Mars Direct– the WHOOSH effect There is a phenomenon that I call the WHOOSH time at the end of Mars retrograde. Mars is the planet of speed, action, and activity. When retrograde, all of this slows as
March-April 2025 Mercury retrograde Survival Guide It’s almost that time of year again– the often-dreaded Mercury retrograde. Dreaded why? Read on for a full exploration of what it means when the planet of communication appears to move
Venus Retrograde basics Venus retrograde occurs about every 18 months and lasts about six weeks. Venus is the planet that represents love, attraction, and money, as well as our aesthetic tastes and basic beliefs about the value of
What happens when the planet of action loses its fire? That’s Mars retrograde, back once more signaling a slowdown of activity and forward motion, stirring up delays, and asking you to reconsider your impulses. As we get
2022 Mercury retrograde Survival Guide It’s almost that time of year again– the often-dreaded Mercury retrograde. Dreaded why? Read on for a full exploration of what it means when the planet of communication appears to move backward.
Venus Retrograde basics Venus retrograde occurs about every 18 months and lasts about six weeks. Venus is the planet that represents love, attraction, and money, as well as our aesthetic tastes and basic beliefs about the value of
2021 Mercury retrograde in Gemini You don’t know what you don’t know Mercury retrograde may seem to come on a bit early this time, as Mercury pulls into a 90° “square” angle with Neptune– god of the
2021 Mercury retrograde in Aquarius The sign Aquarius has been in the news lately. Aquarius was the setting of December 2020’s Great Conjunction, with Saturn and Jupiter continuing their journey through this progressive and humanitarian sign. (–>Saturn
What is Mercury retrograde? I think Mercury retrograde is probably the number one “gateway” event that pulls people into the realness of astrology beyond the horoscopes. I have not done a formal survey on this. But it’s
Around mid-late August, you may begin to feel a subtle (or not so subtle) slowdown, a drain on your energies. That’s because Mars retrograde is coming starting in September. Mars goes retrograde every other year for approximately
Mars will activate, motivate, and inspire you to fight the good fight. But when we see Mars making some difficult connections to other planets, like we are seeing this Fall, crises and emotions spin up quickly. Mars in Aries boosts the irritability factor and makes you more acutely aware of your drives, desires, and self-interest.
Venus retrograde dates May 13 – June 25, 2020 in the sign Gemini Venus Retrograde in the age of COVID-19 In astrology, the love goddess Venus governs money, beauty, and social interactions. Any retrograde planet alters the
Mercury retrogrades are not all the same If you have been watching the skies for a while, you might notice that some Mercury retrograde times go by largely unnoticed. Others are like a stinking pile of
Look up in the sky. What do you see? Not much of a Moon these days… because just a few days ago the Moon was new – a Solar Eclipse in Leo, to be exact. You might
This is temporary This is temporary This is temporary Some time ago, I attended a meditation course where the main technique consisted of sitting still with eyes closed, carefully witnessing the sensations that arose, and keeping in
Are you feeling this Mars retrograde? That heavy, tired, out-of-gas feeling? Mars is sooooo retrograde right now. Retrograde Mars is closing in on the South Node this week, which drains things away from us, like our energy (Mars). This
Is this thing still on? Hi, folks! I’m back with new mojo and a new website. What do you think? The header image makes me laugh and think of the friend who made it for me. Have