Astrology
- New! Astronomy News Blog
- Jupiter In Capricorn
- Jupiter-Pluto Conjunction
- Mars Retrograde
- New Moon In Scorpio
- Mercury Retrograde in October 2007
- New Moon in Libra
- Venus In Virgo
- Mars In Cancer
- Sun In Libra - Full Moon In Aries
Posted by
Elizabeth Bissette
My ancient news feature at my Mythology site made me think, hey, why not do it here too - but about Astrologys' kissin' cousin, Astronomy. Here 'tis..
Book of the Month: "Cosmic Trends, Astrology Connects the Dots" by Philip Brown. A review and interview with the author are coming soon.
A dimmer switch on the Sun? http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/viewnews.php?id=87223
The comet of 2007: http://www.space.com/adastra/070127_comet_mcnaught.html
NASA/Mayan/Moon connection expounded upon on PBS: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/05jan_mayanruins.htm
Watch 'Demon Star' changing before your eyes: http://www.space.com/spacewatch/070126_ns_demon_star.html
Missing Air on Mars?: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/23jan_ltps.htm
NASA observing a lot going on on the Moon these days: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/23jan_ltps.htm
Mysteries of Saturn Unveiled: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307237699%3ftag=myspace08-20%26link_code=xm2%26camp=2025%26dev-t=D2WQY839001DMT
Scientists are using space sattelites to unravel secrets of the ancient Maya:http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/15nov_maya.htm
How far away are the constellations? http://www.space.com/spacewatch/070124_ns_far_constellations.html
What's up this week in the Universe: http://www.universetoday.com/2007/01/22/what%e2%80%99s-up-this-week-january-22-january-28-2007/
A dimmer switch on the Sun? http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/viewnews.php?id=87223
The comet of 2007: http://www.space.com/adastra/070127_comet_mcnaught.html
NASA/Mayan/Moon connection expounded upon on PBS: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/05jan_mayanruins.htm
Watch 'Demon Star' changing before your eyes: http://www.space.com/spacewatch/070126_ns_demon_star.html
Missing Air on Mars?: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/23jan_ltps.htm
NASA observing a lot going on on the Moon these days: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/23jan_ltps.htm
Mysteries of Saturn Unveiled: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307237699%3ftag=myspace08-20%26link_code=xm2%26camp=2025%26dev-t=D2WQY839001DMT
Scientists are using space sattelites to unravel secrets of the ancient Maya:http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/15nov_maya.htm
How far away are the constellations? http://www.space.com/spacewatch/070124_ns_far_constellations.html
What's up this week in the Universe: http://www.universetoday.com/2007/01/22/what%e2%80%99s-up-this-week-january-22-january-28-2007/
Posted by
Maria Vaiano
This blog touches upon the significance of Jupiter entering the sign Capricorn in December 2007.
Personally, I can't wait for Jupiter to enter Capricorn. As a fellow earth sign (Taurus) I know I'll benefit from the cosmic gifts Jupiter has in store quite significantly. And believe me, I can use some gifts this year.
Jupiter in Capricorn is almost an oxymoron though. The planet of expansion will be in the sign of restriction and discipline all year. Does this cancel Jupiter's effects? Are we all cheated? No. In fact, this placement will crystallize and put grand form to all of Juptier's gifts this year. Whatever Jupiter endows us with will be solid as a rock.
It's almost as if you can build the foundations of your dreams with this placement. Whatever house Jupiter falls in your personal birth chart will tell you exactly where the gifts are. Be sure to check out your personalized Jupiter forecast right here for more information.
Jupiter in Capricorn is almost an oxymoron though. The planet of expansion will be in the sign of restriction and discipline all year. Does this cancel Jupiter's effects? Are we all cheated? No. In fact, this placement will crystallize and put grand form to all of Juptier's gifts this year. Whatever Jupiter endows us with will be solid as a rock.
It's almost as if you can build the foundations of your dreams with this placement. Whatever house Jupiter falls in your personal birth chart will tell you exactly where the gifts are. Be sure to check out your personalized Jupiter forecast right here for more information.
Posted by
Maria Vaiano
This blog discusses the upcoming Jupiter-Pluto conjunction in Sagittarius on December 11th. What does it mean?
Jupiter comes into conjunction with Pluto on December 11th. This event occurs about once every 12 years, each time in a different sign. In December 2007, it occurs in Sagittarius and that only happens about once every 250 years.
