In the vast tapestry of celestial bodies, Venus, the second planet from the Sun, emerges as an enchantress, captivating astronomers and astrologers alike. Beyond its astronomical significance, Venus has played a pivotal role in mythologies across cultures, weaving tales of love, beauty, and cosmic balance. The Birth of VenusIn Roman mythology, Venus, equivalent to the…
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The Year of the Wood Dragon
The Year of the Dragon begins with the New Moon on February 9, 2024 at 2:58 p.m. PST. These links cover different perspectives — symbolism, cultural relevance and predictions — for the Dragon, considered the grandest and most charismatic of the all the Chinese signs. Most are about 10 minutes long; the few longer, in-depth…
Pluto on the Edge
Across all walks of life what was once an obscure question — “What is going on in this world?” — has become more insistent in recent days. In noticing many hard-to-articulate feelings and overall confusion in myself and people in my life, I reached out to some astrology friends and colleagues to collect some of…
Your November 2023 Horoscope
A determined energy infuses the air as we continue through Scorpio season, bringing fierceness to the collective while offering support when it comes to the destruction of obstacles. This solar placement highlights the balance we all must strike between dark and light, underlining how it is sometimes necessary to break down foundations so that they…
October 2023 Horoscopes Under The Libra Eclipse
Given the importance of the Sun—the center of the universe—in astrology, this October 2023 horoscope serves as a useful roadmap for the month’s astronomical events. It may sap our motivation and vitality as it moves through Libra, its debilitating sign. Astrologer Ashish Somani can provide insightful advice to help Libras overcome these obstacles and fully…
Sorting Out Tough Astrological Transits/Progressions
I have been feeling particularly nostalgic this summer and dedicated a lot of time to processing personal and collective grief through my own dedicated rituals. It was almost 5-years ago now that Tem discovered the “lump in his throat” and in many ways it feels like it has lived in mine ever since. On Tem’s birthday I did a…
Venus returns as morning star
Astrologers are well aware of the current Venus retrograde cycle and her connection to the myth of the descent of Inanna. Now in Leo, many have noted the connections to the movie industry and the Barbie phenomena. (1) Looking through TMA archives, I have updated a blog (from 2011) with another tribute to Venus: her…
The Mysteries of Matter: Virgo Season 2023
On August 23, 2023, the Sun will leave its place of rulership in Leo, turning attention toward its more humble journey through the mutable earth sign of Virgo. The blazing fire of the higher self that erupted in Leo season now settles into your heart as a kindling flame of conscience. And as the raw…
The Lion and the Child: Leo Season 2023
The first ray of light that dawns in Leo season summons a feeling of celebration. The Sun has returned home to its place of rulership. And as the Sun rises to its full power, a surge of courage and vitality will shift the mood dramatically. The Sun is a symbol of spiritual power, the heart…
Waters of Memory: Cancer Season Forecast June 21 – July 22, 2023
On June 21, 2023 the solstice arrives, heralding the beginning of Cancer season. In the northern hemisphere, the Sun has reached its apex in the heavens, followed by its slow descent into the ripening beauty of summertime. Mother and Child by Frederic Leighton (1895) If Gemini expands your mind by gathering information, then Cancer…