In Canada, They Call it Therapy

Dear Friend and Reader: AT OMEGA INSTITUTE last weekend, I did something that in retrospect was pretty daring — start a bunch of relatively new astrology students working with Chiron transits. Looking at the events and experiences surrounding several past Chiron transits is one of the most efficient ways to get an understanding of a … Read more

Planet Waves Inner Space – June 2008

Aries (March 20-April 19) I suggest you make a long list of improvements you need to make to your home, pick the top three, and start them now. If you do, you’ll very likely gather momentum and keep this project going in the long run. Aries come in all shapes and sizes; some are obsessed with … Read more

Crossing the Borders and Boundaries of Time

Dear Friend and Reader: LAST WEEKEND when I met Melanie Reinhart in person for the first time, she was chipper as ever about her belief that it doesn’t matter if people use Chiron in their astrological work. This is an interesting comment coming from one of the most grounded teachers and indeed creators of the … Read more

Planet Waves Monthly – June 2008

MERCURY RETROGRADE IN Gemini is the top astrological story this month, interesting in part because Mercury is the planet associated with Gemini. Mercury retrograde often causes people a lot more grief than is necessary, mostly because we get stuck in patterns and tend to be so resistant to change. More than that, I notice that … Read more

Mixed Signals, Bright Ideas: Mercury Retrograde in Gemini

Dear Friend and Reader: WE ALL KNOW how weird Mercury retrograde can be. On a mundane level, it’s usually simpler than the psychological level; i.e., it’s easy enough to back up your disk drives early and often. It’s also wise to avoid doing anything of the kind during the few days close to the stations, … Read more