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Gary O'Toole
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The Moon reaches its fullest in Sagittarius by June 22, opposite the Sun, Mercury, and Venus in Gemini. Jupiter, ruling this Full Moon, is transiting Taurus, which clashes with the Full Moon and the planets in Gemini. Jupiter’s ongoing square to Saturn adds to the tension, making resolutions difficult despite the Full Moon in Sagittarius.
Full Moons typically bring closure, but this one is more complex. It emphasizes the mismatch of Jupiter in Taurus, raising questions about whether our pleasures align with our values. Activities, no matter how enjoyable, will prompt us to question our motives.
A Full Moon in Mūla lunar mansion demands deeper truth, not just factual correctness but alignment with our true selves. Mūla asks us to remove falsehoods to connect with our divinity, and through that, with others. The disconnection felt during this Full Moon arises from focusing only on surface-level experiences. Superficial enjoyment, without meaning, fails to satisfy.
Additionally, the North Node (Rahu) in Pisces, another sign ruled by Jupiter, presents a conflict. No matter how right we believe we are, or how wise the advice we follow (Sagittarius), without surrendering to the Divine, everything else is a mere imitation of Truth.
By June 6, the Moon aligns with the Sun in Taurus, in the Rohiṇī lunar mansion—its favourite. According to legend, the Moon favoured Rohiṇī over all his other wives (lunar mansions) and spent more time with her each month, resulting in a curse that made him wax and wane. This story illustrates that lingering too long on pleasures inevitably leads to decline.
Rohiṇī, known as the "red lady," symbolizes sexual arousal and desire, but it also signifies growth in any aspect of life. No wonder the Moon wanted to linger here longer! In Taurus, the Moon is exalted and at its strongest, promoting growth and stabilizing the mind, especially through sensual pleasures.
This New Moon, closely aligned with Venus and forming a square with Saturn, suggests two key actions: enjoy the moment and be sensible. Pay attention to your body's needs, not just your mind's desires.
However, since it’s a New Moon and Venus is hidden by the Sun, the energy is low. Keep this in mind if you feel tempted to indulge—you might not have the resources or energy to sustain it. Enjoy yourself, but don't overdo it, or you might end up feeling more extreme ups and downs.
A Full Moon in Scorpio is emotionally intense. How you experience it depends on your birth chart, daśās, and other transits, as always. A Scorpio Full Moon balances the opposite Taurus. While Taurus focuses on enjoyment and comfort (Venus, Jupiter, and Sun in Taurus), the Moon in Scorpio urges us to embrace change and uncertainty.
Taurus anchors us in sensual pleasures and basic supports, allowing us the luxury of dread. Those with full stomachs and a roof over their heads can entertain doomsday predictions; those who are homeless and starving have other things to worry about. This Full Moon reminds us of life's precariousness, where everything can seem wonderful one moment and lost the next.
This Full Moon is an important pivot in geopolitical unrest and personal resets. It is influenced (aspected) by Saturn, Rahu, Jupiter, and Venus. At the same time, Mars conjoins the recent eclipse degree in Pisces, it highlights themes of change and inevitability, bringing some sort of resolution to things that have recently been triggered.
The Moon reaches fullness in Anurādhā, a lunar mansion in the heart of Scorpio associated with Krishna’s devoted wife Radha, reminding us where our loyalties lie. When the Moon transits Anurādhā, it’s a good time for devotion, making agreements, and marriage. However, this Full Moon sees Venus exactly conjunct Jupiter, both of which conjoin the Sun, prompting us to question the deeper meaning and purpose behind our desires.
The New Moon on May 8 marks the start of a new lunar month in Aries, symbolizing major new beginnings. Both the Sun and Moon are exalted for a couple of days after this New Moon, enhancing their more benevelont influences. This period signals a powerful new phase, suggesting a positive start is on the horizon.
