ASTROLOGY.OF.NOW

Ok, welcome to 2024, and you might have heard me mention what a crazy year this is set to be. Nobody really knows exactly how it will unfold, but rest assured, the effects won't be subtle at all...

Venus now joins Mars and Mercury in Sagittarius, adding another dimension to the quest for broader understanding and truth through sharing our whopping stories. However, their challenging squares to Saturn and Neptune in Pisces suggest an inconsolable struggle between idealism and reality, a tension which could easily feed the anguish of confusion or disillusionment...

Being horribly wrong is bad enough, but refusing to acknowledge it is far worse. The gravest mistake, though, is inflicting our misguided convictions upon others, leaving scars that will outlive us....

...the nonsense permeating the mainstream is flying thick and fast. Discernment is needed, and maybe even some restraint if you don't want to be sucked down the abominable sinkhole of today's interminable ludicrousnesses...

Under the Cancer Full Moon, emotions swell like a tide, drenching us in a sea of lachrymose sentimentality. This lunar phase, deeply rooted in Cancer's nurturing spirit, stirs a longing for clinging emotional connections and a protective urge towards those we hold dear...

Excerpt: "It's a gentle push to structure your inner world, to bring order to the chaos of unaddressed emotions and spiritual uncertainties. Unfounded fears and paranoia can be alleviated if you..."

Excerpt: "This lunar phase, known for its culmination and confrontation, prompts you to examine the dichotomy between the subjective emotions rooted in your familial past and the more objective, structured approach championed by the Capricorn Sun in your 9th house. It's a cosmic call to..."

Excerpt: "This period may unveil the superficiality of quick fixes, as the serious Capricorn energy demands substance and integrity. The risk of misinterpretation or accusations of unethical practices looms, particularly under the..."

Excerpt: "The challenge here is not to succumb to the temptation of withdrawal, especially if insecurities about expressing your authentic self loom large. It's important to recognise that..."

The Full Moon's opposition to the Sun in Capricorn highlights the tension between your emotional world and the external demands of responsibility and practicality. The Sun's light in Capricorn illuminates the need for...

Excerpt: "...there's a transformative magic in your interactions with those closest to you. In these circles, you find a sanctuary where your meticulous nature is not just tolerated but celebrated. This environment allows..."

Excerpt: "It’s important to remember that, while you may wish to hide certain aspects of yourself, especially things you may feel guilty about, it can be difficult under such a bright Moon whose jolt from Uranus shakes up excitement and calls for..."

Excerpt: "Are your choices driven by a sense of duty, or do they stem from a genuine desire to support those around you? The tension between your commitments and personal well-being is..."

Excerpt: "Even surrounding yourself with people who traditionally don’t value emotions, a reflection of Saturn’s pragmatic trine from Pisces in your 4th house, fails to conceal the scars and shield you from the pain. This period challenges you to..."

Excerpt: "The Sun in your sign illuminates your natural inclination towards responsibility and structure, urging you to integrate these qualities into your personal and professional relationships. The push and pull of these opposing forces are..."

Excerpt: "To navigate this challenging celestial landscape, it's beneficial to embrace the Capricorn Sun's objective light, listening more attentively, communicating openly, and asking questions that..."

Excerpt: "You're encouraged to explore how you express affection and creativity, and how these expressions align with your role in your social circle or community. Are you self-censoring, frustrated, or holding back your artistic flair for fear of..."

SOLSTICE, and our perception shifts again, from seeing the world as mere concepts and stories to dense matter and particles along the spectrum of respective social constructs. We are all somewhere along the scale, each edging to go higher...

As things change, so do mindsets, and this remains most true as immense cosmic light floods the planets via the Sun's transit over our galactic centre....

We are at the business end of things here, and there's so much to talk about as the world is set to shift into a whole new gear...

Let's not mince words here, folks. We're staring down the barrel of some hardcore cosmic ribaldry here, and if it's the "peace & love" conciliatory approach you're after, VENUS & PALLAS ATHENA teaming up at the gut-wrenching 10th-degree of Scorpio is hardly your amicable United Nations homecoming delegation....

In the context of a Sagittarius lunation, where the Sun (conscious expression) and Moon (instinctive notions) are synodically aligned, our primordial nature, both inner and outer, is in confluence with the search for meaning and truth....

Excerpt: "It symbolises newfound vigour and assertiveness, strengthening any narrative that you seek to stand behind, urging you to fervently defend and advocate for your beliefs and principles. This lunation may awaken a..."

Excerpt: "This aspect indicates a tug-of-war between your expanding sense of self-confidence and the deeper, transformative experiences of the 8th house lunation. You might find yourself driven by a newfound desire for self-improvement and personal freedom. This inner awakening, however, may not..."

