Anne Massey’s astrology blog

Astrologer’s diary Mercury Rx

Monday, April 26th, 2010 | Current Planetary trends, astrologer's diary, astrology basics | Write Comment

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 | Write Comment

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.

Moving hell…despite Mars direct in motion

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 | Astrology for You | Write Comment

Things seem to go wrong when moving, I just did. For example the telephone company assured me I could keep my phone number. That turned out not to be the case, I only found out when my kids tried calling and got a message that the phone number I have had for almost twenty years was not assigned. Telus really is a wonderful company with compentent people … hah! So make note of my new number, nobody told me ahead of time so I guess I will be printing new business cards, changing advertising out there. I don’t really know which planetary pattern to blame—incompentence.

On the move

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | Astrology for You | Write Comment

I am amidst a move from our home of the past 19 years—books are packed and I hope to be settled into our new home as Spring begins… it is impossible to write or concentrate on writing while our home is transformed into a house! I am shutting down my office for about two weeks as of March 1. I will return to writing columns sometime in March. My contact information remains the same—only moving 10 minutes drive away… I am currently booking clients for the last week of March.

Thoughts about Pluto

Friday, February 19th, 2010 | Astrology for You | Write Comment

In a recent conversation with a colleague we talked about Pluto and what Pluto in the 12th house might mean. Some of the keywords for Pluto are rather negative—death, destruction, atomic bombs and that vague word ‘transformation’. In my life Pluto has finished with my twelfth house and in my friends chart that is influence is now active for another 5-6 years. Pluto is not all bad. I think that the role of Pluto is to unearth anything we may have repressed-the length of time is irrelevant to Pluto. My favourite description for how Pluto operates involves the septic tank. The septic tank processes waste, spreading onto the septic field via perforated pipes and this liquid in turn fertilizes the ground. Astrology associates Pluto with elimination and waste. When the septic tank is too full or the field is not functioning properly the waste will back up inside the house. Naturally it is the lack of maintenance that is the culprit. However, if you have ever had to clean up returned sewage, you know it is not that pleasant. › Continue reading

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

Updates to website

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 | Astrology for You | Write Comment

I am busily updating my website, the personalized astrology reports page has been revamped and I added a few new report options. The most recent one is about money and prosperity; the nature of money and how we might learn to generate it with more ease. Check these out at www.astrologicallyspeaking.com/reportsonline.htm. I also added Jupiter’s Promise to the selection, this is another excellent lifetime report written by professional astrologer, Stephanie Clement. These reports offer a wealth of information very inexpensively. The different reports are listed on page Reports about you (see pages under banner) At this time of year make excellent last minute gifts, you can print it at home and put it inside some pretty covers—a gift of insight. Working on my annual horoscopes, which I will post by year’s end.

Inaugural Graduation Canadian Diploma Astrologers

Monday, December 14th, 2009 | General information | Write Comment

I was in Toronto last week for the graduation ceremonies for the first Diploma Astrologers in Canada. The organization is called the Canadian Association for Astrological Education. I have been involved with them for 5-6 years now. There were seven graduates who had passed all the examination from basic to advanced, chart calculation, counselling skills and several electives including vocational, relationships, chart calculation and horary astrology. Most had spent at least five years in study.

I see this as an important milestone for astrology, and applaud both the new diploma astrologers as well as the nine teachers, who also received the diploma. We had to have been a practising astrologer for twenty years and a teacher with the CAAE for five years. I was honoured to be recognized with my peers for our significant contribution to both the CAAE and astrology in Canada. You will find the pictures and names at www.thecaae.com for the graduates.

The CAAE teachers

In this images from left to right: Priscilla Costello, Elaine Pond, Donna Van Toen, Anne Massey, Janet Markhan, Ron Bippus and in the front seated, Joan Gibbins. I feel I was in good company with so many seasoned astrologers. It is so exciting to see a vocational standard evolve in Canada.

My diploma is hanging on my wall along with my ISAR certification— www.isarastrology.com — as a reminder that so many astrologers and organizations are working toward elevating the standards and setting new goals for our vocation and/or profession; astrology.

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Mercury in Earth 2010

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 | Astrology for You | Write Comment

We have a Mercury in earth period beginning December 5, 2009. Over the next 400+ days, Mercury will spend almost half the time in the three earth signs—Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo. I just posted a long article about Mercury, complete with horoscopes for each of the signs for the entire year. It is at www.astrologicallyspeaking.com/Mercury2010-earth.htm

With tonight’s full Moon I feel almost caught up, which is a good thing, seeing that I will be going to Toronto for a few days on Thursday. I will present one seminar on Hellenistic Astrology Applied. On Sunday I am priviledged to be present for the graduation of the first Diploma Astrologers in Canada. I have been involved in the process for the past 5-6 years and am very excited about this. Please check out www.thecaae.com for details.

Later this month I will return to writing more frequently on my blog and catch up with your questions about astrology for general interest; I do not delineate highly personal questions on my blog. Until then…