An Aries New Moon encourages proactive steps forward in personal endeavors. Venus' conjunction prioritizes personal needs possibly at the expense of relationships. This self-centric approach could reflect broader societal shifts as well. Yet if you wish to start something new in your life, you're going to have to focus on what you want.
The Bharaṇī New Moon is a period for initiating new ventures with the awareness that all beginnings must end at some point. Bharaṇī’s influence calls for commitment and discipline to nurture these new beginnings in a more focused and deliberate way.
Our last in this particular series looking at Rahu's placement in each sign of the zodiac. This one's all about Rahu in the most sensual and enjoyable sign, Taurus.
Listen to Kishori speak about the difference between "desire as allowing and desire as grasping", as we climax with our "beloved opponent."
During this Full Moon in the Svātī lunar mansion and Libra, opposite an exalted Sun in Aries, we're experiencing a significant moment of resolution and reflection. This marks a culmination point following the recent eclipse, as well as the Mars-Saturn and the Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions. These heavenly events have stirred considerable changes, setting the stage for unexpected developments.
A Full Moon in Libra may be a brief window for peace, particularly as Venus is now at its exaltation degree, yet as Venus quickly moves into Aries, where we find ourselves in a dynamic, and war-like, phase again.
Svātī, meaning 'independent one,' emphasizes our unique paths and the importance of recognizing our differences to us foster connection. If we're not connected to our unique path, we cannot connect with others authentically. Svātī's symbols, a young sprout in the wind and a sword, highlight the necessity of sometimes diverging from the norm to find our balance.
This is a pivotal time for introspection and forging meaningful connections, reminding us that while it’s challenging to maintain peace during turmoil, sometimes shaking things up is essential for achieving balance once again.
During this total solar eclipse, an exceptional celestial alignment occurs with all visible planets arranging themselves in Pisces or its adjacent signs, forming what is known in Vedic astrology as a shula yoga. This event coincides with the start of the Lunar New Year, named Krodhi, which translates to 'angry'.
Interestingly, both the concept of the Krodhi year and the shula yoga alignment underscore themes of anger. Yet, the philosophy around anger is nuanced, suggesting that while unchecked anger can lead to negative outcomes ('bad anger'), when directed towards just causes, it can be transformative ('good anger').
Pisces, the sign central to these events, embodies duality, encouraging the acceptance of complex emotions to achieve inner peace. Essentially, the situation underscores the philosophy of taking things as they come, recognizing that acceptance is a step toward tranquility.
The eclipse happens in the Revatī lunar mansion, which symbolizes completion and readiness for new beginnings. Revatī, meaning 'abundant', is associated with prosperity, spiritual growth, and the transition from one life phase to the next. Its guardian deity is seen as a shepherd guiding souls, reflecting themes of protection, guidance, and the journey towards self-realization.
This Full Moon and partial eclipse in Hasta lunar mansion within sidereal Virgo leads to heightened emotions as we approach the intense solar eclipse on April 8. Despite some unfavourable qualities associated with an eclipse, with the usual precautions being advised, there is great potential to create something new, but only when we can let go of something (Ketu eclipse).
Although eclipses typically suggest caution in starting new ventures, this overall period encourages productivity and manifestation. All that’s needed is a large amount of flexibility regarding outcomes. With Mercury (the Moon's ruler) at the precarious edge of Pisces, an open-minded approach is best as something ends and something new begins.
Despite the inherent uncertainty of the eclipse, it’s a time for engaging in rituals and setting intentions, provided we remain adaptable throughout.
The penultimate episode in our Maps of Consciousness series is at hand as we explore Rahu in Gemini, the most desirous and playful sign.
It's time to choose ...
The New Moon aligns with Saturn and is flanked by an exalted Mars in Capricorn and Rahu in Pisces. The tension that is possible can be harnessed positively, to concentrate your willpower on a specific goal. Saturn's influence brings perseverance, aiding significant achievements if intentions are clear.
The New Moon in Pūrva Bhādrapada lunar mansion symbolizes purification and insight, encouraged by the reflection and discernment that is likely at this time.
