ASTROLOGY.OF.NOW

Excerpt: "The juxtaposition of Taurus’s life-affirming qualities with the Eighth House’s association with destruction creates one of the zodiac’s most striking paradoxes. In this alignment, change manifests as a slow, almost grudging interference with the natural course of life, reaching a breaking point where..."

Excerpt: "Venus amplifies your allure, drawing others towards you with an almost magnetic pull, yet it also shines a stark light on the resilience of these connections. You must now discern: Are your relationships merely aesthetic fabrications, or do they..."

Excerpt: "This period calls for a steadfast commitment to moderation across all life facets, balancing engagement and motivation in your routines without quashing your inherent dynamism. Venus’s governance over this lunation underscores the need for..."

Excerpt: "any 'free expression' that you deeply resonate with, when expressed innovatively, can satisfy your need to leave a tangible, lasting impact. Experiment boldly now, for through these explorations, what you birth during this period will likely redefine...."

Excerpt: "This motley alignment promises radically expansive transformations that could shake the very foundations of your concept of home and security. Expect the unexpected: sudden shifts in living situations, changes in family dynamics, extended visits from heretics and family eccentrics, or even new..."

Excerpt: "This positioning emphasises the importance of patience and diligence, which are essential for successfully bridging the gap between the complex, creative expanse of your highly imaginative mind and your more tangible, practical duties. By adhering to these virtues, you are more likely to achieve..."

Over the next 5-6 months, as Pluto retrogrades through the early degrees of Aquarius, poised to dip back into the critical degree of Capricorn in September, profound transformations are underway....

Less than a week before the Taurus New Moon and we're all looking to find some steady, life-nurturing earth to ground us...

Why do we sometimes show such cruelty to those we care about the most?

Since Mars entering Aries ignites immediate action, catalysing a series of decisive, micro-aggressive moves until matters are fully lit up—watch those tempers....

Some transits are an utter energy vacuum. You feel dissatisfied, inadequate, hopelessly ineffectual and cut off from life, and though you may try to mask the underlying doubt beneath a façade of normalcy, you sure feel drained...

“The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.” ~Antonio Gramsci

It’s worth noting that the few days around when Mercury stations (either to go retrograde or direct) could be particularly chaotic or intense- a period we bigshot astrologer types refer to as the “storm phase.”

Something critical is tinkering inside the human heart. We are learning to chill, and we get the sense that something profound is happening with our humanness.

Excerpt: "It’s a time when the hidden undercurrents of life surface—psychological depths, secrets, and shared resources come into play, challenging the stability and values illuminated by the Taurus Sun. The Moon’s precarious position in Scorpio exacerbates..."

Excerpt: "...superficial interactions fall short, and the demand for genuine emotional exchange can lead to breakthroughs or breakaways in relationships. The Scorpio Full Moon acts as a mirror, reflecting your..."

Excerpt: "This configuration demands a confrontation with deeply ingrained beliefs and philosophies, particularly those influencing your sense of control and power dynamics within relationships and social hierarchies. Pluto’s influence urges a deep excavation of these beliefs, potentially triggering a crisis of..."

Excerpt: "This transit encourages you to expand your horizons and may bring unexpected shake-ups to your perspective, cracking up and disintegrating your preconceived biases about how the world should be, forcing the direction of your social endeavours in surprising ways, bewildering ways, especially in the..."

Excerpt: "This alignment promises not just incremental changes but epochal shifts that could redefine your role or status in the years ahead. With Jupiter's expansive touch, expect opportunities for..."

Excerpt: "Beyond just a point-and-shoot time of reassessment, this can become a battleground where every word and intention must be strategically deployed. The stakes are high, as this fiery alignment provokes a fierce reevaluation of..."

Excerpt: "This Scorpio placement challenges you to work with continuous change and the cyclical nature of financial and energetic exchanges. It's about recognising that material joy can only be achieved through accepting these cycles of giving and receiving, understanding that..."

