Weekly Horoscope for Feb. 27 by Eric Francis

Aries (March 20-April 19) — The message of the stars, being delivered by the New Moon in Pisces, is to make friends with your fears. You’ve been getting this message for a while; you might look back on the past year and a half as the time when you drained your personal swamp of anxiety — or at least sat by the bank and…

Planet Waves front page backup Dec. 10, 2024

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) — Mars retrograde begins imminently, and this is an important opportunity to reassess what you want. Yet there is something here about checking in with a “higher authority,” which means going deeper within yourself to evaluate your intentions. In response to desire, one might dive in; one might hesitate for some … Read more

Planet Waves Weekly for Sep. 19, 2024 by Eric Francis

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) — The days before the Sun enters your sign can be tense, as if you’re not quite aware that your worst fears might be true. This might be especially challenging with the Full Moon happening on the 17th, conjunct mystical, delusional Neptune in Pisces. Is there a lake, a forest…

The Chiron Factor, Part One

Dear Friend and Reader: Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. Just five months ago, the world experienced a total solar eclipse conjunct Chiron. Exact to the arc minute (1/60th of a degree), this astonishing eclipse cast a shadow that spanned from northern Mexico, diagonally across the United States and into southeastern Canada. … Read more

The Chiron Factor, Part One

A close look at the life and times of Chiron — and its influence on this moment in history. Chiron’s discovery was a watershed moment for astrology, and it’s now a prominent metaphor of our times. Just five months ago, the world experienced a total solar eclipse conjunct Chiron. Exact to the arc minute (1/60th of a degree)…