Pūrva Bhādrapada is associated with transformative experiences that bring out the truth, soemtimes, with sudden realizations. It's symbolism includes a two-faced man, a sword, and the front legs of a funeral cot, all reflecting themes of getting to the truth of our existence. Big themes of life and death are emphasized.
This New Moon marks a critical juncture, propelling us into new, uncharted territories for the upoming eclipses.
The Full Moon in Maghā lunar mansion within sidereal Leo symbolizes ancestral power and entitlement. And while this period might enhance feelings of pride and privilege, this must be balanced with the Sun's conjunction with Saturn in Aquarius, emphasizing the need for humility.
Despite Leo's typical association with enjoyment, Saturn's conjunction with the Sun discourages bold statements or expressions of wealth and power.
Maghā is ruled by the forefathers, connecting it to the spiritual realms, when we can give thanks to those who have gone before us, so they can open up doors ahead of us.
Kishori joins me to discuss Rahu in Cancer, where even our "illuminating dark lord" shines a light on our heart's desires.
With our hands on our hearts ...
The New Moon acts as a catalyst for the Mars-Pluto conjunction, intensifying our subconscious drives. These drives may manifest in ways that seem inappropriate to others, but could be what is needed. Mars symbolizes our instinct to defend against threats, while Pluto deepens this instinct, often concealing our true motivations.
This period occurs under the influence of the Dhaniṣṭhā lunar mansion, a position where Mars is particularly strong. Dhaniṣṭhā, meaning "wealthy," signifies abundance in all forms, not just financial. It is governed by the elemental demigods of nature and the cosmos, including the polestar, sky, wind, water, earth, pre-dawn, fire, and the Moon. This reflects the idea that true wealth encompasses all areas of life.
Dhaniṣṭhā is represented by a drum and flute, symbols connecting it to music, rhythm, and sound, suggesting that the Moon's transit through Dhaniṣṭhā is an auspicious time for music, dance, and ceremonies.
The New Moon's position in Dhaniṣṭhā, combined with the Mars-Pluto conjunction, marks a moment for making bold declarations. Expressing these declarations aloud may bring clarity and insight into your intentions and desires.
This Full Moon marks a period of resolution for the big ideas and ideals begun around the New Moon on Jan 11. This is when these ideas seek fulfilment in a practical way with the Sun in Capricorn, as we find more of a work-life balance with the Moon opposite in Cancer.
The Full Moon in Puṣya lunar mansion (Cancer), symbolized by a cow's udder, underscores themes of nourishment and growth. But what thoughts are you nurturing?
This highlights the importance of a balance between worldly ambitions (Capricorn) and connecting to your heart’s desires (Cancer). While it's not balanced to avoid your feelings to fulfill your ambitions, neither is it balanced to only think about how you feel and never do what you know you probably should.
This Full Moon is a reminder about what you should do but also how essential it is to nurture yourself while you do it.
A sneak peek into the year ahead, including Uranus' ingress into Taurus alongside Jupiter, as Mars triggers all the slower moving planets and bigger themes in the more immediate timeframe.
2024 will see big changes that are more easily implemented. This is largely due to Uranus moving into a trine to Pluto, after holding a stalemate in the square to Pluto since 2020.
Kishori joins me for our Maps of Consciousness series, exploring Rahu and the heart of the matter in Leo, the majesty and power of this 'regal' sign.
Jeanette 'Kishori' McKenzie joins me to continue our Maps of Consciousness series and a journey through the signs of the zodiac with Rahu, our "beloved opponent." In this episode, we explore the precision that is possible with Rahu in Virgo, while allowing every little thing to be just as it is.
This is a complex piece of the zodiac pie, a volatile juncture between Cancer and Leo, where Mars, Venus, Mercury, and the Sun all transit in Jul/Aug. It’s as if they are crossing a gap in the zodiac, where all seems lost for a time, especially for those experiencing the more literal expression of this loss.