Excerpt: "This Full Moon thus acts as a catalyst, demanding that you not only confront but also actively work through the complexities of your emotional and relational life. The volatility of the Moon and the rigorous scrutiny of the Sun expose where..."

Excerpt: "This positioning of the Moon in such a secretive segment of your chart suggests a heightened period of introspection, wherein the darker, often neglected or suppressed facets of your character come to the forefront. This is particularly critical for you, as the.."

Excerpt: "This configuration could bring unexpected opportunities or changes that may initially seem disruptive but could ultimately lead to significant personal growth and new creative paths. However, the challenge lies in..."

Excerpt: "It's a time when you're encouraged to solidify your base of operations, so to speak, reinforcing your sense of security and belonging. However, this stable backdrop is starkly contrasted by Venus, the planetary ruler of Taurus, now unsettled..."

Excerpt: "This confronting alignment brings your deep-seated beliefs into sharp focus, pushing for a profound re-evaluation. You may find yourself questioning the ..."

Exploring the planetary cycle which seeks liberation but often perpetuates a cycle of oppression, tyranny and the urge for freedom (again).

Leading up to the most tempestuous Full Moon in Scorpio, we have a number of developments that can not only be emotionally triggering, old wounds being aggravated and the epochal JUPITER/URANUS great shift for freedom and space, everything has the potential to change rather rapidly and not in a small way, leading us into a whole new place....

Eclipse over. Job done. Yeah, now deal with the ick of this existential loneliness...

Ok, almost time for the total solar eclipse, it's important to know what you're in for, including some of the basic celestial mechanics involved, atmospheric phenomena, subtle environmental changes, and some of the profound psychological effects this event might have on you, and all those around you...

The most complex eclipse in this Aries series, it demands we step up to work with its powerful energies with wisdom and insight...

Join us for the "Great American Eclipse" epic special at our exclusive eclipse-viewing cosmic bus stop!

Excerpt: "This period is marked by an intense exploration of what it means to be 'you', challenging your existing perceptions of self and prompting a re-evaluation of your self-worth and individuality. You may encounter situations that..."

Excerpt: "The 12th House, a realm of hidden depths and private retreats, invites introspection, and with Chiron's journey through Aries, this introspection turns bold, initiating a cycle of rebirth in the most secluded parts of your psyche. It calls you to face the..."

Excerpt: "This highly potent but uncomfortable period highlights any feelings of isolation or alienation you might have felt, urging you to confront and heal these aspects of yourself. Your engagement with groups and your contributions to collective causes could be..."

Excerpt: "...it demands that you assume a leadership role, directing your energies towards a vision that transcends the confines of domestic intricacies. This ascension to the 10th House isn't about abandoning the past but transforming it. The familial bonds that once restricted you now lay the groundwork for..."

Excerpt: "Events leading up to this Aries eclipse propelled you towards an unvarnished confrontation with your true essence, urging you to shed the accumulated layers of social conformity and intellectual accumulation that have masked your true self. This epoch heralds a phase of..."

Excerpt: "As you walk the Chirotic path of a healing and therapeutic pilgrimage, this celestial moment empowers you to harness assertiveness training as a tool to navigate the complex landscapes of shared vulnerabilities. This journey, though fraught with the shadows of past wounds, is a gateway to..."

Excerpt: "Beyond the fleeting allure of superficial attractions posing as love, this period demands a discerning view of the deeper, often overlooked elements of a bond. Be cautious, as during this cosmic turmoil, the foundations of your..."

Excerpt: "Your path was littered with unfinished projects, bearing witness to the eternal struggle between time's relentless march and your inner world's boundless expanse. Yet, as the upcoming eclipse heralds a dawn of transformation in your 6th House of work and anxiety, the stage is set for you to emerge..."

Excerpt: "It becomes paramount to recognise that your dreams are not mere fanciful flights but seeds of potential, awaiting the nurturing rays of conscious effort to flourish. This realisation fosters a deeper comprehension of the symbiotic relationship between thought and manifestation, where each dream spun in your mind's tapestry holds the..."

