Midpoints
A horoscope shows the division of houses in the wheel, with sign-degree positions of the house cusps, and the sign-degree positions of planets in the houses. With this core structure, you can draw the aspects… Read More »Midpoints
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Planetary Aspects in Jyotish
Western astrology proposes numerous aspects each with a specific interpretation. Aspects come with orbs-an aspect is only defined to work if it is within a certain orb, and the closer the orb, the more intense… Read More »Planetary Aspects in Jyotish
Dynamo Effect: Grand Cross and T-square
Square aspects in a horoscope are the source of drive and energy, and the gumption to meet and overcome challenges. Without squares, we would have an easier life, but it would a lot less interesting… Read More »Dynamo Effect: Grand Cross and T-square
I Happen to Be in Love
On Jun 25, 2022, an article titled, “The Affair of Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani” appeared in the New York Times. It was an arresting story about the professed love of Donald Trump for Rudy… Read More »I Happen to Be in Love
Setting the Compass – Transits to the Sun
A few days back I started working on a new post for this blog. I homed in on an idea, then started writing. A couple of paragraphs in I felt like I was drifting. What… Read More »Setting the Compass – Transits to the Sun
What’s in Store for me Next Year? – Part 4
In Part 1, I introduced the story of a woman who consulted with me in 2004, wanting to know what was in store for her in 2005 as seen through her horoscope. That first part… Read More »What’s in Store for me Next Year? – Part 4
What’s in Store for me Next Year? – Part 2
In an earlier post (Part 1), I started telling the story of a woman who consulted with me in 2004, wanting to know what was in store for her in 2005 as seen through her… Read More »What’s in Store for me Next Year? – Part 2
What’s in Store for me Next Year? – Part 1
Background A client makes an appointment for a consultation. Their question: what’s in store for me next year? We need to find a story that can be woven for the coming year out of the… Read More »What’s in Store for me Next Year? – Part 1
Sixth House and the Drive for Excellence
In an early post on the 6th house, I have described several sixth houses significations in detail: work and the work environment, service, wellness (good health), and skill. But when I assess the impact of… Read More »Sixth House and the Drive for Excellence
Marriage Markers – Solar Arcs
In a previous post I introduced the markers of marriage. Promise of marriage is shown by transits of Saturn through Pluto to the descendant, its ruler, planets in the 7th house, and Venus. And the… Read More »Marriage Markers – Solar Arcs