Āśleṣā means ‘embrace’ and ‘clinging’, reflecting skills in mental and emotional manipulation - for good or ill. It is ruled by a serpent, while its symbol is a coiled snake. Snakes represents hidden, occult knowledge and spiritual awakening, as well as poisons, which shows an interest in treating illness. This sign creates immense spiritual and healing powers. Yet it also shows manipulation in our relationships, especially as Venus transits retrograde through the sign.
This is a time to look at our attachments; what or who we attach ourselves to, and how we manipulate others to get what we want. When the Moon transits Āśleṣā, it's a good day for secret knowledge, removing poisons, and treating disease. It’s a good time to rid ourselves of behaviours and relationships that are toxic.
The New Moon and lunar month begins in Punarvasu lunar mansion. Punarvasu, meaning 'light again', represents a return to clarity as the Moon meets the Sun upon entering Sidereal Cancer. Themes of repeating something are highlighted.
This New Moon is ruled by Aditi, the goddess of infinity. When we can step out of our space-time reality, we can simply be - and we can experience our wishes manifest instantaneously. There's no time lag. Punarvasu's symbol is a bow and arrows, reflecting our need to be precise in directing our thoughts, seeing them return instantly through manifestations.
The Pluto opposition to this New Moon is the hidden part we must acknowledge, our fears of not having or, indeed, having, what we want. Fear is at least a good focusing mechanism. Combined with Mars' opposition to Saturn at this time, we can focus all our energy and attention on getting clear and starting again.
Absolutely, yes - and no.
One of the first things you may ask when you see your life mapped out in an ‘astrology timeline’ is: “Do I have free will to choose?” Well, you cannot choose the weather, can you? Or how the tides turn? You may not even have a choice in how you react to what is unfolding. But you can view it from a different perspective. With a cosmic view, you can change how you see your life. And this may be all that’s needed to change its trajectory.
Kishori joins me to discuss the impact of Rahu, our "beloved opponent", on the sign of the apparent opponent, the other that is Libra.
Most give thanks with Jupiter, and complain about not getting enough with Saturn. In this episode, I highlight an important distinction between these planets, and how to be grateful - even with Saturn.
Kishori joins me to continue our Maps of Consciousness series with a conversation about our "illuminating dark lord" Rahu in Scorpio. We uncover some hidden things in Scorpio, with Kishori offering a much-needed counterbalance to the predominant narrative about Rahu in its sign of debilitation.
Kishori joins me to discuss Rahu in Sagittarius, the sign of knowledge and truth. We explore the word 'hope' as an "unword", which only offers something we never reach, instead of realising we must embody what we already are.
Every year brings its challenges and rewards. Some years bring more challenges, and more rewards. 2023 is one of those years, it seems.
War, natural disasters, an energy crisis, and major economic adjustment–possibly even a major stock market crash after further inflation–it’s all happening! But what is also happening is Saturn is moving from its conjunction with Pluto. This has reflected a particularly challenging period since the beginning of 2020.
Things are likely to progress in 2023 in ways 2020, 2021 and 2022 could not. The downside is that to move forward, many systems we hoped would return to normal must fall away completely, including the current economic one. And yet, new systems cannot replace the old one overnight.
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Kishori joins me to continue our Maps of Consciousness series, as we discuss Rahu in Capricorn. She talks about how we can be "grounded yet light as a feather"; how we can use Rahu in Capricorn to be very precise, to give something definition, as opposed to feeling Saturn as only restriction or limitation.
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As I come to the end of my 18-year period of Rahu, I have some personal insights and helpful tips and tricks to share about our "beloved opponent", including a more recent revelation: When we reach a goal, we have a problem because we need something to strive for with Rahu. This is why Rahu also represents blocks; we end up sabotaging the very thing we want, just so we can pursue it again!
