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Mars in the Solar Return Eighth House

Mars in the solar return eighth house is a solar return placement filled with fear and trepidation. How scared should you be? Read on...

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Pluto in Aquarius: What Happens Next?

How will Pluto in Aquarius affect our lives? Remember this: everything changes because nothing changes - that's how the universe works.

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Saturn in the Solar Return Third House

Introduction This year I have Saturn in the solar return third house - and boy, do I know it! An X-ray taken at my local hospital confirmed my suspicions; yes, I have arthritis developing in my knees. Young subscribers may wonder what the fuss is about - older subscribers may get the physical reality and … Continue reading Saturn in the Solar Return Third House

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Saturn in Pisces: The End Of The Line

March 7th sees a new transit begin: Saturn in Pisces, the first of this month's significant planetary shifts. Everything is about to change.

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Lunation | New Moon in Aquarius: January 21st 2023

The New Moon in Aquarius on January 21st is the first New Moon of the year. It's time to to sow the things you wish to reap in the months ahead.

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Mars Retrograde in Gemini: Driving in Reverse Gear

We've been living with Mars retrograde in Gemini since October 31st 2022, so how is it going? It seems like a wild ride so far...

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Full Moon in Aries: October 2022

Tonight it's a Full Moon in Aries - so this will be a quick post! How will this lunation affect you? The answer may be staring you in the face...

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Book Launch | Real Life Astrology: The Cross of Matter

Real Life Astrology: the Cross of Matter. The book that tells you everything you need to know about the angles in your birth chart. Available to buy now.

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Full Moon in Pisces: September 2022

This month we experience the Full Moon in Pisces, the most sentimental and soulful of signs. It takes place just a few hours after Mercury turns retrograde...

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Mars in Gemini Transit: Fighting Talk.

Mars in Gemini. It's time to say what you mean, mean what you say and don't waste time on small talk. How is this major transit going to affect us?

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August 2022 Full Moon in Aquarius: The Glorious Twelfth

The August 2022 Full Moon in Aquarius marks the beginning of the grouse shooting season; but who will be in the line of fire? Read on...

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Cancer Rising: A Rock And A Hard Place

We are now in Cancer month, so to celebrate that let's take a look at Cancer rising. What does it mean to have a Cancer-Capricorn AC-DC axis?

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Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio: May 16th 2022

The lunar eclipse in Scorpio comes in a packed astrological week; Mercury turns retrograde in Gemini and Jupiter enters Aries. It's busy up there...

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Solar Eclipse in Taurus: April 30th 2022

This month ends with a partial solar eclipse in Taurus. A door may open, but what awaits us inside? All things are possible with this solar eclipse...

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The Pink Moon: April 2022 Full Moon

The April 2022 Full Moon in Libra is also known as the Pink Moon. This takes me back to my post on the Full Moon this time last year, when I wrote about the origins of this name being connected to the flowering time of the pink creeping phlox. Much as I love a floral … Continue reading The Pink Moon: April 2022 Full Moon

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The Chart Ruler: Traditional or Modern?

Your rising sign and its ruling planet often manifest with great immediacy in your life - so pay attention to your chart ruler - it's there for a reason.

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The Worm Moon: March 2022 Full Moon

The March 2022 Full Moon occurs on 18th March, close to the Spring equinox that happens only two days later. Like last month's Full Moon in Leo/Virgo, this is another lunation that changes signs after a few hours - moving into Libra as the lunation progresses. This is the lunation that marks the start of … Continue reading The Worm Moon: March 2022 Full Moon

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The Snow Moon: February 2022 Full Moon

The February 2022 full moon shines in sunny Leo. If ever you needed a celestial boost, this may be the lunation that brings forth a few creative solutions...

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The Wolf Moon: January 2022 Full Moon

The first Full Moon of 2022 shines tonight. In the sign of Cancer, the January 2022 Full Moon is also called the Wolf Moon. Get ready to howl.

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December’s Full Moon in Gemini: The Cold Moon

December's Full Moon in Gemini is called the 'Cold Moon' but don't be misled. There are some hot issues that may come to light this weekend...

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Venus Conjunct Pluto in Capricorn: Pleasure or Pain?

Venus conjunct Pluto is one of those aspects that makes people sit up and notice. This month, it touches us all as Venus stations conjunct Pluto.

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Total Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius: December 4th 2021

A total solar eclipse is one of astrology's main events. December 4th 2021 brings us one of those 'now or never' moments that changes everything.

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Book Launch | Planets Signs & Houses

I love it when I finish writing a book! My latest Book, 'Real Life Astrology: Planets Signs & Houses, now available from Amazon.com as an ebook (for kindle) and in print. Will be available from other outlets in 2022.

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November’s Lunar Eclipse in Taurus: The Frost Moon

November's Lunar Eclipse in Taurus is a more more powerful Full Moon than usual. Will it transform your life for good or is winter coming? Read on.

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Pluto: What Fresh Hell Is This?

We need to talk about Pluto. And as the Scorpio season is here, there is no time like the present to come to terms with the Lord of Darkness...

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October’s Full Moon in Aries: The Hunter’s Moon

October's Full Moon in Aries is called the Hunter's Moon, so what's it going to reveal? That depends on whether you're the hunter or the prey...

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Retrograde Planets: Life in Reverse Gear

Having retrograde planets in your natal chart is like having one of the team running in the wrong direction - so how do you turn things around?

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The Blue Moon: August 22nd 2021

The Blue Moon in Aquarius is the second full moon in this sign. In a turbulent season, what is the message being sent to us from above? Read on.

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The Sun: Let Your Soul Shine

Thinking about how Sun functions in astrology, I saw a lizard sunning itself on a rock. Reptiles need the Sun to infuse them with life - and so do human beings.

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Leo: Love Your Inner Big Cat

We all have Leo in our life as your natal chart contains all twelve signs. As the Sun moves into Leo, learn how to love and live with your inner big cat.