Excerpt: "...what's real and what isn't regarding intimate matters. This period might feel uncomfortable, prompting you to strip away superficialities and genuinely explore the nature of your commitments. The interactions with Jupiter and Venus/Pallas Athena offer..."

Excerpt: "Events conspire, prompting you to reevaluate your daily routine, adopt new attitudes, anything that will break you out of your cloistered habits and into a healthier lifestyle. This lunation is a reminder to..."

Excerpt: "Intuitively guided independent thought and action become paramount during this phase. The societal inclination to seek validation from external sources could be misleading, especially when..."

Excerpt: "This celestial phenomenon goes beyond engendering you with an innate sense of geographic displacement; its fire ignites you toward a deeper spiritual and emotional quest. You might find yourself..."

Excerpt: "This period symbolises a necessary destruction of old patterns, a metaphorical wandering in the wilderness, essential for your eventual discovery of clarity and peace. This transformative journey is..."

Excerpt: "Concerns over finances are paramount, not so much about your current economic status, but the ongoing sustainability of your resources. A storm gathers on the horizon..."

Excerpt: "...this lunar event is not merely a fleeting phase but a pivotal juncture in your life's journey, calling you to solidify your inner fortitude and sharpen the acuity of your mind's inner wisdom. Your intuition is best when..."

Excerpt: "Adopting a contemplative approach is wise, especially as you may find yourself at a crossroads, worn by previous endeavours or simply muddled about future choices. The rapidly shifting landscapes of your personal and professional life might..."

Excerpt: "This Moon cycle addresses those enlightened souls who champion inclusivity and collaboration, rich in their offerings of wisdom, teaching, and simultaneous learning. Any challenge that emerges in the forthcoming weeks likely stems from..."

Excerpt: "Your capacity to articulate the deepest truths provides a salve to the world's anguish and despair, positioning you to offer perhaps the most fitting solution yet imagined. Such a rise demands..."

A Sagittarian born on December 8, 1943, Jimbo became his generation's embodiment of the eye-widening high priest of extraordinary experiences that characterises his sign...

Since the full moon last week, it's been a rollicking, rough ride with lots of tension and stress, leading to major shifts. It's normal to feel a bit drained...

See what happens? See what happens when we put on a phoney act in order to ingratiate ourselves with others or to make lazy, performative gains? What a disastrous mess!

Then there's Pluto, the universally corrosive stripper, tearing shreds off our ego until all that's left is its core essence...

In the space between, the battlefield of love rages...

When peace means more wars...

...the time has come for all things flimsy, phoney and uncertain to keel over and... well, fall away into the sea. It's necessary, and you need to face it...

Under the light of the Gemini Full Moon, we face growing pressures to come to a critical reckoning with the fragmented truths of our tumultuous world....

Excerpt: "...catalyses profound self-awareness and personal transformation. This alignment has stirred a need to assert your identity and leadership qualities, but it also may have brought challenges in..."

Excerpt: "Conflicts you experience in your life during this intense opposition ask you to balance your need for material security with the demands of profound personal change and emotional entanglements. It's a call to..."

Excerpt: "The Full Moon invites introspection on how you might reconcile your versatile nature with a need for authenticity, especially in contexts where duplicity or superficiality could undermine your genuine intentions, causing conflicts with ..."

Excerpt: "This lunation beckons you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings, many of which might have been overlooked in the hustle of daily life. This introspective journey is essential, as it allows you to..."

Excerpt: "This period calls for a deep understanding of the undercurrents of conversations and the hidden meanings behind words. Rather than confusion and suspicion, know that the uncertainty of this phase causes you to..."

Excerpt: "This is a time of culmination, where the recognition or clarity you achieve in your career needs to align with your true self, moving beyond any superficial narratives that might have..."

Excerpt: "This Sagittarian energy in the 3rd house can drive you to articulate your beliefs with zeal and passion. However, it also raises the question of whether these beliefs are grounded in the practicalities of everyday life or if they're..."

Excerpt: "Whilst this actively masculine opposing force in Sagittarius hints at potential gains in nurturing yourself through ventures like physical exertion, sport or strenuous exercise, as well as the prospect of long-distance travel or expansive mind journeys and meanderings into solid philosophy, there's a challenge in..."

Excerpt: "This is a time to listen actively, exchange ideas, and appreciate the different perspectives that your partnerships bring into your life. However, Gemini's duality can also present challenges in..."

Excerpt: "...you feel a deep-seated urge to delve into unresolved issues, seeking spiritual redemption and a sense of closure. This exploration, intensified by Ceres, draws you towards..."

Excerpt: "This alignment propels you to expand your social networks and align your creative expression with broader societal goals. Mars adds vigor and assertiveness to your engagements, while Ceres introduces..."

Excerpt: "Your head and heart are at odds, and responsibilities in your work and pressing social obligations cast a dynamic and contrasting light on all the domestic distractions. This combination brings a fervent focus on..."