Jupiter is like Santa Claus. He comes jubilant and bears wonderful gifts for all of us. There's amazing potential with this planet when it comes to abundance, expansion and opportunity. Pluto on the other hand, is a bit darker. Pluto rules our will and power. It has everything to do with transformation at the deepest level.
So what do you think would happen when these two planets dance under the cosmic sky? Powerful, mind blowing and penetrating expansion in a certain area of life. That is guaranteed.
Where this will happen in your life can only be determined by casting an accurate birth chart. The house in which the Jupiter-Pluto conjunction occurs will certainly have life altering events taking place in the days surrounding this all potent combination. Just wait and see.
In the meantime, expect everyone around you to feel righter than rain. Opinionation and convictions will be tightly held onto by all of us with this conjunction. This can give you a great resourcefulness on one hand. On the other hand, it could make you a righteous fool. The choice is yours.
Jupiter is like Santa Claus. He comes jubilant and bears wonderful gifts for all of us. There's amazing potential with this planet when it comes to abundance, expansion and opportunity. Pluto on the other hand, is a bit darker. Pluto rules our will and power. It has everything to do with transformation at the deepest level.
So what do you think would happen when these two planets dance under the cosmic sky? Powerful, mind blowing and penetrating expansion in a certain area of life. That is guaranteed.
Where this will happen in your life can only be determined by casting an accurate birth chart. The house in which the Jupiter-Pluto conjunction occurs will certainly have life altering events taking place in the days surrounding this all potent combination. Just wait and see.
In the meantime, expect everyone around you to feel righter than rain. Opinionation and convictions will be tightly held onto by all of us with this conjunction. This can give you a great resourcefulness on one hand. On the other hand, it could make you a righteous fool. The choice is yours.
Posted by
Maria Vaiano
This blog explores the current Mars retrograde period that began on November 15th and lasts until January 31st 2008.
Mars is the planet of energy, action and war. It's the planet of desire and initiative. It's the fighter. Yesterday something happened to our warrior planet however. He went into hibernation.
Personally, this will be tough for me to deal with. I can't afford to fall asleep on the job. Now, more than ever, I need my fight. But maybe this Mars retrograde is meant to teach me when to allow others to fight my battles with me. Mars retrograde can teach us it's ok to ask for backup.
In Cancer, Mars retrograde will cause some significant family and emotional drama. If you've got a personal planet in the early degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries or Libra you'll feel this most. It could feel as though all your old family karma is coming back to haunt you.
This Mars retrograde period will force us to conserve our energy and plan a little more. We need to look before we leap for the next few weeks. Rushing forward in action will only prove to be our downfall. Be brave, but be smart about it.
Some of us could feel as if we’ve been drained emotionally and physically. If this is the case, take extra time to care for yourself so that you are ready for the amazing push that’s promised in February. Trust me, it’ll be dynamite!
Personally, this will be tough for me to deal with. I can't afford to fall asleep on the job. Now, more than ever, I need my fight. But maybe this Mars retrograde is meant to teach me when to allow others to fight my battles with me. Mars retrograde can teach us it's ok to ask for backup.
In Cancer, Mars retrograde will cause some significant family and emotional drama. If you've got a personal planet in the early degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries or Libra you'll feel this most. It could feel as though all your old family karma is coming back to haunt you.
This Mars retrograde period will force us to conserve our energy and plan a little more. We need to look before we leap for the next few weeks. Rushing forward in action will only prove to be our downfall. Be brave, but be smart about it.
Some of us could feel as if we’ve been drained emotionally and physically. If this is the case, take extra time to care for yourself so that you are ready for the amazing push that’s promised in February. Trust me, it’ll be dynamite!
Posted by
Maria Vaiano
This blog discusses the meaning behind this month's New Moon.
On November 9th, it's going to get intimate. How could it not with a New Moon in Scorpio?
Scorpio is the sign we associate with death, rebirth, and transformation. It also rules the occult, our deep psychological motivations, and shared resources of all kinds such as other people's money and sex.
Not the playful, non committal kind of sex. This is the intimate bonding experiences that expose us to another person in a way many of us fear but at the same time long for. This is why Scorpio also rules soul mates.
The New Moon each month opens up a two week energy period where we can all utilize powerful energies for starting something new.
In Scorpio, w have an opportunity to release the more intense psychological pain we've buried inside. It's the purging New Moon. It's time to say "good riddance" to those ugly scars.
Scorpio is the sign of elimination. Use this New Moon to rid yourself of the scars you continue to wear with bitterness. Forgive someone who has hurt you. More important, forgive yourself.
