Astrological Insights

We have acknowledged the bounty of the harvest and are following the flow of natures’ seasonal cycle into Winter Solstice. “Solstice” comes from the Latin word substitium, which translates as “the Sun stands still”. On the day that the Sun is at its most southern position as seen from the Earth, it appears to stand still before it turns around. more »

In November we are in the astrological time of Scorpio (October 22 – November 21), ruled by the planet Pluto, (in ancient time Mars). During this time, we are influenced by the Element of Metal, the season of Fall, the time of Harvest, with the organs of the LI and LU, and the planet Venus in Five Element Theory. more »

Aloha! Thanks for being an incredible healing force of light and love in this world right now! This month, I am going to do things a little differently and offer some combinations and treatments that I feel will be valid and useful all month long. The astrological weather of October 2018 is very rich in movement and alchemy. I expect the month to be laborious yet rewarding, and hope some of these movements in sound and qi will assist you and those you work with in making the most out of this crucial moment! more »

Welcome to September! Word of this mostly Virgo month is ingress, which is the movement of a planet from one sign into the next. Ingress derives of the Latin ingressus, to 'go in' or 'enter'. A chart is calculated for the moment of entry into a new sign. There are four taking place in September; they are Chiron, Venus, Mars and the Sun. We look at the ingress as a moment of ritual, contemplation, and possibilities. more »

We begin August 2018 with some fairly intense and complex arrangements. With six major planetary influences (Saturn, Pluto, Mars, Neptune, Chiron, Mercury) in retrograde, and a seventh on the way as Uranus goes retro a week later, an important goal for all will be focus and centering. I really enjoy using Sun/Jupiter tri-tone as a centering and self-empowering frequency on the 3-Treasures (REN 4, REN 17 & DU 20) or just REN 17 as needed. more »

5 Element Theory, Fire Element Themes: South, Summer, Heat, Red, Laughter, Blood Vessels, Wizard, Spirit, Warmth and Enthusiasm, Transcend Ordinary Existence more »

On May 21st, the Sun moved into the constellation of Gemini, setting the stage for the beginning of summer. During the month of June, we move from the season of spring represented by the Wood Element into the long days of summer represented by the element of Fire. This is a wonderful time to bring the seeds that have sprouted during the spring, into the full daylight of the Sun to carry out the intentions of our newly sprouted dreams. more »

With the Blue Moon of March 31st still resounding through us, we begin April 1st with the feeling that anything is possible! This is a common feeling when moving into the sign of the Ram, Aries. But there are many shifting and competing energies vying for our attention and intention at this time. So it is important to attempt to find a focused intention and not become too distracted by all the hub-bub going on around us. more »

The following contribution from senior licensed faculty member Carmen Cicotti explores movement from the Water Element to Wood, the Spring Equinox and the Pisces Stellium as well as the Moons and astrological squares that occur this month. more »

February Astrology Themes: No Moon, New Moon, Carry the Light Within more »