Nine Talents You Can Spot in a Chart
Where do extraordinary qualities come from? What goes into the chart of a world-class beauty, a groundbreaking artist, a celebrity, or a billionaire? These people obviously have something special . . . and maybe you do too. In the following sections, I reveal the astrological secrets behind great gifts.
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Is your Zodiac Sign a Cheater?
Someone's zodiac sign can tell you a lot about them. It not only explains why they’re so freaking obsessed with storing boxes (hi, Virgos!) or why their hair is always perfect (Leo, I’m jealous), but it can also reveal how good they are in bed, what their wedding should look like, what turns them on and off, and, oh yeah, how likely they are to cheat.
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NEPTUNE | The Planet of Dreams and Illusions
Neptune is the planet of dreams, imagination, spirituality, and illusion. It is associated with the sign of Pisces, which is also known for its creativity, empathy, and sensitivity. Neptune is often seen as a mysterious and elusive planet, and its influence can be both positive and negative. By understanding its influence and working with its energy in a positive way, we can live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
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Zodiac Signs & Your Career: Unveiling Your Work Potential
Do you ever wonder if the stars hold the key to your ideal job? Astrology, the study of celestial bodies and their influence, suggests that your zodiac sign can offer insights into your work personality and career path. In this exploration, we'll delve into the potential connections between the zodiac and the world of work, and discover how your sign's traits might guide you towards fulfilling professional endeavours.
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Pluto in the Houses
Pluto, the dwarf planet and outermost of the eight traditional planets, is associated with transformation, power, intensity, and the depths of our psyche. Its placement in the twelve houses of the astrological chart can shed light on how these themes manifest in various areas of our lives.
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VENUS | The planet of Love
Whether it appears as the Morning Star or the Evening Star, Venus, the second planet from the Sun, outshines almost every object in the sky. Venus is the planet of love and pleasure. It rules over your capacity to express affection and to enjoy beauty. By looking at the position of Venus in your birth chart, you can answer such questions as: What kind of lovers do you attract? Are you flirtatious? Do you find happiness in your love affairs, or are you often disappointed? Where do your creative talents lie?
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Jupiter in the Houses
In astrology, Jupiter is considered the "great benefic" planet, associated with expansion, good fortune, wisdom, and optimism. Its placement in the houses of your birth chart indicates how these qualities manifest in various areas of your life.
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Psychological Astrology: Unveiling the Psyche Through Aspects
Traditionally, astrology has been used to understand our place in the cosmos and predict future events. However, psychological astrology takes a different approach. It bridges the gap between astrology and psychology, using the positions and interactions of planets in a birth chart to gain insights into an individual's personality, motivations, and potential.
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Navigating Astrology Without a Birth Time
Astrology can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, but have you ever felt like your horoscope just misses the mark? The secret ingredient to unlocking the true depths of your birth chart is often missing: your exact birth time. This critical piece of information can make all the difference in understanding your personality, motivations, and even life path. In this guide, we'll delve into the importance of your birth time in astrology and explore strategies for tracking it down, even if memory isn't on your side.
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Marc Edmund Jones' Planetary Patterns: A Guide to Deeper Self-Knowledge
In 1941, astrologer Marc Edmund Jones identified seven planetary patterns which, like hemispheric division, operate without regard to specific signs and planets. Ever since then, students of astrology have been exploring the meaning of those patterns. Here they are:
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Balance & Independence: Learning to Thrive with a North Node in Aries & South Node in Libra
The cosmos presents a fascinating dance within your natal horoscope – the North Node in Aries waltzes with the South Node in Libra. This placement ignites a powerful journey of self-discovery, urging you to navigate the delicate balance between independence and codependence.
Chiron in the Signs
Discover the specific struggles and vulnerabilities associated with each sign placement, along with the path to overcoming them.
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Introduction in the Art of Synastry
Synastry, or chart comparison, is the practice of superimposing two or more horoscopes and examining their interactions. Synastry is an especially popular technique for evaluating romantic relationships, but it can also be used for illuminating business partnerships, parent-child interactions, and so forth.
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Jupiter in the Signs
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is also known as the "benefactor" in astrology. It's associated with expansion, optimism, luck, abundance, and growth. The sign Jupiter occupies in your birth chart, also known as your Jupiter sign, reveals how these qualities manifest in your life. Here's a brief overview of how Jupiter's influence unfolds in each zodiac sign:
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Venus in the Houses
Venus is the planet of love, beauty, pleasure, and abundance. In astrology, it represents our values, desires, and what we find attractive in ourselves and others. The house that Venus occupies in our birth chart shows where we express these Venusian energies in our lives.
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Retrograde Planets | The Truth Revealed!
When a planet is retrograde, it looks like it’s reeling backward through the zodiac. In truth, the planets move forward constantly, but that’s not the way it looks.
