practical insight from the heavenly spheres
Articles in this series explore the fundamental knowledge and techniques of astrology practice.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals
Learn what it means when the Moon is Void of Course (VOC) and how to identify it in an astrology chart.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals
There are a few main ways to interpret comets in astrology. Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appeared in the sign of Libra which indicates which nations it relates to, particularly Israel and the US.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals
The Huber Age Point Cycle is a timing technique that divides the astrology chart into 6-year increments. It can be used in both natal and mundane astrology and yields surprisingly accurate results when applied to historical cycles.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals, Eclipses
Fatigue, eye pain, crazy dreams and shocking events are just some of the symptoms of eclipses. Read on to learn about the astrology of eclipses and what you can expect to experience during eclipse season.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals
With a massive stellium in Virgo, Rachael Ray’s natal chart might seem tricky to interpret. The traditional astrology technique of annual profections helps sort out how all her Virgo placements manifest.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals, Mundane Astrology
The signs in mundane astrology describe the general field in which the planets and houses are expressed. This article provides a primer on how to interpret the modality, element and polarity of signs in mundane astrology.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals, Mundane Astrology
The houses in mundane astrology describe the topics and areas of life that are activated by planetary transits and aspects. This article provides a primer on the meanings of the houses in mundane astrology.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals, Mundane Astrology, Planetary Meanings
The planets and their aspects are the most important part of mundane astrology. This article provides primer on the meanings of the planets in mundane astrology.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals, Mundane Astrology
Mundane astrology is the oldest form of astrology dating back over 4000 years to ancient Mesopotamia. It focuses on large groups of people organized into nations, states and cities, and is used to forecast world events.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals, Eclipses
There are a few useful astrological remediation techniques to mitigate the negative effects of solar and lunar eclipses, including hiding from eclipse light, cleansing, prayer and fasting.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals
Planetary charity is a form of astrological remediation and planetary magic to help afflicted planets in your natal chart.
All, Astrology, Astrology Fundamentals
Balsamic derives from the word balsam, which is used to describe various aromatic plants and resins commonly used for healing in herbal medicine and burning as incense. Even though it’s a mystery where Rudhyar got the idea to apply this term to the final Moon phase, he popularized its usage and this term continues to be widely used by astrologers today.
2025 is the second-most astrologically active year of the current decade, after 2020 itself. Join Mel as she takes a look at what’s coming in the year ahead, which promises to be a wild ride. We’ll start by taking a look at the major astrological transits of the decade to gain a broader perspective, then zoom in on some of the specifics of 2025 itself.
Annual profections are a simple yet powerful timing technique in traditional natal astrology. Using this technique, you can identify the specific planets and houses that will be activated for any given year, and therefore learn which themes and events might manifest during that time period. This presentation teaches you how to calculate annual profections and apply them to natal charts.
This is a recording of a webinar that was presented to the Tucson Astrologers’ Guild on September 9, 2023.
Twin charts present a particularly fascinating challenge for astrologers. Twelfth parts (also known as dwadasamsas/dwads or dodecatemoria) are a simple and surprisingly effective technique that yields useful results when applied to twin charts. You can use this technique for any natal chart, no need to be a twin! This presentation is a recording of a weinbar presented to OPA on July 16, 2023.
This presentation will intrigue you with fascinating astronomical facts and astrological connections, dazzle you with gorgeous astrophotography, and inspire you to reunite the two halves of the heavenly spheres. This is a recording of a workshop presented to the Toronto Astrological Society on November 19, 2022.
Join a born and raised Edmontonian to learn about the astrology of Edmonton’s natal chart. Find out what was happening in the sky during key events in Edmonton’s history, such as the Black Friday tornado in 1987, the Leduc No. 1 oil discovery in 1946, and the Edmonton Oilers’ first Stanley Cup win in 1984. This is a recording of a lecture that was presented to the Edmonton Astrological Society on November 11, 2022.
In this presentation, learn the astromonical basics of eclipses, how to spot them in an astrology chart, how to interpret them in both mundane and natal astrology, how to incorporate Saros cycles in your interpretations, and some remediation techniques for eclipse season. This is a recording of a lecture presented to the Atlantic Professional Astrologers’ Association on July 12, 2023.
