SLOW AND STEADY WHEN MERCURY RIDES THE BULL…. Mercury enters Taurus on 2-3 May. Mercury in this Fixed, Earth sign can be associated with common sense, down-to-earth thinking and practical intelligence with an eye on security and self-worth issues. When contrasted in the natal chart, he could turn narrow-minded, stubborn, inflexible and suspicious of new ideas and theories. In all cases he takes his time to make decisions but once made they usually become irrevocable. Mercury transits are fast. During the planet’s stay in Taurus the speed will be extra fast at 2°+ per day so the [...]
FULL MOON IN SCORPIO Finding the answers but keeping them to ourselves. The Full Moon will occur at 11°21° Scorpio, a Fixed, Water sign (antiscion 18°39’ Aquarius). Full Moons are also known to be times when things climax, when we decide that enough is enough for certain aspects of our life because we avert an intensified conflict between two major areas of our life and we need to find a way to honour both. They shine a light on the area that is “hidden” and in this case, in traditional astrology, all matters concerning the 8th house and the sign of Scorpio. The axis [...]
URANUS IN GEMINI FOR THE LONG STAY Don’t just think it…say it, the era of free speech is upon us! Uranus has an 84-year orbit and spends roughly 7 years in each sign. It was discovered in 1781 by an amateur astronomer named William Herschel and, in more modern times, it was given joint rulership of the sign of Aquarius together with traditional ruler Saturn. Astrologer Bil Tierney* has the following to say: “Uranus with its equatorial plane at right angles to its orbital plane is an odd ball in our solar system and appears to roll on its side as it moves around the Sun.”[...]
VENUS ENTERS GEMINI ON 23-24 APRIL 2026 From Earth to Air, from sensual to frivolous…it’s party time! Venus in Gemini is known for being flirty as well as for its refined social skills although it dislikes commitment both sentimentally and financially. Venus in Gemini enjoys a lot of mental fertility and it reflects a lot on matters of the heart (usually deciding that single is better than partnered) since it is far too rational to be interested in steady love unions. It could also be a spendthrift as far as intellectual pursuits are concerned (books especially) since it values [...]
NEW MOON IN ARIES Could be very insidious... The New Moon (the first of the astrological year) will occur at 27°29’ Aries (antiscion 02°31’ Virgo). This is a me, me, me, action-oriented New Moon making part of a 6-planet stellium in Aries. Let’s remember some of the keywords for Aries: courageous, foolhardy, direct, aggressive, opinionated, enthusiastic, passionate and pioneering are a few that come to mind. Aries is also a Cardinal, Fire sign, Cardinal signs are action-oriented, Fire signs are known for their enthusiasm, their faith in life and often, undyingly, in [...]
MERCURY ENTERS ARIES Forget those sweet words and dreamy thoughts now it’s time to defend our views and follow through with our plans in a “no holds barred” manner. Mercury in Aries just loves to talk and discuss, usually being over-concerned with himself and his views and easily getting combative and argumentative so don’t let temper and sarcasm interfere with common sense and politeness! Mercury will make the following aspects during its stay in Aries: 16-17 April: conjunct Neptune (02°47’ Aries) – lies and deception as we defend our ideas. 18 April: sextile [...]
MARS ENTERS ARIES …no stopping me now! Mars will enter its home sign of Aries. In the natal theme Mars represents our basic drive, our energy, the way we act thus our assertiveness and our anger. We experience our first Mars return at age 2 years and this is when we learn to assert ourselves by saying “NO” to everything and everyone. It is at this age that we learn how to control our Mars function or not if no-one is there to direct our assertiveness into the right channels. If for some reason we are unable to learn how to positively express our Mars energy, especially [...]
VENUS ENTERS TAURUS I’m sexy and I know it….. Venus the planet of love, comfort, finances and self-worth enters one of her home signs. Taurus is a sign known for its down-to-earth practicality and love of tactile sensations. It’s a Fixed, Earth sign which is very steadfast, stubborn and unable and unwilling to accept change and for the above reasons Taurus is known as a very dependable sign always arriving at its prefixed goals with its slow and steady attitude. Venus in Taurus is naturally seductive and sensual with a strong capacity for devotion which could lead to [...]
FULL MOON IN LIBRA Is it “me” time or “we” time? The Full Moon will occur at 12°21’ Libra (antiscion 17°35’ Pisces), a Cardinal, Air sign ruled by Venus. Full Moons are when matters climax, they are “now or never” moments regarding any projects we have initiated, or intentions set at the preceding New Moon fourteen days ago. This Full Moon chart has 5 planets in the Cardinal signs, 4 in Fixed and 2 in Mutable so it’s a bit push and pull action-wise. The Elements are fairly well-balanced with 3 planets each in the Water and Fire Element and 2 each in Earth and [...]
MERCURY STATIONS DIRECTS Fantasy becomes reality and authenticity waivers…. Mercury stations direct at 08°29’ Pisces (antiscion 21°31’ Libra) exactly conjunct the transiting North Node so if your chart has this degree prominent you may find an upswing of the affairs of the house where Mercury is to be found and the houses it rules. Mercury is also parallel Mars which adds anger and haste to actions and words. Mercury isn’t at his best in Pisces, he’s actually in both detriment and fall which obviously doesn’t help him feel good, or on the ball either for that matter.[...]