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Saturn in the Houses
In astrology, Saturn's placement in the different houses of your birth chart holds significant meaning, influencing various aspects of your life and personality. It's often called the "taskmaster planet" due to its association with discipline, responsibility, limitations, and structure. Understanding where Saturn resides in your chart can offer valuable insights into the areas where you might face challenges, experience delays, or require hard work and perseverance.
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The Nodes of the Moon in the Signs
The placement of the lunar nodes in your natal chart can provide insights into your karmic patterns and the challenges and opportunities that you may face in this life. It can also help you to identify areas where you need to grow and develop. The meaning of the lunar nodes in each sign can be further explored by considering the characteristics of the sign.
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Introduction to Midpoints Theory
Midpoint theory appeared in an early form during the Middle Ages by Guido Bonatti, but they were developed mainly in the 20th century by the German astrologers Alfred Witte and Reinhold Ebertin. Reinhold Ebertin made Midpoints theory widely known and respected with his book “The Combination of Stellar Influences”. He was made famous after the 60’s, when his books were translated.
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Saturn in the Signs
In astrology, Saturn is associated with responsibility, discipline, and limitations. It is also seen as a planet of karma, as it is believed to bring us the consequences of our actions. The sign that Saturn is in your birth chart can tell you a lot about how you deal with these themes in your life.
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MERCURY | The Planet of Connection
Astrologers get their understanding of the planets from many sources, including science, mythology, and the astrological tradition.
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The Astrology of Eclipses: A Guide to Understanding Their Impact
Eclipses, as a natural phenomenon, the obfuscation -total or partial- of the Sun or the Moon due to the Earth’s orbit, has always fascinated and frightened mankind. As human beings, we have trouble leaving our comfort zone. The universe knows that dreams and desires cannot be achieved if we are stagnant. Eclipses bring in the energy of allowing endings to happen in order for a new beginning to take place. This is to help enlighten and evolve us into our highest vibration and purpose.
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Great Conjunctions: The Day After Tomorrow
When I was writing this brief note about Grand Conjunctions back at Christmas 2017, not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how the astrological patterns I’d been investigating would be fleshed out. I’ve been waiting for many years to investigate such a big astrological event, and now that we’re here, facing it, the world looks like something from the twilight zone. Nonetheless, the Great Mutation is upon us, so, ready or not, we’re called to do the best of everything.
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URANUS | The Great Awakener
In astrology, Uranus is the planet of change, revolution, and innovation. It urges you to break free of anything that's holding you back from being your true, genuine self; to rebel against limitations and boundaries; to think creatively. As the "awakener" planet, Uranus may very well be at the root of unexpected situations, forcing you to think a little differently than you normally would when finding a solution.
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No more Mr. Nice Guy
The planets we use in Horary are the “traditional Seven": The Sun and the Moon - which we call Lights for the apparent reasons - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and last Saturn.
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Uranus in the Signs
Uranus, the planet of rebellion, innovation, and sudden change, spends about seven years in each zodiac sign. Here's a look at how Uranus manifests in each sign...
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Mars in the Houses
Mars, the planet of action, energy, and drive, plays a significant role in shaping our personalities and influencing our approach to various aspects of life. Its placement in the different houses of the zodiac reveals how we manifest these traits in different areas of our existence.
What can I do today?
Watching the Moon as you go about your everyday activities casts them in an interesting light.
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The Descendant (DC)
A less powerful point than your Ascendant, the Descendant determines the approach you take toward marriage and partnerships. It describes the nature of those relationships in your life, and it indicates the kind of person you’re likely to fall for. What’s your type? Your Descendant provides the answer.
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Neptune in the Signs
Neptune is a slow-moving outer planet that takes approximately 164 years to transit the entire zodiac, spending roughly 14 years in each sign. Its influence is felt over large periods of time, shaping the collective consciousness and cultural trends of an era.
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Astrology: What is it? Why is it so misunderstood?
Astrology can change your life. It did mine. Astrology illuminates the secret corners of the self, provides a key to understanding others, contributes a useful method for scrutinising relationships, and even offers a glimpse into the future. Beyond that, as with all great areas of knowledge, astrology has the power to alter perception. Once you know something about it, you never see the world in the same way again.
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Pluto in the Signs
Pluto, the dwarf planet that rules transformation, power, and subconscious depths, spends about 248 years in each zodiac sign, bringing profound and transformative changes to the areas of life associated with that sign. When Pluto transits through a sign, it's a time of upheaval and evolution, forcing us to confront our deepest fears, desires, and patterns. It's a time of deep transformation and personal growth.
SATURN | The Teacher of Hardship and Growth
Before the invention of the telescope, Saturn was the most distant planet that anyone could see. It marked the end of the solar system. Naturally, it came to represent limits. Today, it remains the most distant planet that’s easily visible with the naked eye, so that meaning still applies. But its image has improved. Thanks to the telescope and the Voyager space missions, everyone knows what Saturn looks like. Even people who have never looked through a telescope have seen pictures of its dazzling ring structure. And they know that it’s the most beautiful planet in the solar system.