We continue to shape shift through the signs with Kishori joining me once again for our Maps of Consciousness series. This time, we explore Rahu in Aquarius. We look at how the "beloved opponent" can open things up for us individually, and for all of humanity. The signs lead us on many twists and turns, and none more so than Aquarius, as Kishori talks about Rahu as if it were a game of Snakes and Ladders.
Barry Rosen joins me to discuss financial astrology, from a global perspective to more personal remedial measures specific to one's birth chart.
Topics included:
· The 8 aspects of wealth
· A financial view of the planets, signs and houses
· How to remedy financial issues based on natal charts
· Timing periods of prosperity and misfortune
· The astrology of cryptocurrency
· U.S. Pluto return 2024 and its impact
· Transits for inflation, deflation and recession
Where do I begin? Where do I end? Kishori explains there is no beginning and no end in this episode about Rahu in the sign Pisces; the never-ending story.
Ronnie Dreyer joins me to discuss the impact of the 2022 eclipses, including how recent events in Ukraine and the abortion law in the U.S. were triggered by the recent eclipse. We discuss how this may pan out in the months to follow.
Kishori joins me to discuss Rahu in Aries, including the potential for a more precise expression as Rahu transits the sign. The arrow has already left the bow and hit its target. It's time to align with what you've already chosen.
How can Sidereal AND Tropical zodiacs both be correct? Rikki Blythe joins me to discuss her new book The nth Degree, which explains exactly why both work and how we can use astrology in a more encompassing way. Sidereal and Tropical zodiac systems tell different parts of the same story - and that same story is the bigger picture of astrology. The nth Degree honours this divine tool, taking astrology into the coming age.
In this preview for 2022, I highlight some of the major themes of the year, using the transits of the lunar nodes, Saturn and Jupiter as yardsticks.
Join me for a more in-depth look at 2022, with an emphasis on each sign, on Sunday Jan 23 from 6 to 8pm UTC (GMT).
Kishori joins me for one last episode in our Maps of Consciousness series. Join us as we take one more bungee jump with ''the illuminating dark lord'', surrendering to the experience of the ''I that is We'' in the 12th house.
Kishori joins me for the penultimate episode in our Maps of Consciousness series. In this episode, we explore Rahu in the 11th house of ambitions and group dynamics, as we look at our individual experience of society at large.
Kishori joins me to continue our Maps of Consciousness series with Rahu in the 10th House, highlighting themes around work and success in the world.
Kishori joins me to discuss the 9th house of the father and tradition, and how we might follow our path with the help of Rahu.
Kishori joins me to discuss Rahu in the 8th house, an area which may seem unwanted, and yet allows for life itself. The obstacle is the way, as Kishori flips our awareness of the 'illuminating dark lord' in the 'darkest house' of astrology.
Kishori joins me to talk about the challenges and possibilities of meeting with the 'radiant lord of darkness' Rahu, in whatever form it appears. The 7th house is our doorway into the world, an opportunity to dissolve the notion of otherness. Kishori again invites us 'to the radical withdrawal of projection', so we can integrate and overcome any jumbled up feelings or sense of overwhelm in relation to the other.
Kishori returns for a look at the 'problematic' 6th house, and turns things around for us to see the full picture. She refers to the precision that is possible, the placing of so-called problems in context in a down-to-earth manner, bringing balance through a ''condensation of all difficulties''.
The spinner of tales, singer of songs, dancer of desires, lover of the leela of life, Kishori, joins me to discuss Rahu in the 5th house. Kishori talks to me about how to fully embody our desires, understanding our innate intelligence, and how to breath life into what we love, as we continue to play in the heartfield with our Maps of Consciousness series.
Kishori joins me to continue our Maps of Consciousness series. In this podcast, we talk about Rahu in the 4th house and its impact on the home, comforts and well-being.
The spinner of tales, singer of songs, dancer of desires, lover of the leela of life, Kishori, joins me to discuss Rahu in the 3rd house, and its impact on communication, choice and playing in the heart field.
Ronnie Dreyer joins me to talk about the eclipses in Taurus and Scorpio in 2021, and how these might be experienced through mundane events.
