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The Starry Times: Mercury Retrograde July 19′

So now, we have the second instalment of mercury retrograde for the year. It’s in the zodiac sign of Cancer, in the lunar mansion (nakshatra) Pushya. Pushya is one of the most nourishing stars in the zodiac. Its primary symbol is the cow’s udder – The cow nourishes and nurtures, in the wild, the humbleContinue reading “The Starry Times: Mercury Retrograde July 19′”

Full Moon Aquarius 26.8.18

Today it is Full Moon again, this time occurring in Aquarius. This moon is bright, illuminating, healing, grounding and electric. In jyotish, Aquarius is ruled by Saturn and Rahu – the north node of the moon. Western astrologers always knew there was something a little extra about this eccentric sign, and assigned it to Uranus.Continue reading “Full Moon Aquarius 26.8.18”

The Starry Times: The Only Constant is Change – Equinox

Happy Equinox Folks… !     The day and night are of equal duration today. The days will become progressively shorter as we move into winter – the shifting of energies, reflecting in the changing seasons. This week in Sydney rain is forecast after several scorchers… autumn approaches, the leaves are starting to fall.  Continue reading “The Starry Times: The Only Constant is Change – Equinox”

The Starry Times: Faith over Fear

I am hearing of many souls passing at this time… stay centred and grounded during flux…Solar eclipse now and still volatile planetary energies catalysing changes and shifts. Let go of what needs to pass and fall. It is the hardest to do. But it is possible. Let the changes happen, step into the unknown. ThereContinue reading “The Starry Times: Faith over Fear”

On Sadness, Numbness, and the Beauty of Trauma

What is this strange, ephemeral sadness that rises up from time to time? Is it all the grief of everything that has ever been lost? What is this hollow sense of loss and emptiness? One day, you may find yourself where the weight of anguish and despair feels absolutely unbearable, but you cannot die, youContinue reading “On Sadness, Numbness, and the Beauty of Trauma”