In the realm of astrology, Saturn stands as the stern teacher, the taskmaster who guides us through the trials and tribulations of life. Often associated with restriction, discipline, and limitation, Saturn's influence is often perceived as challenging, yet it is through these challenges that we are given the opportunity to grow, mature, and develop our inner strength.
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The Wounded Healer: Understanding Chiron's Role in Your Life
Chiron represents past hurt and future healing. In the years following its discovery, few practitioners were brave enough to insert Chiron into birth charts.
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MARS | The Planet of Action
What a terrible reputation Mars has. Because it glows red in the sky (a result of the iron oxide in its rocky soil), the Babylonians associated it with death and destruction and Pacific Islanders thought of it as the home of a giant red pig. Yet people have always fantasised about living on the red planet.
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Understanding the Zodiac Signs
Like any truly satisfying system, astrology classifies and interprets its basic building blocks in a number of ways. Just for starters, each sign is defined by a polarity (positive or negative reaction pattern), a quality or modality (form of expression), and an element (describing basic temperament).
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PLUTO | The Planet of Transformation
With a nickname like "the planet of destruction," Pluto initially comes across as a perilous planet. And it's true that Pluto's position in the sky or a birth chart can represent unsavoury qualities that we would rather hide than face. Hidden in the darkness lies our obsessions, control issues, relationship with violence, death, disempowerment, and even power struggles.
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Uranus in the Houses
The position that Uranus occupies by house determines the area in life in which you can expect the unexpected.
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The 12 Houses in Astrology
Just as every birth chart includes all the planets, every horoscope has twelve parts we call Houses and they represent different aspects of our lives.
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The Nodes of the Moon in the Houses
The placement of the Moon's Nodes in the astrological houses further illuminates their influence on our lives. Each house governs specific areas of life, and the placement of the nodes suggests where we may find karmic opportunities for growth and transformation. Here's a general overview of how the Moon's Nodes affect each house...
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Imum Coeli (IC) | Exploring the Depths of Our Being
Directly opposite the Midheaven is the I.C., or Imum Coeli (from the Latin imum coeli, meaning “lowest part of the heavens”). The I.C. influences your attitude toward home and family, affects the circumstances at the end of your life, and, like the M.C., is associated with one of your parents. It’s sometimes described as representing the “base of the personality,” which suggests that its importance is greater than it appears.
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The Four Elements in Astrology
Describing the temperament of each sign of the zodiac by assigning it to one of the four ancient elements is probably the most famous method of classification.
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The Midheaven (MC) and How it Affects your Natal Horoscope
The MC or Ζenith or Medium Coeli (from the Latin medium coeli, meaning “middle of the heavens”) or Midheaven, is the second in significance -but equally important- point in a horoscope as is the Ascendant (ASC). The Midheaven is the highest point on the ecliptic and in your chart. It doesn’t determine your talents, but it affects your public persona and influences the approach you take to authority, status, and career. The M.C. also says a lot about one of your parents. Which one? Some astrologers think it refers to the father, others to the opposite-sex parent, and others to the most influential parent. You choose.
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Mutual Reception | Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn!
Reception is an astrological term describing the “trends” of a planet to another. This depends on which planet’s Dignities the planet in question is located. Although it is one of the most wonderful and useful tools of astrology it is mostly forgotten today.
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The Luminaries in Astrology
Astrologers picture the Sun and the Moon as partners. The unvarying Sun represents your basic essence, vitality, and conscious self, while the inconstant Moon with its many phases (and occasional disappearances) signifies your emotional reactions, instincts, habits, and the unconscious.
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The Ascendant (ASC) | The Key to Unlocking Your Hidden Potential
Have you ever had a friend who seemed so kind — until you got to know her? Did you ever encounter anyone who seemed distant and cold at first but warmed up later on? Do you know anyone whose devil-may-care, lighthearted attitude masks a calculating, manipulative mind? And have you ever wondered how you strike other people, especially when they don’t know you well?
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JUPITER | The Planet of Expansion
Looking for luck? Your search is over. Auspicious Jupiter is the lord of luck, the guardian of good fortune, and the champion of getting an even break. Named after the lustful, flamboyant thunder god, Jupiter is the biggest, boldest planet in the solar system. Jupiter immediately blasts a spotlight on any sign’s attributes. Whatever Jupiter hits goes big: advancements speed up, possibilities expand, and self-destroying behaviours spin out of control.
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Antiscia
When you are reading astrological writings, texts, articles, you often come across the term "Antiscia" and "Contra-antiscia". The term is often accompanied by aspects between planets where none exist. But how can that be possible?
The Draconic Chart
Many times we have found ourselves wanting suggestions and solutions for what lies in the future. Questions such as “will I find a job?”, “will I get married”, “what shall I learn?” and so many others haunt our minds. But, when was the last time we asked ourselves which is our foundation or our roots? What drives us on? What tasks must I fulfil in my lifetime?
