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View Chart Dear Friend and Reader: In his landmark 2006 book Cosmos and Psyche, Rick Tarnas describes the problem of the disenchanted world brought on by the so-called scientific revolution. He describes how the beauty of nature and the cosmos is explained away and demystified by science. The mystery of the soul is essentially dismissed by psychology and … Read more

Aries (March 20-April 19) —The influence of family is quite strong at the moment, though this looks more like a gathering of the ancestors than like a typical holiday. Or more like their guidance and influence is thundering in and in some way shaping your every move.

“The seasons change, and so do I.” — Bono Dear Friend and Reader: Wednesday, the Sun reached its northernmost point along the horizon and entered the tropical sign Cancer. This is the Northern Solstice, indicating the start of summer above the equator, winter below. The Sun rises in that spot for several days (when you … Read more

Dear Friend and Reader: Planet Waves and Planet Waves FM are off this week. Eric is traveling and planning a new STARCAST for Friday; watch your inbox for a messages from the Planet Waves list, and from Substack. We do have two small features for you, though — before he left, Eric recorded a conversation … Read more

Dear Friend and Reader: I’ve got a new horoscope today, and a new STARCAST, and a new article about the June 3 Sagittarius Full Moon (below). First, a few housekeeping points. Today, everything I’m writing is open access to all readers, sponsored by our paying subscribers. The Sagittarius Full Moon connects to a deep-space point … Read more