Scorpio is the ultimate healer because he strips away the dead crust in our life with such honest brutality in order to force us to notice the new skin that's ready to take its place.
This is a fabulous time for anyone out there struggling with a fear of intimacy to release it. Feel safe enough to expose your soul to a spouse or partner. If you're single, this lunation may bring a soul mate into your life.
New Moon periods are a time to ask the universe for what you want. Cast your intentions out into the universe.
Scorpio also rules:
FATE
The universe will take care of the details. We simply need to put forth our intentions.
Scorpio is the sign we associate with death, rebirth, and transformation. It also rules the occult, our deep psychological motivations, and shared resources of all kinds such as other people's money and sex.
Not the playful, non committal kind of sex. This is the intimate bonding experiences that expose us to another person in a way many of us fear but at the same time long for. This is why Scorpio also rules soul mates.
The New Moon each month opens up a two week energy period where we can all utilize powerful energies for starting something new.
In Scorpio, w have an opportunity to release the more intense psychological pain we've buried inside. It's the purging New Moon. It's time to say "good riddance" to those ugly scars.
Scorpio is the sign of elimination. Use this New Moon to rid yourself of the scars you continue to wear with bitterness. Forgive someone who has hurt you. More important, forgive yourself.
Scorpio is the ultimate healer because he strips away the dead crust in our life with such honest brutality in order to force us to notice the new skin that's ready to take its place.
This is a fabulous time for anyone out there struggling with a fear of intimacy to release it. Feel safe enough to expose your soul to a spouse or partner. If you're single, this lunation may bring a soul mate into your life.
New Moon periods are a time to ask the universe for what you want. Cast your intentions out into the universe.
Scorpio also rules:
FATE
The universe will take care of the details. We simply need to put forth our intentions.
Mercury Retrograde in October 2007
Posted by
Maria Vaiano
This blog is about Maria's personal thoughts on this current retrograde period.
Mercury is now retrograde, meaning it appears to move backwards from our perspective.
It doesn't really move backwards - it's just an illusion. I wish the same could be said for the effect of the Mercury retrograde energy. But then again, I don't. What's happening now is exactly as it should be.
Whatever degree and sign Mercury turns retrograde in, as well as the house in your natal chart it retrogrades, will tell you plenty about where, how and why you're having miscommunication and misunderstanding.
For me it went retrograde in my 7th house which rules committed partnerships of all kinds. Spouses, close friends, business partners, clients and agents as well as open enemies (strange but true!).
It's bringing up all sorts of Scorpio issues for me. You know: manipulation, power, control and deceit. But I'm trying to transcend the lower Scorpio energy manifestation and access the higher transformation as I've had to deal with all sorts of struggles and bitterness between myself and someone who currently fits the bill of a 7th house relationship.
In some ways, this retrograde period is bringing closure to our relationship. The fact that it's in Scorpio signifies that the relationship is truly dead. Hopefully I'm now in the final stages of grief and when Mercury turns direct again the true healing process will begin.
When Mercury dips back into Libra we all get a blast from a past relationship issue to deal with even if it's not retrograding in your 7th house as it is for me. So gear up. You might be experiencing something similar in the next couple of weeks.
The good thing about a Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is that all secrets come out. This may scare you at first but you know what - the air will be so much cleaner to breath. Trust me.
It doesn't really move backwards - it's just an illusion. I wish the same could be said for the effect of the Mercury retrograde energy. But then again, I don't. What's happening now is exactly as it should be.
Whatever degree and sign Mercury turns retrograde in, as well as the house in your natal chart it retrogrades, will tell you plenty about where, how and why you're having miscommunication and misunderstanding.
For me it went retrograde in my 7th house which rules committed partnerships of all kinds. Spouses, close friends, business partners, clients and agents as well as open enemies (strange but true!).
It's bringing up all sorts of Scorpio issues for me. You know: manipulation, power, control and deceit. But I'm trying to transcend the lower Scorpio energy manifestation and access the higher transformation as I've had to deal with all sorts of struggles and bitterness between myself and someone who currently fits the bill of a 7th house relationship.
In some ways, this retrograde period is bringing closure to our relationship. The fact that it's in Scorpio signifies that the relationship is truly dead. Hopefully I'm now in the final stages of grief and when Mercury turns direct again the true healing process will begin.
When Mercury dips back into Libra we all get a blast from a past relationship issue to deal with even if it's not retrograding in your 7th house as it is for me. So gear up. You might be experiencing something similar in the next couple of weeks.