Excerpt: "This introspection unfolds against a backdrop of personal and familial conflicts, steering towards a maturation that transitions from the illusion of omnipotence to the acceptance of emotional vulnerability. The forthcoming Aries Solar Eclipse in the 4th House acts as a..."

Excerpt: "You've become an adept of the mind's wanderlust, traversing thoughts as one might explore distant lands, each idea an oasis offering brief respite. Yet, amidst this intellectual odyssey, a persistent enigma lingers—what, truly, is the grail you seek?..."

Excerpt: "The allure of the forbidden, the taste of the untold, became a sanctuary and a prison, testing the moral compasses of those who dared to venture close, yet never close enough to unveil the enigma that is you. Haunted by an unquiet fear, the dread of discovery loomed large..."

the VENUS/NEPTUNE dreams a little dream of ideal love, where fantasies can cloud judgment, leading to some way out fanciful notions and utterly naive choices...

the angst that's built up over the past few weeks accumulates in this spirited place, bringing mental pressure to bursting-point...

In the precarious space between eclipses, we find ourselves suspended in a strange liminal zone, a threshold between all that was and all that could be...

The MERCURY/ERIS conjunction at 24º Aries symbolises the indomitable spirit of the agitator, a pioneering figure whose voice, once suppressed, resurfaces with an interminable fervour...

Amidst life's interminable to and fros, its swings and roundabouts, we once felt steadfast and balanced. Now, as this Libra shadow looms, we find ourselves vacillating, overcome by uncertainty...

One day, perhaps sooner than you think, you'll reach a point where you're exhausted from the constant effort of being "nice" just to please others. On that day, those very people are literally gonna have no idea who you are...

Excerpt: "...this period represents your cocoon phase, where your former self dissolves to make way for a new version. You're compelled to look inward to redefine your identity outside of your relationships. This involves facing your..."

Excerpt: "...this eclipse doesn't just shake up your world; it invites you to be the earthquake, to disrupt old patterns and replace them with innovative approaches that honour your evolving self. It's a seismic event, making way for..."

Excerpt: "The universe, it seems, has grown weary of your fickleness and emotional escapades, which have served as mere distractions from confronting your deeper emotional voids. The events of your life converge to dump you into a period of introspection, where the crutch of romantic entanglements will be..."

Excerpt: "...establishing a sense of inner peace that doesn't hinge on family harmony alone. There may be some conflict here, and the eclipse encourages you to stop overreaching yourself for your family and cultivate your emotional independence, thereby transforming your home into a ..."

Excerpt: "You may find yourself ensnared in a cycle of overthinking ways to maintain amicable relations and equilibrium, often playing the mediator while shying away from profound discussions. This dynamic could lead to..."

Excerpt: "It's a bit like the universe is holding up a mirror, showing you where you've been clinging to outdated ideas of what makes you valuable. And it's not just about material stuff or who you know. This goes deep, touching on patterns that..."

Excerpt: "The universe is peeling back layers to reveal your hidden emotional undercurrents, urging you to reassess your value systems and discard the facades worn for societal validation. It's time to relinquish the..."

Excerpt: "Under the influence of the South Node Libra Eclipse, wallowing in past regrets and what-ifs is a futile endeavour. The call to action is clear: confront and heal the generational trauma that's intertwined with your evolutionary path. This demands..."

Excerpt: "This eclipse implores you to sever ties with collective opinions, to cease the relentless people-pleasing, and to liberate yourself from the paralysis of your own ambivalence. It's not a call to self-centredness but an invitation to become more self-defined. The time is ripe to eliminate..."

Excerpt: "Pluto's extended stay in your sign has deepened this pursuit of recognition, turning it into something of an obsession. However, the Libra eclipse marks a significant juncture, urging you to strip back the façade and re-evaluate your foundational motivations. As Pluto momentarily retreats from your sign, it's time to..."

