, the Sun in astrology shows the vocation. vo-ca-tion 1. a particular occupation, business, or profession; calling. 2.

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Effect Of Retrograde Planets in the Natal Chart

Recently turtle made a request in the forums that I write a series on natal retrograde planets. I let her know that she must be psychic, because I was in the process of working on exactly that! Also, I LOVE requests like this, so I am happy to oblige!

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Do You Have to Love Yourself Before You Love Others?

Since I’ve been on a kick of debunking common self-care myths, let me tackle the biggest one of all: that you have to fully love yourself before you can love and be loved by others. Like most of these ideas, this started with the best of intentions, but has mutated into something that often does

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On Being A Picky Snob

My husband and I were talking about a person we know. There are very few people he loves or likes or cares to be around.  Consequently he’s lonely. He doesn’t like this either.

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