The good thing about a Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is that all secrets come out. This may scare you at first but you know what - the air will be so much cleaner to breath. Trust me.
Posted by
Maria Vaiano
This blog discusses the significance behind a Libra New Moon
While I know the New Moon occured on the 11th in the sign Libra and it's now 5 days later, I actually decided to post this anyway because it will reiterate how you can harness the power of any New Moon for up to 2 weeks after the lunation.
It also happens to be a great thing to do during a Mercury retrograde, don't you think?
Anyway, Libra is the sign ruling partnership and relating to the other person. It is associated with commitment and marriage as well. You can easily attract to you a potential marriage partner or business alliance if you know how to use this New Moon to your advantage and actively work with it's energy.
In addition, whatever house the New Moon in Libra falls in your personal birth chart will indicate the matters in which this partnership will most likely be focused. If, for example you have Libra in your 3rd house, it's likely that the new person coming into your life will be instrumental in helping you with communication projects or learning something new. Or it could be a sibling introduces you to a potential marriage partner. Get the idea?
This is how you flesh out astrological predictions for yourself so don't underestimate the power of using those keywords for house, planet and sign to help you along in your personal understanding of astrology.
In any event, I'd like to remind you that this lunation will bring opportunities for all of us in some way to take our ability to relate to others and supersize it. We can bring existing relationships to a deeper level or we can start fresh ones. The power of the New Moon is still going strong! Use it for your highest good.
It also happens to be a great thing to do during a Mercury retrograde, don't you think?
Anyway, Libra is the sign ruling partnership and relating to the other person. It is associated with commitment and marriage as well. You can easily attract to you a potential marriage partner or business alliance if you know how to use this New Moon to your advantage and actively work with it's energy.
In addition, whatever house the New Moon in Libra falls in your personal birth chart will indicate the matters in which this partnership will most likely be focused. If, for example you have Libra in your 3rd house, it's likely that the new person coming into your life will be instrumental in helping you with communication projects or learning something new. Or it could be a sibling introduces you to a potential marriage partner. Get the idea?
This is how you flesh out astrological predictions for yourself so don't underestimate the power of using those keywords for house, planet and sign to help you along in your personal understanding of astrology.
In any event, I'd like to remind you that this lunation will bring opportunities for all of us in some way to take our ability to relate to others and supersize it. We can bring existing relationships to a deeper level or we can start fresh ones. The power of the New Moon is still going strong! Use it for your highest good.
Posted by
Maria Vaiano
This blog describes the effects of Venus transiting through the sign Virgo
Today Venus, the planet of love, beauty, values and money, enters the refined and analytical sign of Virgo where she will stay until November 9th. Venus in Virgo is not a traditionally happy placement.
This is because the love nature and need for social expression tends to take on a more conservative and self effacing role. You still want love of course, but now you see fatal flaws in just about everything around you. It can be a real wet blanket in the romance department.
At the same time however, the energy of Venus in Virgo can be used to refine our own values surrounding love and this can easily become a time when we analyze our own personal checklist.
What do you need in love? What are your relationship requirements? What is your ideal partner all about? These are the questions Venus in Virgo will highlight and help you to discern.
Whatever house Virgo falls in your chart will be an area of life over the next month lit up with harmony and grace thanks to Venus’ presence. You should enjoy added protection and benefit.
At the same time, you will be serious and practical about the pursuit of pleasure in this house during the next month. It’s all about the work behind the value at this time. Venus is the pearl but Virgo is the sand that surrounds it.
Venus in Virgo knows that the pearl could never exist without the friction and work going on in those granules of sand. What will you sift through in the love and self worth department over this transit?
This is because the love nature and need for social expression tends to take on a more conservative and self effacing role. You still want love of course, but now you see fatal flaws in just about everything around you. It can be a real wet blanket in the romance department.
At the same time however, the energy of Venus in Virgo can be used to refine our own values surrounding love and this can easily become a time when we analyze our own personal checklist.
What do you need in love? What are your relationship requirements? What is your ideal partner all about? These are the questions Venus in Virgo will highlight and help you to discern.
Whatever house Virgo falls in your chart will be an area of life over the next month lit up with harmony and grace thanks to Venus’ presence. You should enjoy added protection and benefit.
At the same time, you will be serious and practical about the pursuit of pleasure in this house during the next month. It’s all about the work behind the value at this time. Venus is the pearl but Virgo is the sand that surrounds it.
