Insight Astrology

The mutable signs: how we become comfortable with change

In our chart, the mutable signs, planets and aspects of our cosmic composition are always extending an invitation to us to expand our perception and shift the paradigms of our self-awareness to ever increasing degrees. Mutable, itself, means fluctuating, varying, fluid and changeable. We are meant to learn how to be comfortable with [read more...]

Neptune square Neptune: please don’t burst my bubble

Transiting Neptune square natal Neptune is a generational transit that we all experience at around the age of 42. It’s known as a transit of disillusionment and, along with the other generational transits that occur around the same period (Pluto square Pluto, Uranus opposed Uranus and the second Saturn opposed Saturn transit), it [read more...]

Chiron in Aries: Its healing influence on your ascendant, sign by sign

On 15 December, Chiron turns direct after over four months in retrograde motion. Chiron has been in Aries since the beginning of 2019, which represents the initiation of healing in whatever area of your life Chiron is passing through. In my previous article, The Journey of the Chiron archetype, I explored the symbolism of Chiron through [read more...]

The journey of the Chiron archetype: from woundedness to healing

Chiron recently moved into Aries where it will remain until 2027. This article explores the Chiron archetype and its influence on our lives. I always say that we are born into the past. Our presence, unconditional love and our divine connection get swallowed up into the mostly well-intentioned beliefs and circumstances of our parents, [read more...]

The blessing of the natal opposition: lean into the discomfort

Most of us think of the natal opposition as a challenging aspect, one that brings inner conflict and tension, but perhaps we could rethink this negative perspective. What is a natal opposition and how do they work? If you’re new to astrology you may still be getting your head around the various aspects in your natal chart and what [read more...]

Uranus transits: shedding our shoulds and becoming our most authentic self

Most people will experience a transit of Uranus to a sensitive point in their birth chart at some time in their lives and the experience is not always pleasant. Uranus transits can be a particular loud wake up call if we haven’t been living in alignment with our true self. “The most important thing in this life is to find and be [read more...]

The astrology of sexuality, gender and desire: why we want what we want

We’re all sexual beings (or most of us are) and this is a fascinating aspect of the self that is clearly shown in the natal chart. Exploring the astrology of sexuality can give insight into the many facets of our inner desires and can tell us quite a lot about why we want the things we want from sex. Despite what popular astrology [read more...]

Mercury retrograde in Pisces: you know that you know

Welcome to the first Mercury Retrograde of 2019! Mercury Retrograde can offer amazing periods of self-reflection and realignment within ourselves. They allow a heightened sense of awareness in our present moments and they can help us create the discipline that we need to experience our life in the fullest, best feeling way possible. [read more...]

Mostly sweet with a few nuts: the astrology of family dynamics

The astrology of family dynamics is a fascinating area of synastry, or astrological relationship analysis. It can give deep insights into areas of potential or actual conflict between members of a family unit and can be invaluable in working with difficult relationships. George Burns once said that “Happiness is having a large, [read more...]

Astrology readings are back at last!

After two years down the rabbit hole of motherhood I’m now offering astrology readings again. Thanks to Pluto’s transit of my Sun, Moon and Venus in Capricorn my life has been turned completely upside down. What a ride it has been! If you want proof of the power of outer planet transits, then my experience over the last three [read more...]

Progressed moon through the houses: shifts in life focus

I once had a friend named Roy. Roy was a business man with a keen interest in astrology. He taught me about the Progressed Moon and what it means in terms of life stages. Roy was living in Amsterdam many years ago, and for the life of him he couldn’t make any business deals work. He had all the right contacts, he was networking in all [read more...]

Mars in Pisces: Invoke your divine will

Mars, our symbol for action, instinct and will, is currently transiting Pisces, the holder of connection, understanding and meaning. We’ll be experiencing Mars in Pisces from 19 December to 28 January, when enters into the empowerment of its natural ruler, Aries. How would it feel to trust yourself to make the right decision in [read more...]

Saturn square Neptune in retrospect: dissolve the past, awaken to now

The Saturn square Neptune transit is coming to its end. Our landscapes, both inner and outer, have been changed, are still changing. And we are being asked every day to accept these changes – to accept the nature of change as our rhythm and simply enjoy the ride of our evolution. This is no small request and we still have 10 years [read more...]

Mercury retrograde conjunct Jupiter: keep an open mind

A new Mercury retrograde cycle begins on 31 August, as the planet of intellect and communication separates from its conjunction to Venus and Jupiter. Mercury now heads back into its rulership of Virgo to join Jupiter for a second time on 1 September. However while the first conjunction lasted just one day, due to Mercury’s slow [read more...]

Mars in Sagittarius: may your aim be steady and true

Has anyone else been feeling the lighter, more outward going energy of Mars in Sagittarius? What a relief after his long stay in intensely introverted Scorpio! Mars entered the sign of the archer on 3 August, after shifting out of its retrograde cycle on 30 June. After traveling at a snail’s pace throughout July, Mars is finally [read more...]

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