What do these words have in common? Soulful Lunatic Mercantile Venereal Martial Jovial Stern They are adjectives formed from the proper Latin-based names of the seven main astrological planets: Sol, Luna, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn! The Sun’s proper name is Sol. It represents the Soul, the singular center of all things, the core [...]
In honor of Saturn entering Libra (sidereal) today, I will post my summary of the effects of Saturn in Libra: General Prosperity: Saturn in Libra is a symbol that limitations and restrictions are lifted and we are able to more easily rise to the positions, deeds and accomplishments that we truly desire. Political Power: Thus [...]
What are the Planets, and Why? Planets are the active principles of astrology. Knowledge of what the planets represent is fundamental clearly understanding every other component of astrology – so learn carefully and well! If you look up at the sky, it’s clear to see that the planets are “the active principles.” Go ahead and [...]
If you were taking my course, 102 – the planets, this would be what you would be discussing with me in your eighth class, the class on Saturn: Saturn’s Sutra: The Miserable Limitations of Reality. When you cut straight to the chase, Saturn is all about reality. Reality imposes limitations and is unyielding, yet only [...]
If you look at your own horoscope/ birth chart, or at someone elses, the first thing you wonder is, “what the heck… where do I start understanding this?” There are a few ways to answer that question, and several of them are good answers. Let’s explore one answer right now… The first, most important thing [...]
The planets utilize the resources of the signs and houses. Therefore the planets are the main forces in astrology. Let’s look at the astrological planets in light of the question, “what is discipline and where does it come from?” First lets ask a dictionary what we mean by “discipline” as a noun. It answers – [...]
What is “malefic”? In Sanskrit it is क्रुर (“krura”) - “rough, harsh, strong.” Malefic planets possess this nature, that is why they are called क्रुर or “malefic.” By contrast, “benefic” planets are सैम्य (“saumya”) or “gentle, soft, and generous.” What we really learn about life is that there is a right time and place for [...]
Q: Can you tell em lil bit more about Durga Mata as to how she is the Base diety of Rahu? etc yes that is an important topic actually, because it explains what gives planets “power over us.” the essentials are this… (i may have to stop suddenly if/when the appointment comes online) Q: np [...]
Perfectly Terrible Relationships What two signs would always argue with eachother but never leave one another? To stretch, I could say OPPOSITE signs have this trait somewhat (for example Taurus/Scorpio) because this is the attraction of opposites, which is the most exciting and therefore least smooth. But, it’s not really about two signs. It could be [...]
Are Horoscopes Real? Depends on what you mean… (1) What do you mean by “real”? (2) What do you mean by “horoscopes”? Real means, “Actually existing as a thing; factual; not imagined” Horoscopes certainly “exist” – you can find them in the newspaper, for example, or in a bookstore, or wherever. In that sense, they [...]
