Ancient astrologers observed the blazing morning star Venus vanish once every eighteen months and re-emerge as the brilliant evening star. Venus has phases just like the Moon, only we cannot see them as easily as we can the waxing and waning Moon. Have you noticed a brilliant star due west in the sky after sunset? That would be Venus. She grows bigger and brighter as she moves closer to Earth once every eighteen months. You can observe her for several months starting December 2006 in the evening sky, when the planet is fully illuminated by the Sun. Both the Moon and Venus are revealed by the Sun's radiant light. In December, we see the Full Venus phase. Back in late 1989 when Venus was a ...
Like many a creative project or endeavor, the writing of Aspects has been a journey, during which I have learned as much about myself as the art and craft of astrology. The book started out with case studies of six famous people who had been through transformative experiences. I was curious about how people change, and what this would look like through an astrological lens. In writing and researching the book, I found that there was often a core aspect or configuration that provided the alchemical fire for growth. Gandhi, the father of passive resistance, had a combustible t-square between Mars, Pluto, and the Moon that powered his growth from bumbling, tongue-tied lawyer to worldwide ...
Lucky planet Jupiter, the "bestower" of good fortune, opportunity and abundance, will move from the water sign of Scorpio and into the fire sign of Sagittarius on November 24 this year. With it comes a bundle of good luck for fellow fire signs, and for Aries and Leo, too. Of course, this period is expected to be one of the most fortunate for Sagittarius in over twelve years, which was the last time Jupiter came to call on those born between November 23 and December 21. However, all zodiac signs will benefit in some way, depending on where this "visitor" falls in their astrology chart. Jupiter is Sagittarius' ruling planet, so there is extra strength when this transit occurs. Jupiter can ...
"Is a Leo man good for a Capricorn woman?" "How does a Virgo go with a Gemini?" Or, perhaps, "How did a beautiful relationship that seemed so right go so wrong?" If you've ever pondered questions like these, you'll love Llewellyn's new title, Star Guide to Guys. This book is for every woman, from the one who likes to read her horoscope to the serious student of astrology. There's no confusing astrological lingo, just humorous, down-to-earth advice about men. Part one, "All About Him," describes each sign in detail. Here's a short excerpt on Gemini: "'At last,' you think, 'a man I can be friends with,' and this time, you'd be right. It's when the delight of friendship turns into the ...