Article Topic: Astrology

As we begin the year 2014, extreme weather is already at the forefront of many minds the world over. In the United States, most of the country has been gripped by sub-zero temperatures caused by a rogue polar vortex, while the state of California is experiencing drought conditions worse than any seen in several decades. How does astrology play in to our weather conditions? This article from Llewellyn's 2014 Moon Sign Book discusses how the outer planets affect our weather—and how we can use this astrological knowledge to protect our plants and gardens.

Our relationship to the celestial body Ceres is as complicated and volatile as our relationship to that which it rules: food and nourishment. In astrology, Ceres represents how we approach nourishment—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. At its worst, negative manifestations of the Ceres energy may result in the manipulative use of food as a control mechanism, while in its best, most harmonious manifestation, Ceres represents food that is used as a conduit of love. In this excerpt from Llewellyn's 2014 Moon Sign Book, examine how Ceres manifests itself through the signs.

The houses and signs that are occupied by the South and North nodes of the Moon illustrate the path our soul has taken and will continue to take in past, current, and future lifetimes. Using the birth chart of former President John F. Kennedy as an example, Evolutionary Astrologer Deva Green illustrates the importance of understanding our Nodal Axis and the signs and houses it occupies.

In a time of recession and economic challenge, retooling and rethinking life's work could be indicated for you. Are you in the best possible occupation, based on your Sun Sign? Sally Cragin, author of Astrology on the Cusp and The Astrological Elements, explains what each sign can expect in 2013 if they are deciding on a career change.