Astrology

The mythology behind the names of planets and asteroids is a useful way to find the meaning, or their interpretation, in the birth chart. We can get the gist of something better if we can see the bigger picture, and understanding the reasons behind something can help to digest what may be a difficult pill to swallow. Chiron was born to an

In the birth chart, Saturn represents authority and maturity; he is the archetypal Victorian father who is stern yet provides for his family and offers security and reliability. His actions are based on his own father's, and he follows tradition and regulations without questioning those higher up the ladder. He can be cold and

A quick note on delineation The sign the planet is in will modify and refine an interpretation, e.g. Mercury in Aries on the south node would indicate that aggressive communication causes problems and needs to be transformed into direct and assertive rather than antagonistic. A point worth mentioning

The nodes are a theoretical point in the birth chart. They show the past (south) and the future (north). A full nodal cycle takes about 18 years and is known as your nodal return; it can mark periods that are significant in breaking further away from your past and moving you toward the future. In synastry,

Pisces is ruled by Neptune. Common associations are the colour sea green, and the number 7. It rules the feet on the physical body, and its symbol is the fishes. The sign is connected to dreams, visions, and the concept of the collective unconscious. Its keywords are I believe. Pisces, as a sign, is sensitive to the environment

Aquarius is ruled by Uranus. Common associations are the colour electric blue, and green turquoise, and the number 4. It rules the lower legs and circulation in the physical body. Its zodiac symbol is the water bearer. The sign is connected to humanitarianism, groups, ideals, and friendship. Its keywords are I know. Aquarians are the freedom

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn. Common associations are the colours black, brown, and dark blue, and the number 8. It rules the teeth, skin, and bones of the physical body. Its zodiac symbol is the goat. The sign is connected to status, career, and traditions. Its keywords are I use. Capricorn is another traditionally boring

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter. Common associations are the colour royal blue and the number 3. It rules the hips, thighs, and sciatic nerve in the physical body. Its zodiac symbol is the centaur. The sign is connected to expanding horizons, both metaphorical and physical. Its keywords are I see. What can I say about

Scorpio is ruled by Pluto. Common associations are the colours blood red, black, and turquoise, and the number 0. It rules the nose, blood, the colon, and genitals in the physical body. Its zodiac symbol is the scorpion. The sign is connected to sex, death, and transformation. Its keywords are I desire. Scorpio probably has the worst

Libra, like Taurus, is ruled by Venus. Common associations are all pastel colours, and the number 6. It rules the kidneys and the lower back of the physical body. Its zodiac symbol is the scales. The sign is connected to relationships, balance, and fairness. Its keywords are I balance. Libra is the peacemaker of the zodiac

Virgo is ruled by Mercury. Common associations are the colour pale green, and the number 5. It rules the small intestines in the physical body; its zodiac symbol is the virgin. The sign is connected to health, service, and efficiency. Its keywords are I analyse. Labelled a boring sign, it can be hard to write anything exciting or

Leo is ruled by the Sun itself. Common associations are the colour orange, and the number 1. It rules the heart and spine in the physical body, and its zodiac symbol is the lion. The sign is connected to creativity and children. Its keywords are I will. Leo is said to be the most generous sign of the zodiac and is known to lavish

Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Common associations are the colour silvery pearl, and the number 2. It rules the breasts of the physical body, and its zodiac symbol is the crab. The sign is connected to nurturing and feminine mysteries. Its keywords are I feel. Cancer is the sign of the home, and whilst children belong

Gemini is ruled by Mercury. Common associations are the colour yellow, and the number 5. It rules the hands, arms and lungs in the physical body, its zodiac symbol is the twins. The sign is connected to communication and information. Its keywords are I think. Geminis are often the ones who remind you that life doesn’t

Taurus is ruled by Venus. Common associations are pastel colours, and the number 6. It rules the neck and throat in the physical body; its zodiac symbol is the bull. The sign is connected to comfort, art, and values. Its keywords are I have. The image of the bull represents the typical Taurean temper which is fairly

Ruled by Mars; common associations are the colour red, and the number 9. It rules the head on the physical body. Its zodiac symbol is the ram. The sign is connected to action, adventure, war, survival, and competition. Its keywords are I am. Aries as the first sign of the zodiac contains the energy needed

I'm only offering insight into the hard aspects as they are more challenging to deal with. Saturn transits can be felt up to eight degrees before it becomes exact and it can be up to eight degrees afterwards for things to settle. Frequently, it'll be when the transit is almost exact that events manifest

In the birth chart, the natal Moon can help to describe our emotional body. The sign the Moon was in at birth is said to describe our basic emotional temperament; we then need to look at which house the Moon is placed, and that will give us the area of life we can be at our most emotional. Thirdly,

Sun - Gives warmth and a sunny disposition. Moon - Creates a very pleasant nature if it is a harmonious aspect. Mercury - May like to talk about love or have a love of words and writing. Mars - The relationship between Venus and Mars is another indicator of how well we can integrate our masculine and feminine principals

1st - You are likely to be concerned about your physical appearance. The sign will modify how you want to be seen, but you are unlikely to be complacent about how you present yourself. You may also have an above-average need for compliments. It is said that Venus conjunct the ascendant makes for an attractive

Venus shows us how we prefer to relate to others; this planet also has a say in what we are attracted to in others. Venus shows what we like to give to others, and what we value. Venus is not all about the lighter prettier aspects, and if this part of us is provoked negatively, we can unleash some very destructive energies.

To the Sun - Mercury is never that far away from the Sun so doesn't get to form hard aspects. A conjunction under 5 degrees can make it very difficult to be mentally objective; the mind can't get far enough away from the self to see things from another's perspective. If the Sun is in Gemini and Mercury is in Cancer,

Whilst all signs have their positives and negatives, with the planet Mercury it is not so much the sign it is in, but the aspects to it that will dictate how we communicate. Mercury shows us how we think and what we like to think about. It can show our relationship with any siblings, and describe our early environment, especially

The house in the birth chart where the Sun sits is the area of life you can gain a sense of purpose. The all-important search-for-meaning can be partially shown by the placement of the Sun because the Sun represents the core self. If we keep the core self happy, we have a better chance of keeping the other

Moon - A positive aspect here will help the heart and soul connection; feelings should be easy to integrate. Negative aspects can cause conflict between emotion and doing what one wants to do or in becoming who one wants to be. Sometimes hard aspects between the Sun and the Moon can show

Most people know their Sun sign before they have any idea about astrology, but the irony is, once you start to go deeper into the craft, the further away you go from the solar self. Everything in our solar system revolves around the Sun. Astrologically the Sun represents the core of your being; it is also what

As the Sun travels through each zodiac sign, at some point during the month, a new Moon occurs in that sign; there are two main ways the energy can be used; i) It can be used generally, so if the new Moon is in Libra, the effort can be made to finalise all contracts/negotiations. Re-balancing our relationships

Aries - Emotional independence and emotional space. With this Moon sign, you can never give yourself away, but you can be conquered by the hero/ine. Emotional honesty in yourself and from others will make life easier. Don't be bullied into giving up the fight for the right to have feelings. Taurus - Material stability brings

1st - You show your feelings on your face and the clothes you wear. The first house is what we present to others which means you could find it harder than most to hide how you feel. 2nd - This is the house of personal resources, so you may have a natural tendency to keep money in the bank to feel secure.

When the Sun is aspecting the Moon by trine, conjunction or sextile, it can show someone who finds it easier to unite feelings with the sense of self. With the square, opposition, or quincunx, feelings can be difficult, and it could indicate a natural conflict between your emotional needs and your core self