Current Jupiter-Rahu Conjunction (2023)

Watching the news tonight, I'm hearing of at least two incidents that reflect the current Jupiter-Rahu conjunction in Aries. Jupiter represents law and justice. Rahu represents the masses and/or mobs. Union Square Park in NYC was mobbed yesterday (8/4/2023) when a 21-year old social media influencer posted that his fans should meet him at the … Continue reading Current Jupiter-Rahu Conjunction (2023)

Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek’s Creative Visionary

Of all zodiac signs Aquarius is the visionary, futuristic and often well ahead of the times. People with Aquarius prominent in their birth charts are rebels and trendsetters who shake things up with new and often thought provoking, if not controversial, ideas. Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry, had his natal Moon in Aquarius. Once the … Continue reading Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek’s Creative Visionary

Planets & the 7th House of Partnerships, Part 3

When Saturn is in the 7th House, the individual takes relationships seriously. They're all in or not at all. They're capable and willing to commit, and often it is for the long haul, but finding the right partner and being open and vulnerable to another will be difficult. There's often delays or even a lack … Continue reading Planets & the 7th House of Partnerships, Part 3

The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: Harry Potter’s Evanna Lynch and Her Heartfelt Memoir, Part 1

Luna Lovegood is not just one of my favorite Harry Potter characters but of thousands if not millions of fans around the world. Luna's simplicity, authenticity, and oddly elegant ability to be herself, even if awkward to anyone else around, has been an inspiration for many and became a beacon of light, a life preserver … Continue reading The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: Harry Potter’s Evanna Lynch and Her Heartfelt Memoir, Part 1

Planets & the 7th House of Partnership, Part 2

Mercury in the 7th house can show an individual who readily connects to others through communication and will need open dialogue with their partners. Depending on Mercury's condition and the sign it occupies, they could become excessively talkative, possibly ttoo trivial, superficial and gossipy. On the other hand, if Mercury's in good condition and well-aspected, … Continue reading Planets & the 7th House of Partnership, Part 2

Planets & The 7th House of Partnership

Planets occuring in the 7th House in a birth chart will affect an individual's relationships with the qualities and motivation of that planet. Natural benefics (the Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Jupiter) won't necessarily just be good for relationships. They could be afflicted, in challenging condition, or ruling difficult houses, bringing those challenges into relationships by … Continue reading Planets & The 7th House of Partnership

Kate Mulgrew’s Planets and Why She’s the Perfect Janeway

I’m a huge Star Trek fan. So, as an astrologer, it was only a matter of time before I started digging into the birth dates of cast members. There’s something about observing the planets in the actors' birth charts in comparison to the roles they play and the interactions between them on screen. (I enjoyed … Continue reading Kate Mulgrew’s Planets and Why She’s the Perfect Janeway

Compatible? But How’s Your Communication?

Most people who use Western Astrology compare Sun signs with family, friends, and partners to consider compatibility. Vedic Astrologers look to the Moon signs for compatibility. Each system has its beneficial reasons for doing so. But even when the Sun or Moon signs are fairly compatible, if communication isn’t comfortable between two people, the relationship … Continue reading Compatible? But How’s Your Communication?

Ludwig Bemelmans and Madeline

Madeline, the 1939 children’s book written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans, remains one of the major classics in children’s literature. The original story set in Paris, France and presented in rhyme with bright illustrations was named a Caldecott Honor Book in 1940 and was the first of Bemelmans' books followed by sixteen more. In 1954, … Continue reading Ludwig Bemelmans and Madeline