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 →
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Feb. 17, 2021
Saturn square to Uranus, the astrology of 2021
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Dec. 23, 2020
Solstice conjunction heralds air epoch
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 →
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Nov. 24, 2020
Gemini and Sagittarius Eclipses close out a tumultuous 2020
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By Whitney WillA 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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Sep. 9, 2020
Sun Signs: An impending Mars retrograde
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 →
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Mar. 18, 2020
Sun Signs: Saturn enters Aquarius
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 →
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Feb. 12, 2020
Sun Signs: Anatomy of a Retrograde
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 →
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Jun. 13, 2018
Sun Signs: Uranus in Taurus, Mars retrograde
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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Mar. 21, 2018
Sun Signs: Capricorn cornucopia
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 →
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Feb. 15, 2018
Eclipses, dually noded: The first entry in a new astrology column
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 →