The big news last week was the death of Baroness Thatcher, the UK’s only female Prime Minister. In death as in life she has evoked extraordinary passion and outpourings of emotion, dividing the nation once again in extremes of love and hate. Her funeral takes place this Wednesday, 17th April, in London. Margaret Thatcher Thatcher… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 8th-14th April 2013
The sign of Aries dominates the heavens again this week, the first sign of the zodiac, the kickstarter, the firecracker, a dynamic and spontaneous energy. The personal planets have been transiting my Ascendant and erratic, unpredictable Uranus lingers. I’ve been feeling slightly overwhelmed with all that’s going on with a never-ending list of things to… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 18th-24th March 2013
Mercury, planet of communication, is now direct which is a huge HOORAH for many people. Over the last three weeks, there have been numerous stories of problems & breakdowns, incl. transport, technology & stuff in general, plus mis-information and mis-communication all round. Mercury turning direct is like a switch going back on, a green light… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 11th-17th March 2013
It’s a strange start to the week (for those of us in the northern hemisphere) as we’re in the dark of the Moon until Monday evening. I feel like I’m playing catch up today and the weather has reverted to winter even though it’s almost spring. Life feels a little bit weird and ideally I… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 4th-10th March 2013
The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Neptune are all in Pisces this week, the watery world of dreams and the imagination. I’ve been having vivid dreams this week and I’m not always sleeping well. Night-time blurs into day-time and day-time energy’s low when sleep’s disturbed. Strong Pisces energy focuses attention inward to the subconscious realm…. Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 25th February-3rd March 2013
Mercury, planet of communication & the mind, is now retrograde. This means it’s retracing its steps through the heavens for the next three weeks. Mercury turned retrograde on Saturday 23rd February (09:41GMT) at 19 Pisces 52 and turns direct on Sunday 17th March (20:03GMT) at 5 Pisces 39. You often experience Mercury retrograde most strongly… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 18th-24th February 2013
The Sun enters Pisces as the week begins on Monday 18th and connects with Neptune, God of the Sea, and Pisces’ ruling planet on Thursday 21st. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and it’s said to contain something of all the other signs within it. Pisces rules spirituality which by definition embraces the… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 11th-17th February 2013
Saturn plays a dominant role in the heavens this week and I’m sitting here at my desk looking out on sleet and rain. Brr… it’s cold here in the UK, very Saturnian. Saturn squares Venus, planet of love, today, Monday 11th, and in the wake of Valentines Day on Thursday 14th, Saturn advises a reality… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 4th-11th February 2013
Neptune dominates the planetary action this week and for much of the month of February. Today, Monday 4th, Mars (action) conjuncts Neptune and on Wednesday 6th, Mercury (mind) conjuncts Neptune. This isn’t brilliant for goal-setting but cries out for a new approach to life, which includes going with the flow, listening to the unconscious mind… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 28th January-3rd February 2013
I’ve heard from a few people recently who’ve been having a tough time, whether it’s illness, bereavement or other limitations that have slowed them down. Astrologically this shows as the planet Saturn which represents our weak points and the things in life that slam on the brakes and test our nerve, willpower and strength. Saturn… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 21st-27th January 2013
I’m writing this weekly newsletter looking out on a snowy garden. We have freezing temperatures in the UK and many areas are blanketed with the white stuff. It’s lovely for glorious dog walks and picture-perfect photos but even lovelier to be curled up at home warm & cosy with a cup of hot chocolate in… Read more
Weekly Astrology Insights: 14th-20th January 2013
This week is all about Capricorn, the sign of responsibility, structure, boundaries and achieving goals. Capricorns are often thought of as the workaholics of the zodiac and when planets are in this sign, it’s a good idea to have a plan about what you want to do. This helps you stay focused, organise your time… Read more