Topics included:
- The metonic cycles and predicting world events
- Planets and lunar nodes transiting the eclipse degrees
- Significance of the order of eclipses, from lunar to solar
Kishori joins me to talk about Rahu in the 2nd house, and how we can approach some of the significations involved, including food and values, family, speech and vision - what sustains us.
She discusses how Rahu can be a doorway through which we can access consciousness, despite any sense of contraction or lack.
Kishori, a Keeper of the Karousel, Luminary, Catalyst, Alchemist, Creator of designer software for the evolutionary mind, joins me for a series of talks titled 'Maps of Consciousness', where we explore Rahu through the different houses of the horoscope.
In this episode, we discuss the impact of Rahu on the 1st house, and ways that help mitigate any sense of contraction; instead, experiencing lighter pulsations and freedom.
Aquarius is the natural 11th sign of the zodiac, representing our goals, gains, groups of people, and networks, including friends, associates, and society in general. Jupiter expands and connects us to one another, and to our communities, offering us more hope in being able to get together - in whatever form that may take - but it also represents some complexities, some of which are addressed in this podcast.
I take a look at Jupiter's transit through Sidereal Aquarius and what that might mean for the world in 2021/2022.
Inspiring catalyst, alchemist, poet and Progressive Education Consultant, Jeanette Kishori McKenzie joins me to discuss her epic poem, The Song of Rahu, which explores the power of the shadow.
The Song of Rahu has been transformational for those at crucial turning points in their lives, a poignant reminder to shift perception, and harness what seems to be ‘unwanted’. It is like rocket fuel, to propel us to the next great state. Once we embrace this whole-heartedly as if steering into the skid, we let go and allow the transformation, knowing that all is well.
Listen to a preview of the transits in 2021. I highlight some general themes based on the sidereal transits.
Transits highlighted:
- Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter in Capricorn
- Mars and Uranus in Aries
- Lunar nodes in Taurus and Scorpio
- Jupiter in Aquarius
Barry Rosen joins me to compare notes on the Jupiter in Capricorn transit. Jupiter moves in and out of Capricorn on three separate occasions, from Mar 30, 2020 to Nov 20, 2021. Discover what Jupiter in Capricorn is good for and what it may challenge.
Topics included:
- Impact on business, the economy and ethics
- Spiritual implications and possibilities
- The 'Great Conjunction' and reset
My first astrology teacher Pearl Finn joins me to celebrate Guru Purnima, to talk about her own background and experiences in astrology, and to discuss a little about the solar-lunar return chart.
Topics included:
- What the solar-lunar return chart is used for
- How it can be used alongside the birth chart and what are some focal points
- How to work with the planets and symbols throughout the year
Astrologer Ronnie Dreyer joins me to talk about the eclipses of 2020, from mundane events around the world to more personal experiences during this pivotal year.
Topics included:
- Observing the eclipses, in the skies and in a horoscope
- The significance of the having the eclipses near the Solstices
- The metonic cycles and timing events
Vedic astrologer Alan Annand joins me to talk about Kala Sarpa Yoga, a yoga or combination which occurs when planets gather on one side of the Moon's nodes, Rahu and Ketu.
Topics included:
- The Moon's nodes, Rahu and Ketu, their calculation, myth and meaning
- The nodes' role in Kala Sarpa Yoga, its shadow nature and impact on a chart or period of time
- Varying degrees and conditions of Kala Sarpa Yoga and how they impact other transits
Vedic astrologer and Palmist John Fyfe joins me to talk about lines in the hand, and how this is expressed in the Vedic birth chart.
Topics included:
- Major and secondary lines in the hand
- The fingers and and their correspondence to the planets
- How to judge planetary predominance and strength in the hand
Vedic astrologer Barry Rosen joins me to talk about Saturn's transit through sidereal Capricorn.
Topics included:
- Saturn's transit in a different lunar mansion each year, from 2020 to 2023.
