It’s a special weekend in the pagan or Celtic Wheel of the Year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s Spring and May Day, which aligns with the festival of Beltane. In the Southern Hemisphere, as Autumn unfolds, the seasonally relevant celebration is that of Halloween and Samhain. These are

(From my blog at TMA) Where I live, in a small town northwest of Toronto, Ontario, May is when the gardens come alive. The bulbs that burst through the ground in April turn into stunning hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils, filling the garden with colour and scent. This blossoming is hard to ignore —

My body is doing it’s own version of release right now. I am sick, with a cold that just won’t budge. I rarely get sick, but this little bug has taken up residency. I’ve been coughing at all hours and blowing my nose so much I have a nice red mark around my schnoze. (That could be

(From my post at TMA) The first half of April includes the Sun and Mercury in Aries, both of which will make aspects to Uranus and Pluto. This may bring a little chaos or a reminder that a big change you’ve had in mind is still worth pursuing. Later in the month, aspects to Saturn and Neptune are a

Feeling like life is moving faster than you can keep up? Or that things are changing in surprising, shocking or unexpected ways? Sounds like you have a case of Uranus! Either as a dominant transit, or via an important progression. Examples of this temporary yet influential trigger might include: &#

This info first appeared in my TMA post here. Mars aspects can be active for one-to-two days before and after the exact date listed. Three aspects that Mars will make this April include: ·       April 12:  Mars sextile Neptune, 8°–9° Taurus/Pisces ·       April 17: Mars square Jupiter, 12°–13° Taur

The most lively aspect this week is a productive trine angle between Mars in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn, across 15 degrees Taurus/Capricorn. To add extra cosmic emphasis, Mercury will unite (conjunct) with Mars at the same time, forming a dynamic three planet configuration. This aspect pattern p

There’s a series of Mercury/Jupiter aspects coming up in the next couple of months. I saw this on Facebook and realised it captures the Mercury/Jupiter astro sentiment exactly. Mercury represents the mind, and all kinds of thinking processes. It shows ideas, insights and what you get curious

As I sit here watching the sun rise over the houses across the street I feel lighter. Things are shifting. Our first (relatively) warm days are here after the long, cold and dark winter. Birds are singing in the trees and it’s actually brighter, as days get longer. We changed time this past weekend

One of the BEST ways to learn about transits, and to better understand your own chart, is to follow the transits of the Sun and Moon. I know, I know. You want to know when your life will change, or a tough situation will get better, or when you might come into abundance or find new love. And all th

If you feel caught up in a daze, or as if nothing is quite real, you have tapped into the current dark-Moon-in-Pisces vibe, which is enhanced by the once-a-year-meeting of Mercury and Neptune in soulful Pisces. Details, deadlines and to dos might seem a tad overwhelming, or you might need extra tim

This May + June I am lucky enough to spend time in the (US) Pacific Northwest. Amidst time spent soaking up the smells and sights of the ocean, I’ll be presenting on astrology in and around Seattle from late May to early June. This includes conference lectures at the fabulous NORWAC conferenc

Mercury sextile Saturn, February 19 + 20, 4 Sag/4 Aquarius OK SI This is the third and final aspect between Mercury and Saturn in the past two months. As such it represents completion. This is one of the best days for finalising contracts, making a commitment or co-coordinating plans you want set i

When you first decide to explore astrology there is so much to learn. New terms, words and symbols. It can seem daunting, but I can assure you it’s worth it! It’s been more than 20 years since I first learned the astrological basics and my love for and understanding of astrology continu

The waxing Moon indicates a week of progress, but with serious Saturn receiving a number of aspects it’ll be important to honour commitments, keep your promises and stick to your schedule as much as possible. Monday: Sun square Saturn, 4 Pisces/4 Sagittarius The Sun square Saturn can bring c

This post is a short extract from a longer piece I wrote for The Mountain Astrologer blog. Read the whole post here. March is a dramatic month, with plenty of high energy astro activity to keep you hopping. Fire is the dominant element in the first half of March, with a series of supportive trines

If you are a true astro obsessive, my detailed March Astrology Insider Report is for you! March promises fast paced progress and lots of action. The skies are full of change, and offer little blessings to add sweetness to life. This insider report is your inside scoop on the main astrology aspects

Jupiter trine Uranus, February 28 – March 9, 14 Aries/14 Leo RE TA This exciting aspect is part two of a three-part process which first began in September 2014, and will complete in June 2015. This info is part of my monthly Astrology Insider eBook. Get your copy for March here. This is excitement

There are three Zodiac signs everyone should know. These are your:– Sun sign (commonly known as your star sign)– Moon sign– Ascendant or rising sign When you start to learn astrology you’ll realise that you are MUCH more than just your star or Sun sign. In fact we all have e

I am currently attending to one of my kittys. By ‘attending’ I mean answering almost daily calls from the vet, delivering samples of random bodily fluids for testing, administering antibiotics and monitoring (like a hawk) any changes in behaviour. I can’t help but notice how my ki