Anne Massey’s astrology blog

Fire and Ice with Uranus in Aries

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 | Astrology for You, Current Planetary trends, astrologer's diary | No Comments

I am writing my Uranus in Aries Review, it is progressing quite well. It will be posted in fairly short order at www.astrologicallyspeaking.com/UranusAries2010-19.htm. The image I chose was the volcanic activity in Iceland, taking place at the glacier with the unpronounceable name: Eyjafjallajökull—you can find the pronunciation on Wikipedia, the website that has quickly replaced traditional reference books. I used to know people from Iceland—their language sounds like poetry, soft and melodic—I could have listened to them talk for hours without understanding a word. Ice is solid water. Uranus finishes its main journey through the water sign of Pisces by moving into the first, most volatile fire sign, Aries. What lies beneath the surface and what kind of power it might have… isn’t nature awesome. The Review period for Uranus in Pisces is from August 13, 2010 to March 11, 2011. We need to finish anything that was left on hold in terms of change, innovation and re-inventing an aspect of our lives. The last kick at the can for another 84 years, tends to be something we remember for quite a while—no going back to how things used to be. › Continue reading

New Moon in Taurus

Friday, May 14th, 2010 | Astrology for You, Current Planetary trends, astrologer's diary | No Comments

There was a new Moon last night, at 23°Taurus. A new lunar month was launched. It is the ideal time to seed something new for growth, staying power. For about 7 days each month, the Moon is invisible. The crescent will make its appearance May 17, when she is in her own sign of Cancer. May 21st half of the Moon’s surface will be illuminated and the Full Moon takes place May 27, at that time the Moon will be in future-oriented Sagittarius. So now is the time to seed something with future and long-range ideals in mind. While the Moon is waxing to Full, we are naturally growing something in our lives. Astrological lore recommends hair cuts for faster growth during the waxing Moon. If you want your hair cut to last longer cut it while the Moon is waning from Full to New. › Continue reading

King Maker’s Choice

Monday, May 10th, 2010 | Current Planetary trends, Mundane astrology, astrologer's diary | No Comments

The British Elections took place May 6, 2010 with the Sun in Taurus and the Moon in Aquarius. The keywords might have been stability through change. The polls closed at 22:00; some apparently closed doors 15 minutes prior, and left voters standing in line without the opportunity to vote. The ascending degree in London was 3°Sagittarius, which is the position for the Moon in the chart of David Cameron—his star is rising. The ruler, Jupiter was at 24° Pisces 56′; this might be the indicator of the King Maker. It connected with the Saturn in the charts of the two flexible, mutable, contenders: Clegg and Cameron (birthdata at the end of this post). For Gordon Brown the beneficial energy of Jupiter connected with his natal Venus—might be good, but not necessarily. Jupiter is also know exasperate a situation. Venus represents social skills and Gordon Brown’s recent blunder with a voter became something he couldn’t live down. When people desire stability, Saturn would be more to the point than Venus. At the time the polls close retrograde Saturn hugged the Midheaven in Virgo (from the 9th house) and the ruler of the MC, Mercury, was in the fifth and also retrograde—no immediate result for who is to be prime minister. › Continue reading

Jupiter Review, British Elections;the Astrologer’s Diary

Saturday, May 1st, 2010 | Astrology for You, Current Planetary trends, Venus stories, astrologer's diary | No Comments

Jupiter is in Pisces for a few more weeks, and returns for a repeat later this year. I finally finished my review of Jupiter for 2010-2011; you will find it at www.astrologicallyspeaking.com/JupiterPisces-Aries.htm. The review columns feature horoscopes and address a longer period of time. For now on my blog I am writing my Astrologer’s Diary. I don’t send notices about every entry—my emails are periodic, and you are welcome to be on my list, just drop me an email. Off the blog you can subscribe to the automated RSS feed and your browser will show updates. Driving home around 9 o’clock the other night from the Langley Quilters’ Guild meeting I noticed once again how brilliant Venus is in the evening sky. When I was walking into our house there was an aeroplane flying toward west (well between west and north) and apart from the flashing red lights Venus’ light was brighter. Venus is in Gemini, which can be delightful for all air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius). This is a short passage with another 12 days or so left. At the end of this year, Venus will be spending lots of time in Libra and Scorpio; Venus will be retrograde for a magical 40 days and 40 nights. The last time Venus was in this cycle was at the end of 2002. Naturally I will blog about that later in the year, if you can’t wait to know-why not pick up a copy of Venus at the bookstore. The articles I wrote back in 2002 are still on my website www.astrologicallyspeaking.com. › Continue reading

Astrologer’s diary Mercury Rx

Monday, April 26th, 2010 | Current Planetary trends, astrologer's diary, astrology basics | No Comments

I just posted a response to the Mercury Rx piece based on a reader question. Mercury retrograde periods are about reviewing and revising our thinking. It is the planet of communication, commuting and learning—it makes connections and/or fails to make those when moving against the grain. Until April 28 it is about finishing things, reviewing and repairing. We are asked to let go of ideas that will not work. It isn’t the ideal time to begin new activities. However, most of us tend to make new choices and plan a new direction during these periods. It is so intriguing that we know what we are going to do by the time Mercury shiftshapes into its Morning Star phase, but do not choose to act if we happen to know that Mercury is retrograde. Yet many successful enterprises are begun with Mercury Retrograde. Other than signing important contracts or buying cars and equipment with wiring, I tend to ignore Mercury retrograde. › Continue reading