Remember, the Trojan war began after ERIS pitched her apple of discord into an elite party, ending 10 years later, after a Trojan horse breached the city walls...

Over the next two years, this transit will test our global solidity in all things intangible and mostly imperceptible, a concept that may seem paradoxical at first. Under Saturn's influence, the abstract and often elusive qualities of Pisces are summoned into a more concrete form...

Eris, the embodiment of the scorned feminine warrior archetype, is deeply embedded in our collective psyche as a force unafraid to intervene and blow the whistle on hidden truths, especially when marginalised or banished...

Drastic but necessary changes are happening. This process of stripping down and reconstructing is crucial for paving the way to the next phase of our journey, Sagittarius...

On tomorrow's episode of Cosmic Bus, we take a deeper look at how to deal with our Scorpio problems and charms, drawing on our inexhaustive reserves to shed old skins to prepare for the phenomenal rebirth that follows...

Scorpio is pissed. Who is he pissed with? And why?

Excerpt: "...shadowy facets emerge into the glaring light. Expect to wage wars, not just externally but within the deepest trenches of your being, as you confront and harness the..."

Excerpt: "Mars here doesn't just nudge; it pushes you into the deep end of emotional engagement, stirring passions and possibly conflicts that require your direct confrontation. The challenge here is not just to engage but to..."

Excerpt: "Scorpio's intense energy compels you to delve deep into mastering the minutiae of daily life that you feel compelled to control, mind over matter. However, this can induce ..."

Excerpt: "...challenges you to recognise and modify any unhealthy emotional attachments or behaviours. Sudden disruptions in your romantic life or creative endeavours are not just happenstances but signals pointing towards..."

Excerpt: "...this period calls for a careful consideration of your actions, particularly those driven by your Leonine heroics. The world indeed needs heroes, but true heroism is marked not just by courage and strength, but by..."

Excerpt: "...find yourself questioning and breaking away from long-held beliefs instilled by your cultural and educational upbringing. There's a potential for internal conflict as you navigate through this process of unlearning and relearning, which can lead to...."

Excerpt: " ...protecting what you hold dear. This lunation pushes you to advocate fiercely for your values, possibly tipping the scales from balanced diplomacy to unyielding conviction...."

Excerpt: "This period sees you embodying the quintessential Scorpio energy – transformative, resolute, and deeply passionate or fanatical about achieving your goals. However, this intensity is a double-edged sword...."

Excerpt: "...the 12th house represents hidden aspects, unconscious behaviours, and things not easily seen or understood. When Mars, the planet of war and assertiveness, activates this sector, it often brings hidden tensions to the surface. Under a Scorpio lunation, this can manifest as..."

Excerpt: "Uranus's influence brings a degree of instability, potentially disrupting your well-laid plans, especially by bringing things to light that have perhaps been a little short of impeccable, fully present, or honourable. It's a reminder that..."

Excerpt: "This Scorpio energy in the professional sphere is fueled by the upheavals happening in your private life. The tension between Uranus in your 4th house and the New Moon and Mars in your 10th house creates a compelling urge to break free from the past and channel your personal struggles into..."

Excerpt: "The Mars-Uranus opposition may stir unrest and prompt you to question societal norms, but your innate empathy ensures that your revolutionary ideas are tempered with understanding and compassion. Your challenge is to..."

The old guard, with its 3D monkey mind, is clinging desperately to the last remnants of their control, while the younger wave grapples with the cursed legacy issues they've inherited and the pressing need to innovate their way out of this horrendous entanglement of ancestral woes before the whole thing blows a life-crippling fuse...

Yes, this is really happening, and whether consciously or not you are pushing for it. Join me here on Cosmic Bus to discuss the incredible energies acting upon us, within us, without...

No, it’s not the apocalypse, but it is the end of the world. The end of THAT world, at least—the world of fear; of spite and envy and intolerance—all those nasty, corrosive elements that divide us all...

As the world teeters on the edge of chaos, our stubborn resistance to meeting each other's needs for comfort and peace leaves us gridlocked in a battle between hope and despair...

Since November 2021, we have seen no less than three Taurus and three Scorpio eclipses. Saturday's will be the 4th and final Taurus eclipse. You've been on a journey, moving from raw intensity to grounded serenity...

Excerpt: "As someone who tends to guard personal secrets, whether out of a sense of guilt or insecurity, you'll feel the tug-of-war between openness and self-preservation more acutely. This self-protective tendency may..."

Excerpt: "...your past and family background are under the microscope, forcing you to reevaluate ingrained prejudices. How you tackle this shapes your future. You can find emotional support and acceptance, but only if..."

Excerpt: "It's a grand finale of sorts, tying up this phase of your life with a burst of energy that can either set you on a path of enlightened action or into a spiral of overindulgence, depending on..."