Whole Astrology

What happens with the dark daddy planet Pluto and the wise sage Saturn turn retrograde? For some folks, this means they get a break from endless karma kicking them in the butt. And other folks experience less distractions, deeper focus, and the time to delve into psychological hang-ups. This also marks a time of rebuilding new structure without Pluto's wrecking ball showing up. Respite and Evolution  In fact, I enjoy Pluto retrograde because the planet eases up on the transformation process. We are less likely to get stuck in the tunnel or to endure the dark night of the soul. We reassess events of previous months. We reevaluate our beliefs, patterns, and our values. And we also gaze at progress reports, especially if we are evolving spiritually. Saturn retrograde is another story. For workaholics, this retrograde represents time-out. We are less likely to hear back about jobs we applied for. We are less likely to feel ambitious or like we have a plan. It's hard to st

Humanity Takes Flight (Sagittarius Full Moon)   I swear each Moon transit chart grows more exciting or at least intriguing than the last one. And we've witnessed some spectacular Moon transits during the past several years. I am Moon-sensitive and Moon-centric so this is why I post a Full Moon and a New Moon article each month on this blog. While some astrologers focus on the entire month's energies, I believe that Moon transits are more like weather reports in that we see quick changes coming our way. We receive warnings to duck and cover or to share enjoyment with others. So, with the Sagittarius Full Moon at the end of May 2018, I am going to talk about more than the Sagittarius Moon opposing the Gemini Sun and in a wide square with Neptune. While this Mutable T-Cross holds its weight in this chart, it speaks about the need to move on past illusions. It talks about the need to uncover lies revealed in our dreams and through our spirituality as well as,

Within the spiritual communities especially, we speak of healing our psychological wounds before engaging in a partnership. And this belief gets old after awhile for people who have been doing their emotional and spiritual work. We'll never be perfect. We are works-in-progress so when does the navel-gazing end and the relationships with others begin? How about with the Taurus New Moon on May 15? Holding Hands and Holding Space As We Leap Forward The odd and most noticeable aspect of the Taurus New Moon chart for May 15, 2018 is that most of the planets and asteroids appear as duets. And the ruler of the Taurus New Moon is the planet Venus which also rules partnerships, contracts, and diplomacy. This chart talks about playing nice in the sandbox we call relationships. And this could also suggest relationships with our values, our daily work, our career, our friends, and ourselves. Remember that how we treat ourselves reflects on the way we treat others.