Astrologer’s Diary

Friday, April 23rd, 2010 | Astrology for You, Current Planetary trends, astrologer's diary | 4 Comments

Was watching a cooking show with ex-chef hubby, the name sounded familiar, turned out she is on my client list from a few years ago. I don’t really see my clients or students as most of my consultations and tutoring sessions take place over the telephone. That of course is slowly changing as more and more people hook up to Skype. I was pleased that she got the show, when I last talked to her she was amidst those doubts and worries we all have once in a while. I seldom hear from clients when their lives are going smoothly… such is the nature of the work of an astrologer—we tend to guide people at crossroads or facing those equally inevitable ‘tunnel’ to show that there really is light at the end. › Continue reading

Back to work

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 | Current Planetary trends, General information | No Comments

April 22 is Earth Day this year. The Sun is in Taurus, the first earth sign of the Zodiac. The astrological and mythological words and concepts still permeate our lives. In my area it has been a beautiful sunny day—spring is well under way. I have been penning a Jupiter review, on and off for the past three months. Maybe now that Mercury is retrograde, I will find the time to get caught up and put those thoughts floating in my head onto virtual paper on my blog and website. Mercury retrograde periods are ideal for getting caught up, finishing tasks and handling matters you have neglected. To read more about Mercury, check out my annual review at http://www.astrologicallyspeaking.com/Mercury2010-earth.htm

I picked up Paulo Coelho’s latest book today, the writing about the four elements within the covers caught my attention—elements the building blocks of astrology. I look forward to reading it after I finish the Friday Night Knitting Club. As you may have gathered I moved about a month ago, and the new place is beginning to feel like home.

I have been paying a lot of attention to the Moon over the past four months. The new Moon takes places mid-month and the Full one at the end of the month. I am finding living to the rhythm of the lunar cycle rather rewarding. This new Moon on the 14th of April was in Aries and the Full one will be in Scorpio-time to begin new things, especially related to money and investments. I have been doing that now rather than back in February—Taurus energy of the Sun is rather materialistic, which makes it ideal for seeding something for steady growth. Will work on this topic in little instalments and might even write about investment timing as I am getting ready to join a women’s penny-stock investment group.

Mercury retrograde

Friday, January 8th, 2010 | Current Planetary trends, astrology basics | 2 Comments

Mercury became a morning star on Monday and will move direct Friday the 15th. Mercury retrograde is the best known phenomenom in astrology. Mercury has been retrograde this go-around since December 26. We quickly learn that we should not sign contracts and other important documents during these times. We should not buy vehicles and any equipment that has wiring. Mercury rules over all kinds of connections in astrology. This week I have had several discussions about Mercury retrograde—facts and myths. Remember that Mercury is also in charge of trivia! › Continue reading

Saturn in Libra

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 | Astrology for You, Current Planetary trends | 3 Comments

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”— John Quincy Adams

Saturn is the last planet visible to the naked eye. The seasons on Saturn last about 7.5 years—on August 11, 2009 there was an Equinox on Saturn. I would assume Autumn seeing that Saturn is in the autumnal signs now. The picture I have used here was taken by Cassini at our Equinox in September 2009.

New images reveal that there are mountains on the rings of Saturn. These are as high as some of the peaks in the Rocky Mountains, which are 4800 kilometres in length and stretch from New Mexico via Montana, Utah, and Colorado to British Columbia and Alberta. I always remember a drive through Colorado and the awe of seeing the majestic mountains; and I don’t ever tire at looking at the mountains here in British Columbia. The scientists are calculating that the mountains on the rings of Saturn are up to four kilometres high (that’s about 2.5 miles). See the images at http://ciclops.org/ir_index/118/Cassini_In_Orbit.  In astrology rocks and mountains belong to Saturn; it is fascinating that there are actual mountains up there. It makes me wonder what the ancient astrologers/astronomers knew that we are now rediscovering through science and space exploration.

Saturn is the greater malefic in astrology, and many of the concepts we hear associated with Saturn are not pleasant. However, there are tons of positive concepts as well. I happen to like Saturn; it is prominent in my chart, so I really don’t have a choice. Saturn is moving into its sign of exaltation—Libra on October 29, 2009. Seeing that it is my birthday, I am thinking of it as a present. Planets gain strength when they move through the sign of their exaltation. › Continue reading

Mars Story 2009-2010

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 | Astrology for You, Current Planetary trends | No Comments

Timeline: October 16, 2009-June 6, 2010

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.”—Confucius, philosopher and teacher

Mars overview

Some years bring many unusual planetary events, others less so. We now have a year of Pluto in Capricorn under our belts and know that these are exceptional times. This energy stays with us until 2023 (and a little while as a rerun in 2024). Just in case we missed something the first go around. Everything repeats in some form in our lifetime and there are eras that played out with similar themes, our recollection of these is naturally limited. It would be difficult to live our lives if we recalled everything from this one. It would be almost impossible if we recalled previous lives in detail.

“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein. That quote contains the essence of the Mars-energy, we need to find new ways to do things and eliminate the ones that have not yielded the desired results. With Mars in Leo, we have the opportunity to connect with our personal creative spark, think ‘outside the box’—to be innovative. › Continue reading