Excerpt: "you'll see the barriers that confined you crumble. You're no longer just gathering information; you're disseminating it, voicing your truths with precision, and thereby, uncovering the elusive piece you've been missing..."

Excerpt: "...you can't afford to be everyone's doormat for the sake of sympathy, pity, and acceptance, thinking that phoney tributes and performative kindnesses represent sincere expressions of self-worth. It's as if the universe is calling you to arms—your own, that is. It's time to put an end to..."

On today's Cosmic Bus stop we look at the Aries Ingress chart, a highly portentous glimpse at the year ahead. It is a very turbulent time ahead, I'm afraid, which shows just how close to the end of our tether we all are...

You are not merely a planet in someone else's horoscope; you are learning to remember that you are your own Sun, the protagonist of your own show...

See, that's the thing with you—they never quite really got you, did they? Maybe your heart was broken, several times, pieces scattered and, though pieced back together, never again fitting quite the same...

Feelings of insecurity, sadness, fear, loneliness, and shame yet still, an insatiable longing to be loved, cherished and adored. VENUS just entered Pisces, from whence she will preside over the South Node Libra Lunar Eclipse in a couple of weeks...

"...alas, but that is what we are. Does the space we dissolve into then taste of us?" ~Rainer Maria Rilke, Second Elegy

Excerpt: "This period mirrors a need for personal purification, akin to the environmental and health crises of our times. It calls for a deep cleansing of your inner self, to address the contaminants polluting your subconscious. This process may reveal..."

Excerpt: "It's a period of reckoning, where the true worth of your connections is tested against evolving personal values and collective ideals. The Saturnian influence demands accountability, bringing to light the..."

Excerpt: "The challenge lies in disentangling from the web of dependencies that cloud your path, be they substance-related, emotional, or linked to past associations stifling your growth. Embrace this New Moon as a catalyst to..."

Excerpt: "This period could also highlight the need for renunciation and sacrifice, perhaps prompting you to forego certain comforts or conventional paths in favour of more spiritually and environmentally aligned vocations. The integration of material and spiritual becomes crucial, as you strive to..."

Excerpt: "The path set by this lunation is one of vulnerability and trust, challenging you to redefine your taboos and boundaries in a way that both protects and allows genuine connections to thrive. This is your chance to..."

Excerpt: "You may grapple with integrating lofty but unattainable partnership dreams with the practicalities of daily life. This integration is pivotal, as it could either fortify your bonds through a shared understanding of life's inherent limitations or lead to..."

Excerpt: "This period challenges you to find a balance between your natural inclination towards empathy and service with the practical need for self-care and setting realistic boundaries. The undermining of established structures in your work life might prompt a reevaluation of..."

Excerpt: "Anchor your faith in the inherent beauty and virtue around you, laying down a robust foundation to forge a more genuine bond with yourself and the people in your life. This phase is not merely about reflection; it's about..."

Excerpt: "It's a chance to transition from a state of emotional disarray to a clearer, more grounded existence within your familial and personal emotional landscapes. This celestial event is not just a call to introspection but a profound invitation to..."

Excerpt: "You might find the conventional constructs of communication more challenging to navigate, with idealisation or fear of responsibility fogging your clarity. This period calls for a recalibration of..."

Excerpt: "This period might be characterised by clashes with authority or key family figures, as your actions may appear inexplicably rebellious or out of character. To get through this volatile phase, it's crucial to..."

Excerpt: "...everything must come to an end, and for Pisces, this lunation is a mirror reflecting the dual nature of your own existence: the deep-sea of your erosive, elusive inner world crashing in waves against the shores of constantly clutching for the tangible and real. This signature lunation serves as a cosmic signal to..."

And so, under the dark moon of Pisces, as we stand on the ultimate cusp of renewal, let us embrace the mysteries, the fleeting moments of connection, the eternal dance of the cosmos, as we, like the ancients, reach out with grace and humility, towards the infinite, our hearts open to the wisdom of the stars, ready to begin anew...