Like many people, my first introduction to anime came through Sailor Moon. Unlike most, however, I first saw Sailor Moon a little over 5 years ago as an adult. As an astrologer, I was immediately impressed by how well the series incorporated astrology and traditional wisdom into the characters and plot of the story. Indeed, … Continue reading The Astrology of Sailor Moon – Part I: Foundations
日本語版 As I have discussed before, in Western Astrology, the zodiac is based on the seasons rather than on the constellations. Each season begins with a cardinal sign. In the Northern Hemisphere*, Spring begins with the sign of Aries, Summer begins with the sign of Cancer, Fall begins with the sign of Libra, and Winter … Continue reading Signs of Stability, the Fixed Signs
日本語版 Western Astrology is based as much upon the seasons as it is upon the movement of the celestial bodies. This is because the zodiac that is used in most Western astrology is the tropical zodiac. The tropical zodiac is not based on the actual constellations along the ecliptic but upon the four seasonal turning … Continue reading Signs of Change, the Cardinal Signs
When attempting to apply Classical Astrology to the practical problem of health and well-being, among the first hurdles an astrologer faces are the related subjects of temperament and humors. Temperament and humors have a long pedigree in traditional medicine, and they were used from before the Classical period through the Middle Ages and Renaissance until … Continue reading Humors and Temperament, A Simplified Approach for the Modern World
In the West, we are taught that the zodiac is a collection of constellations that form the ecliptic, the apparent Path of the Sun from the position of the Earth. In Traditional Wisdom, however, the physical constellations are not the True Zodiac, but only its physical reflection. As can be seen in the Traditional Model … Continue reading The Zodiac
In chart work, I have always looked at secondary progressions, but, to be honest, I was never able to glean much information out of them, except for a bit from the progressed Moon. In my study of eclipses, however, I read The Eagle and the Lark, by Bernadette Brady, and I learned about the practice … Continue reading A Second Look at Secondary Progressions: A Tale of Two Queens
In a few weeks, a Solar Eclipse will be visible in the United States, which is being called, "The Great American Eclipse." Many people are making plans to watch this eclipse. I am planning on staying inside and closing my blinds until it is over. Why is that? In this article, I would like to … Continue reading Eclipses – What are They?