- It's transit to the Moon and how to deal with anxiety and depression.
- It's impact on world events, including business concerns, the impact on China and world economy.
Vedic astrologer and yoga teacher Marianne Jacuzzi joins me to talk about the upcoming Jupiter-Saturn conjunction and the implications, both practically and spiritually, in 2020 and beyond.
Topics covered:
- Yoga & Jyotish, Vedic astrology: Beyond transcending life; validating our journey through space and time.
- The Jupiter-Saturn conjunction of 2020: It's practical and spiritual implications.
- The current earth cycle: Where to from here?
As we transition from 2019 to 2020, we transition from the sign Sagittarius to the sign Capricorn. Listen to a preview of this pivotal year.
Discover the witness at the center of the void, the center of the storm that is life - and find your peace.
Rāhu, the north node of the Moon, represents an intriguing complex of energies; innovation and ingenuity, on the one hand, while obsession, sometimes even madness, on the other. Learn how to tame the dragon that is Rāhu, our shadow nature.
Listen to why Jupiter is so important in holding things together and how to remedy an afflicted or weakened Jupiter in your horoscope.
Learn ways to strengthen a weakened Mercury in a horoscope, whether practical or esoteric.
Learn about Mars and how to strengthen your will power and energy through practical and esoteric means.
Discover practical and esoteric remedies for the Moon and your emotional and mental well-being. In this episode, I describe various techniques to uplift the Moon and the mind, including the planets that have the power to take the Moon out of debilitation in Scorpio.
What are the remedies for a weakly placed Sun in the horoscope? Learn ways to strengthen the Sun, either directly by taking some practical steps, or indirectly by strengthening planets which cancel the Sun's debilitation in Libra.
The total solar eclipse on July 2, 2019 opened up the possibility for change, with the possibility of integrating the changes if we are more conscious. However, it could just as easily leave us unable to integrate parts of ourselves and create two types of shadows; the things we get addicted (North Node) and allergic (South Node) to.
Although there are a multitude of reasons someone might seek an astrology reading, it really boils down to just three basic impulses. These are known as the three gunas of Vedic philosophy; tamas, rajas and sattva, and every question you ask in a reading has its basis in one or more of these.
Ketu is seen by many Vedic astrologers to be exalted in Sagittarius. Although Ketu’s conjunction with Saturn in Sagittarius shows other complex dynamics, it is generally tipped in favour of wild abandon and ideological fervour. We must eventually move beyond our points of view to a more objective appraisal, just as Capricorn follows Sagittarius in zodiacal order.
Remedies are a big part of Jyotish. Traditionally, gemstones, mantras, fasting and charity are prescribed but you can also incorporate practical approaches to challenges in your horoscope.
In this podcast, I offer two explanations of how the planets could influence us on Earth.
In April 2019, Jupiter stations at 0 degrees of Sidereal Sagittarius, thus remaining at this degree from March 29 until April 23. This is a gap in the zodiac, between Scorpio and Sagittarius; when we prepare for the worst (Scorpio) and hope for the best (Sagittarius) in relation to Brexit.
Jupiter’s station in this gap reflects a breakdown and, as the biggest planet in our solar system, a dip in a sense of hope and optimism, particularly in relation to order and the economy.
In this podcast, I talk about how signs can polarize each other, especially when they involve the nodes of the Moon, and how to find a counterbalance between two extremes.
Happy New Year!
Does this new chapter have yet to be written or is it just waiting to be read? Maybe it writes itself as it's being read?!
AKA 'Wired to the Moon'
Ever since I was introduced to astrology, I've wondered: by knowing what I know about the stars, does it mean I am more influenced? Astrology is a double-edged sword, it seems. You know something, and then you cannot 'unknow' it, and can no longer avoid it.
I feel tethered to the stars every time I recall a planetary placement in my chart, and become aware of the need to express the impulse, which I cannot simply ignore.
But how much of this is true, and how much is of my making?