Taurus 2021 As I write, Taurus time is coming to an end for this year, in terms of the Sun’s visit. It is an abundant time, and perhaps has been made even more abundant by the goddess of grain herself. Ceres is visiting Taurus. She is happy in this sign which is a good thing, since when she is grumpy …
Beautiful collisions in 2021
Capricorn 2021 When I was pondering what to write about for 2021, for some strange reason one of my favourite singers came to mind with her song Beautiful Collision. Bic Runga is from my hometown, perhaps that’s why her words resonate with me. What a beautiful collision Things that go bump in the night With such beautiful precision Fate could …
War, peace and food
Libra 2020 As I write, the results of the New Zealand elections are in. Although I have no right to be, as I have nothing to do with it any more, I am proud of my homeland for voting in a warm, compassionate, human being to lead NZ in her next challenge. Jacinda Ardern won the election with an overwhelming …
For George and the underdogs
Gemini 2020 Yes, I’m aware my title sounds like a group – maybe a heavy metal or blues band. But of course I am going to discuss the sad and shocking case of George Floyd, who was murdered by police in Minneapolis on May 25th. Sometimes the right person comes along to mobilise the world at the right time. The …
Is your Mars fighting fit?
Aries 2020 The god of war, known as Ares or Mars, comes to the fore at this Aries time of year. Many astrologers have referred to him as being important in connection with COVID-19. Fever, high temperatures and immune defences are indeed part of his remit. The planet is currently in Aquarius as I write, however he has been fraternising …
Coronavirus – an unsung hero?
Pisces 2020 “Viruses are our smallest unsung heroes.” This quote comes from an article by Peter Pollard – see link under websites below. He is describing the benefits many viruses give us. We ourselves harbour millions of them in what is known as our virome. According to another article – link also below – from Scientific American, “…, viruses may …