Stuff by Whitney Will

• Locations: Columns By Whitney Will Published Feb. 17, 2021

  Saturn square to Uranus, the astrology of 2021

  Sun Signs by Whitney Will

  The dominating headline of 2021’s astrology is a series of squares between Saturn, the planet of constriction, and Uranus, the planet of rebellion. Squares are a relationship of 90 degrees between the planets that denotes conflict and tension between the two parties. They are simply at cross purposes, goading each… read more →

• Locations: Opinion By Whitney Will Published Dec. 23, 2020

  Solstice conjunction heralds air epoch

  Sun Signs by Whitney Will

  Saturn and Jupiter met up at the same degree of the zodiac, known to astrologers as a “conjunction,” on Monday’s winter solstice in the first degree of Aquarius. The conjunctions of Saturn and Jupiter, known as “the Great Conjunction,” occur every 20 years, making it a significant astrological phenomena, but… read more →

• Locations: Columns By Whitney Will Published Nov. 24, 2020

  Gemini and Sagittarius Eclipses close out a tumultuous 2020

  Sun Signs by Whitney Will

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  By Whitney Will

  A penumbral lunar eclipse of the Gemini full moon reddens the sky on Nov. 30. This is the first eclipse in the sign of Gemini since the nodes of the moon ingressed into Gemini/Sagittarius in May, setting in motion a series of…

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• Locations: Opinion By Whitney Will Published Sep. 9, 2020

  Sun Signs: An impending Mars retrograde

  Sun Signs by Whitney Will

  At 4:22 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, Mars will come to an apparent halt and begin retrograde motion. 

  For just over nine weeks, Mars will appear to move backward in the sky, before stationing again on Nov. 13 and renewing forward motion. Mars is the final… read more →

• Locations: Columns By Whitney Will Published Mar. 18, 2020

  Sun Signs: Saturn enters Aquarius

  Sun Signs by Whitney Will

  On March 21, Saturn will ingress into the sign of Aquarius, marking the end of one mini-epoch and our collective entrance into another. 

  Saturn has been in the sign of Capricorn since December 2017, bringing attention to the structure of our institutions and “the establishment.” Saturn’s… read more →

• Locations: Opinion By Whitney Will Published Feb. 12, 2020

  Sun Signs: Anatomy of a Retrograde

  Sun Signs by Whitney Will

  By now, most people have heard of Mercury retrograde.

  It is one facet of astrology that has made its way into the mainstream. Mercury retrograde is known for complicating travel plans, confusing communication, messing up technology, and eliciting all sorts of frustrating shenanigans when you are… read more →

• Locations: Columns By Whitney Will Published Jun. 13, 2018

  Sun Signs: Uranus in Taurus, Mars retrograde

  Sun Signs by Whitney Will

  Two events dominate the astrological stage this summer. One, which began in mid-May but will be in effect until 2026, is Uranus’ ingress into Taurus. The other is Mars’ imminent retrograde in Aquarius. Today we stand ankle deep in one, at the precipice of the other.

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• Locations: Columns By Whitney Will Published Mar. 21, 2018

  Sun Signs: Capricorn cornucopia

  Sun Signs by Whitney Will

  There’s big energy on the move. In mid-March, Mars ingresses into Capricorn, joining Saturn in the Goat’s sign. The copresence of these two planets in this sign will not go unnoticed, and Mars’ two-month transit will only invigorate the already heavy tenor.

  Capricorn is an… read more →

• Locations: Columns By Whitney Will Published Feb. 15, 2018

  Eclipses, dually noded: The first entry in a new astrology column

  Sun Signs by Whitney Will

  The much-talked-about “super blue blood moon” is now two weeks behind us, its appearance heralded in the first eclipse of 2018. Feb. 15’s partial solar eclipse, though only visible in Argentina and parts of Antarctica, signals the close of eclipse season.
  Eclipse season comes twice a year, roughly… read more →