December 22 - January 19 Ruling Planet: Saturn Natural House: Tenth Element: Earth Related Areas of Life: Wisdom, Responsibility, Endeavor Key Words Authority ~ Ambition ~ Cautious ~ Hard-working ~ Organizing ~ Practical ~ Responsible ~ [...]
When I think of Sagittarius I can’t help but envision a magnificent stallion galloping full out across the prairies, the rider full of energy, enthusiasm and optimism, destined towards his next adventure. Our mythological centaur, represented by half man and half horse, visually springs to life with rider and horse dashing forward, seemingly as one.
Our ninth sign in the zodiac is Sagittarius, the sign of the Archer. This is the half human and half horse centaur of mythology. He is represented by the glyph of bow and arrow, reflecting Sagittarius is brave and adventurous, always on the move. This is a forward looking and vision oriented sign than doesn’t tend to dwell on the past. In general, Sagittarians are generous, outgoing, optimistic, and have a great sense of humor. They love to travel and enjoy the company of other people, with the chance to learn different perspectives. Open minded and curious, Sagittarius is a great explorer often delving curiously into different cultures and philosophies.
As the ruler of Scorpio, this is an ideal time to introduce the planet Pluto. Since I began my study of Astrology I have heard a great deal about this planet, including warnings about its power from well-meaning Astrologers. “His energy is not to be ignored”, and he “is truly a force that commands respect”, are phrases that I have come to understand and appreciate. Recently, I attended a conference where discussions of Pluto factored large, mainly as a result of upcoming transits relative to the Chart of the USA, amplified as a result of events surrounding the recent election and its results. I believe those of us in the Astrological community will continue to observe the effects of this powerful energy and discuss the implications for many years to come.
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac. Represented by a glyph which is not unlike the letter “M” with a pointed tail, reminding us there is always the potential of action or a sting with this sign. Our Scorpion is very much about depth, intensity and extremes. Strong-willed, passionate and persistent, there is always more to a Scorpio than meets the eye.
The sign of Libra is associated with harmony, balance, justice, partnership, and right human relationships. Personally, I am a Libra Sun with Venus also in Libra (its natural ruler), so for me everything is about Relationship. Imagine my dismay at news stories over the past few years which seem to underscore a general lack of understanding for the importance of cooperation and collaboration within the greater collective.
Our seventh sign of the zodiac is Libra. Represented by the Scales, this is the only sign which is an inanimate object as the other eleven are represented by either humans or animals. Libra’s symbol i
Mercury Retrograde in Virgo Energetic Opportunity Reassess ~ Reflect ~ Review ~ Rethink ~ Revise ~ Rework ~ Revisit As you may recall, the sign of Virgo can be very much [...]
Virgo, the sixth sign of the zodiac, wraps up summer in the northern hemisphere. This is the time when we harvest what we have sown. We take stock, analyze what we have created, then decide what is useful and what to leave aside. VirgoThe symbol for Virgo is sometimes shown as a woman carrying a sheaf of wisdom, representing the harvest of wheat during late summer. Symbolically, this hints at wisdom we have acquired during this half of the zodiac cycle. Seeds planted during the time of Aries, tended with Taurus, contemplated in Gemini, nurtured through Cancer, and culminated under the Leo Sun, are now ready for evaluation.
Leo the Lion, the fifth sign of the zodiac,finds us exactly in the middle of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere. During this time, it is natural for our thoughts of the Sun (Leo’s ruler) and its bold presence in our lives to be most active. Many of Leo’s traits can be easily identified when we consider how we view the Sun, particularly its elemental quality of Fire.
