Astro Humor: Copernicus and the Camel Driver

To get a clearer view of the heavens, Copernicus decided to undertake a long journey into the desert. He hired Ahmed, a camel driver, to be his guide. They set their tent up for the night, had a humble meal of flat bread and wine, and fell soundly asleep. Some hours later, Ahmed woke Copernicus and said, "Magi, … Continue reading Astro Humor: Copernicus and the Camel Driver

Full Moon in Aquarius ~ Putting a New Spin on It

Everyone thinks of Aquarius as the oddball of the zodiac. Uranus, the ruling planet of Aquarius, has a little oddness of its own. Planets in our solar system normally revolve with an east/west equator. Not Uranus! It has chosen to revolve north/south, with it's North Pole pointing toward the Sun in a sort of na-na-na-na-na bronx cheer … Continue reading Full Moon in Aquarius ~ Putting a New Spin on It

Cancer ~ Memories

We can't talk about the sign of Cancer without spending a little time talking about memories. Our memories, whether good or bad, have made us who we are today and, even when we can't recall them clearly, their shadow walks with us in the decisions we will make tomorrow. They are markers of pain or … Continue reading Cancer ~ Memories

Cancer ~ Is Your Mom a Bitch?

Are you one of those folks who finds it hard to tolerate all this Cancerian symbolism of dear old mom because, frankly, your mom's a toxic bitch? Does Mothers Day make you cringe? Rest assured, you are not alone. I don't want to offend anyone, but there are plenty of rotten moms out there. If you … Continue reading Cancer ~ Is Your Mom a Bitch?

The Music of Cancer ~ Moon, Mother, Memories, and Home

We see astrological symbolism all around us everyday. Sometimes through images and sometimes through what a friend of mine referred to as "nose-talgia," or scent memory. Music, however, is the art that can stop us in our tracks. Have you ever been driving, listening to the radio, and heard a song that was so emotionally … Continue reading The Music of Cancer ~ Moon, Mother, Memories, and Home