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Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Introduction

Last time, I shared my review of an excellent book by Mark Jones about Evolutionary Astrology called Healing the Soul. I found the book to be extremely helpful in understanding my Pluto placement and made loads of notes which I’ll share in this series (plus extra bits of explanation). We’ll cover the Evolutionary Axis itself,… Continue reading Evolutionary Astrology Notes: Introduction

Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus & the Lunar Nodes

It’s about time I did some astrology book reviews and since I recently finished reading Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus and the Lunar Nodes by Mark Jones that seems a good place to start. This is an inspiring book packed with useful examples to help you understand how Evolutionary Astrology works with the birth chart.… Continue reading Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus & the Lunar Nodes

Fantasy Reading List: The Dresden Files

I’m currently hard at work writing Astro Journal 2024 so not writing much else. But then I found this lurking in my drafts folder and thought it was time to share as it’s been a while since my last Fantasy Reading List review. The Dresden Files is an urban fantasy series by Jim Butcher that… Continue reading Fantasy Reading List: The Dresden Files

Fludd and the Alchemical Process of Creation

Last time we introduced the work of Robert Fludd and his illustrations of the harmony of the spheres, and explored the reasons for his public spat with Kepler. Fludd believed in the Hermetic view of the macrocosm and the microcosm, and used Pythagorean principles of mathematics and musical harmony to explain how the cosmos was… Continue reading Fludd and the Alchemical Process of Creation

Fludd and the Harmony of the Spheres

Last time we explored the divine human form in Agrippa’s Occult Philosophy books and introduced another astrologer, Robert Fludd. Fludd was a 17th century English scientist, doctor, alchemist and Rosicrucian who wrote vast books filled with beautiful illustrations to explain his Neoplatonist and Hermetic knowledge of the cosmos. He also helped to translate the King… Continue reading Fludd and the Harmony of the Spheres

Agrippa and the Divine Human Form

Last time we explored the cycle of Venus and how it encodes the Golden Ratio of Phi, the mathematical principle that underlies the whole of nature. That includes the human form as illustrated by Leonardo da Vinci in his famous Vitruvian Man drawing. But he wasn’t the only person trying to square the circle. Similar… Continue reading Agrippa and the Divine Human Form

The Venus Cycle, Phi and the Venus Star

A few weeks ago we explored the mythology of Venus and the stories used by various cultures to describe the movements of the planet. Venus is the brightest planet in the sky (not counting the luminaries) and she performs a beautiful dance with the Sun where she appears and disappears at regular intervals. In this… Continue reading The Venus Cycle, Phi and the Venus Star

Groundhog Day and the Art of Happiness

A perfect example of the Venus archetype on film can be found in Groundhog Day, the 30-year-old romcom staring Bill Murray doing his deadpan charm thing. Like any good film, it explores lots of subjects including love, relationships, desire and values, identity, community, and reincarnation. It’s filled with philosophical insights and has become known as… Continue reading Groundhog Day and the Art of Happiness

Planet Myths: The Story Behind Venus

Venus represents the principle of attraction and relationship and shows what you value and desire, how you relate to others and attract people or things into your life. She may be the planet of love and beauty but she also has a dark side, especially when she feels disrespected or overlooked, and can even be… Continue reading Planet Myths: The Story Behind Venus

Venus in Leo: June to October 2023

Venus enters Leo on 5th June and will spend an unusually long time in the sign because she goes retrograde in July. Venus normally spends a couple of weeks to a month in each sign as she’s never more than two signs away from the Sun. This year, Venus will be in Leo for about… Continue reading Venus in Leo: June to October 2023