Uranus semi square Neptune 2017 – 2019 From 2017 – 2019 there is a very interesting “minor” astrological aspect in operation.  In astrology the angular relationships that planets make with one another are known as aspects.  Aspects show how the planets work together and modify each others’ expression.  Astrologers consider the major aspects as most significant when interpreting a chart.  The minor aspects are mostly subdivisions of the major aspects and add depth and detail to the overall picture. The square (major aspect of 90 degrees) indicates tension or friction between energies; the challenge being to constantly reconcile two forces … Continue reading →

A solar eclipse is a supercharged new moon bringing powerful new beginnings.  Solar eclipses occur when the Sun and Moon are conjunct (in the same place) in the heavens and are close to the nodes of the Moon.  The Moon travels across the face of the Sun and blocks the light from the Sun to the Earth in certain locations.  For the first time in 99 years a total solar eclipse will fall across the path of the USA, plunging parts of the country into darkness.  The effect is like a reset, like turning off the power to your computer … Continue reading →

Wednesday 21 June in the southern hemisphere marks one of our annual turning points, the winter solstice, which is the shortest day and the longest night of the calendar year.  The term solstice comes from the Latin “sol” meaning the sun and “sistere” meaning to stand and at the winter solstice the Sun does seem to stand still very low in the sky for a period of 3 days. The ancients honoured the Sun as a life giving force and worked in harmony with nature and the seasons.  During the winter months as the crops became dormant and life seemed … Continue reading →

April brings big shifts; symbolised by four planets changing direction.  Both Jupiter and Venus are currently in retrograde motion which means that they appear to move backwards through the zodiac from the perspective of the Earth.  Venus will change direction and move forward as from 15 April, whereas Saturn, Mercury and Pluto will all commence their retrograde journey on 6th, 10th and 24th April respectively. We may feel pulled in different directions, that things are slowing down, frustration at not moving forward and this may require us to rethink our direction.  Saturn relates to form, structure and groundwork and this … Continue reading →