One, two, paradigm shift as a new cycle that kicked off with yesterday’s potent New Moon gets underway, portents of bigger changes to come.   We’re reminded of the mask of Janus, which has two faces, one looking back, the other forward. Janus was the ancient Roman god of beginnings, transitions, doorways, and endings.   Yesterday’s Capricorn New Moon began a new cycle conducive for fresh starts, especially in areas like career, finances and personal ambitions. While Capricorn

Dramatic events continue to rock the world, fallout from the January 3 Full Moon, but this week’s aspects give us time to assess, plan our best response and even triumph.   Four planets—the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars--are grouped closely in Capricorn now. They form what astrologers call a stellium, a not-uncommon phenomenon. What’s extraordinary now is that they will remain in close proximity over the next few weeks, traversing the sky in tandem.   Which means that going fo

It could be a case of mind over matter this week as we celebrate the calendar New Year with an illuminating super Full Moon, many planets in pragmatic Capricorn and mental Mercury on the move.   As every year, much of the Western world celebrates a New Year just after the solstice. With the Sun in pragmatic Capricorn, there is inevitably some looking back and taking account. This is followed by a desire to set new goals and achieve more of them under the aegis of this strateg

We careen into the holiday homestretch, the merry sleigh ride propelled by the major energetic shift initiated yesterday, December 21, with the solstice and official start to Capricorn season. It’s a threshold time, one in which the light returns, becoming stronger every day. Until then, the dark dominates, indicating a more inward-looking time in which we seek comfort and rest, punctuated with lighthearted, festive good times.   At the same time, we’re moving away from Sagit

It’s home stretch for the season of Sagittarius, a sign that knows how to have a good time. A festive and upbeat mood prevails, while a Mars shift helps us to get some work done, too.   On Monday, the red planet of energy and initiative leaves the sign of the Archer for Capricorn. Mars is said to be exalted in this sign, meaning that this is where it performs optimally. Staying in this earth sign for the next six weeks shifts the focus to tangible results that have staying po

The holiday hurly-burly ramps up; we find it easier to get in the spirit of the season though there may be undercurrents of uncertainty.   On Monday, the Moon enters fiery, demonstrative Leo giving us a boost of confidence and creative energy. However, we might feel like we’re driving with the brakes on, thanks to a square aspect between put-the-hammer-down Mars and make-it-real Saturn.  Frustrations felt over the past few days, likely due to obstacles and delays, come to a h

Buckle up, for the pace accelerates rapidly leading up to Thursday’s illuminating Full Moon at the same degree as the Galactic Center, a powerful point in the sky located near the center of our Milky Way galaxy.   Astronomically, the Galactic Center is a supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A*, which is located about 26,000 light-years from Earth. Astrologically, 14 Sagittarius is considered a significant degree associated with the Great Attractor, symbolizing a power

“Tis the season—Sagittarius season, that is, a sign that loves to make merry and is prone to excess. It also ushers in a bold, adventurous energy, encouraging optimism and forward movement after a period of reflective intensity of Scorpio. This week, Saturn turns direct in Pisces on Thursday, marking the end of a significant cycle, and Mercury later stations direct. There’s a sense of renewed clarity and momentum now. And an invitation to trust our intuition, embrace change,

Illumination ahead, with a New Moon mid-week just before the Sun shifts into truth-seeking Sagittarius.   On Monday, we’re under the beams of the Sun in profound Scorpio trining Saturn in soulful Pisces. This aspect allows us to plumb the depths of our emotions while maintaining perspective and taking the higher ground. As well, Mercury forms a sextile to Pluto, which could mean some revelations are on hand, but nothing we can’t handle.   On Tuesday, Mercury retrogrades back

Settling down to a dull roar? Last week saw many planetary players shifting signs or direction, making it hard to keep up or make progress. This week contains a potent retrograde but also signs of hope and a chance to glimpse a more optimistic future.   The week begins with the Moon in Cancer making superb alliances with most of the outer planets. It’s a wonderful time for connecting and community, with some inspired thinking thrown into the mix. A shift occurs midday as Luna

As the planets align this week, we’re more than willing to, as John Lennon had it, “give peace a chance,” on the world stage and in our own hearts and minds.   On Monday, Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and “let’s all live in perfect harmony,” enters Libra. Every year, its sojourn in that sign creates three-week or so period in which a much lighter atmosphere prevails, conducive to connecting and creating, and enjoying the finer things in life. But it makes a very special

The week gets off to an intense start with a Full Moon in fiery Aries, the first supermoon of 2025 to boot, emboldening us to embrace the...

We finally get to enjoy the grace of Libra season--this after weeks of intense situations, culminations and fresh starts.   That's...

Eclipse fallout, a Mars shift—an intense week lies ahead with an all-clear sounded on the weekend.   Monday marks the fall equinox when...

We’re in the leadup to Sunday’s solar eclipse that, though technically partial, is generating full-throttle energies.   The New Moon next...

Buckle up! The leadup to Sunday’s lunar eclipse (aka Full Moon on steroids) promises a significant and eventful week ahead.   Powermonger...

It’s a wrap for Leo season this week, culminating in Saturday's radical and energizing New Moon.   Enjoy the “lazy, hazy, crazy” final...

This week, the Full Moon illuminates a strong sense that destiny is calling—but we’re unsure if we should answer.   Monday dawns with the...

Venus enters Cancer this week, and there are plenty of planetary plot twists thanks to Leo season that invite us to embrace both the joy...

Get ready to roar as the Sun enters the sign of the Lion, swiftly followed by an galvanizing and illuminating New Moon.   The week gets...