Venus in Virgo knows that the pearl could never exist without the friction and work going on in those granules of sand. What will you sift through in the love and self worth department over this transit?
Posted by
Maria Vaiano
This blog describes the effects of Mars transiting through the sign Cancer.
On September 29th, Mars the planet of action and initiative, entered the sign Cancer. Mars is all about courage and fearless pioneering. Cancer is a sign concerned with security, safety and emotion. Mars wants thrills while Cancer seeks protection. Do you see the trouble inherent in this combination already?
There will be some intense emotional wars happening for us during this transit, that's for sure. Mars will be in Cancer for an unusually long time since Mars is due to turn retrograde in November. I'll explain the effect of that in another blog but for now it's good enough to be aware of the hypersensitivity in the atmosphere thanks to Mars in Cancer. We are all a bit more touchy than usual.
The great news is that this is a fabulous time for creative endeavors to meet up with your ambition. You will have unlimited energy to tap into your sensitivity in order to make things happen.
Mars in Cancer also suggests a strong nurturing drive will become more dominating over the next several weeks. Whatever house Cancer falls in your chart is the area of your life you naturally nurture the most. Mars in this house only adds energy to the mix.
If you have any planets in the cardinal signs at about 8-12 degrees, or if you are ruled by Mars, you will feel a strong energy pull by the time Mars goes retrograde on November 15th. Now is the time to push ahead in any business endeavors or action oriented plans. Remember, the key to using astrology well is understanding cycles and knowing how to apply these cycles to your life for the best possible outcome in life.
There will be some intense emotional wars happening for us during this transit, that's for sure. Mars will be in Cancer for an unusually long time since Mars is due to turn retrograde in November. I'll explain the effect of that in another blog but for now it's good enough to be aware of the hypersensitivity in the atmosphere thanks to Mars in Cancer. We are all a bit more touchy than usual.
The great news is that this is a fabulous time for creative endeavors to meet up with your ambition. You will have unlimited energy to tap into your sensitivity in order to make things happen.
Mars in Cancer also suggests a strong nurturing drive will become more dominating over the next several weeks. Whatever house Cancer falls in your chart is the area of your life you naturally nurture the most. Mars in this house only adds energy to the mix.
If you have any planets in the cardinal signs at about 8-12 degrees, or if you are ruled by Mars, you will feel a strong energy pull by the time Mars goes retrograde on November 15th. Now is the time to push ahead in any business endeavors or action oriented plans. Remember, the key to using astrology well is understanding cycles and knowing how to apply these cycles to your life for the best possible outcome in life.
Sun In Libra - Full Moon In Aries
Posted by
Maria Vaiano
This blog explores the Aries/Libra axis of personality and self expression versus relationship.
Today marks the entry of the Sun into the partnership sign Libra. Happy Fall Equinox everyone!
This month Librans celebrate a birthday, all of us will enjoy the transit of this harmonious and peace loving Sun sign somewhere in our charts, lighting up relationships in that area of our life to an extraordinary degree.
Whatever house the sign Libra falls in your chart is where you can expect to have some partnership themes manifest. Since the transiting Sun shines a temporary light on an area of life, all you need to do is know where the light is shining and then you know what relationships require your undivide attention this month.
The Full Moon in Aries at 3 degrees and 20 minutes this Wednesday the 26th will illuminate where we all need to strive to reveal our true self and assert our personality with courage and pioneering spirit. This lunation is all about individuality and is quite contradictory to the lessons of Libra.
Aries and Libra is the axis of the zodiac most concerned with balance. This month we are all challenged in some capacity to find the harmony between our inependence and our need to relate to others. How are your scales holding up these days?
This month Librans celebrate a birthday, all of us will enjoy the transit of this harmonious and peace loving Sun sign somewhere in our charts, lighting up relationships in that area of our life to an extraordinary degree.
Whatever house the sign Libra falls in your chart is where you can expect to have some partnership themes manifest. Since the transiting Sun shines a temporary light on an area of life, all you need to do is know where the light is shining and then you know what relationships require your undivide attention this month.
The Full Moon in Aries at 3 degrees and 20 minutes this Wednesday the 26th will illuminate where we all need to strive to reveal our true self and assert our personality with courage and pioneering spirit. This lunation is all about individuality and is quite contradictory to the lessons of Libra.
Aries and Libra is the axis of the zodiac most concerned with balance. This month we are all challenged in some capacity to find the harmony between our inependence and our need to relate to others. How are your scales holding up these days?