Astro Talk

Putting Astrology To Use

Some of the astrology articles were published for specific dates but are still educational. Other articles focus on general astrologically related themes. Scroll down for an introduction to our featured articles, or click directly to one of the articles from the list on the right. Eliza Bassett, astrologer, prepares our weekly horoscope.

Being Yourself Without Fear
by Noel Tyl.
In the simplest of terms, the need fulfillment process within relationship and the possible introduction of intimacy come down to the bare but enormously challenging truth: I can only be intimate with someone when I can be myself without fear.

Chinese Power Animals
by Pamela Leigh Powers.
It is commonly agreed that the Chinese lunar calendar and its animals coincide generally with the Western astrology Sun signs. In making this correlation from the Sun signs to the animals, I used the meridians & their emotions...

Border Wars: Male-Female
by Jodie & Steven Forrest.
Traditional astrology books were written in times when people were dogmatically certain about gender roles. "In the chart of a man, Mars in Aquarius means... "

Each Sign Has Its Difficulties
by Margaret Koolman.
We all know people who show us the negative side of their Sun sign. What is going on inside them when they display negative behavior? If we can understand how it feels inside, we will be able to choose a more helpful response.

The United States of America
by Pamela Leigh Powers.
The USA was born in the Year of the Monkey, Month of the Cat (Rabbit), Hour of the Ox, and the Minute of the Monkey.

First House: You & Celebrities
by S.A. Watkins.
Have you ever wondered why you are drawn to certain individuals more than others? Do certain celebrities, politicians or public figures command your attention like no one else? You may have more in common with the celebrity you admire than you think.

Station-Retrogrades & Back
by Erin Sullivan.
The slowing, stationing and retrogression is often noted by events or inner mood shifts. Frequently within a week on either side of it, there is a marked shift in psychological and physical energy patterns.

Fundamentals of Astrology
by Barbara Hand Clow.
Knowing in advance the timing and form a major life crisis might take could create the understanding of the experience while it was happening...

Benefits of Mercury Retrograde
by Robert Wilkinson.
The first part of the retrograde process is where one learns to adapt to new rhythms, and explores different ways of learning. During the entire retrograde period, a different point of view and a new comprehension proceeds to unfold.

Saturn & Rites of Passage
by Erin Sullivan.
It is during uncertain times that people are compelled to experience their interior world and heed their inner voice. They search within themselves for meaning and begin to look for 'signs' on the horizon that might indicate in which direction to turn.