Article Topic: Astrology

In evolutionary astrology, there are times of great challenge and stress when we are confronted by transits that require us to let go of the past so that we can positively address the future. Deva Green, author of Evolutionary Astrology, presents a case study of such a period of astrological transits and why such times are sometimes necessary for change.

Transiting Pluto in Capricorn symbolizes the collective need to re-structure any outdated systems, methods, or behaviors that have become stagnated and are preventing further growth. Pluto in Capricorn reflects the need to evolve past any internal behavior has become crystallized and outdated in order for individual and collective growth to occur. The natal chart of the US currently includes transits of Pluto in Capricorn, and these aspects are wreaking havoc, including economic and social instability. Why do we need to face these transits in order to experience growth? Evolutionary astrologer Deva Green explains.

Since 2008, we have seen a number of social, economical, and natural disasters, and many predict that the future will continue down this rocky path. What can astrology tell us about what the future holds? Rose Marcus, editor of Insights into Evolutionary Astrology, explains the predictive power of the planets during these troubling times.

Saturn’s twenty-nine-and-half-year transiting cycle as personal evolution represents most directly the process of maturity. Not just getting older, but gaining wisdom through what we learn in our experience of growing up. During highlights in our personal Saturn cycle, we are often asked to confront a certain reality, whether it’s about how the outside world works or whether it’s our internal state of being, along the theme of what Saturn represents in our birth chart by sign and house. Our personal Saturn cycle can also have us confronting authorities, again whether they are external laws, judges, teachers, or parents, and our internal lesson of claiming our own natural authority and governance over our own lives. Amy Herring, author of Astrology of the Moon, explains.

What can you expect from your new Capricorn boss? Your girlfriend is a Pisces, and you can't seem to get her to "lighten up?" Sun signs of each element can combine in myriad ways, making relationships sink, sizzle, or add stability, and knowing how pairs of sun signs combine can make life easier at home, in bed, or at work. Sally Cragin, author of The Astrological Elements, explains just how our sun signs combine.