Capricorn 2017 Yes, it’s 2017. And Capricorn comes around again like clockwork. Time for Capricornian pursuits – goal-setting, plans, getting real and learning about authority – just for starters. However this year started with a heavier dose of the old goat than usual. Not only do we still have Pluto wandering through the sign of the mountain climber, we have Jupiter – …
Sadiq and Bernie – men of the moment
Taurus 2016 Taurus time again – it seems to come around quicker each year. Am I sounding like an elderly person? According to scientists, time is actually speeding up, so maybe it isn’t just me! Anyway, I have taken the time to enjoy the wonders of nature at this fertile time of year here in the north. My photos this month will be testament …
2016 – New goals for the year: what’s the point?
Capricorn 2016 January is a very fitting time to make New Year’s Resolutions. Capricorn, associated with the planet Saturn, loves a concrete goal. And there’s nothing like a good plan! So we sort out a diet, or choose an exercise regime. We look back over 2015 and reflect on what went well (or not) and then focus on what we might achieve …
Ancient sex
Scorpio 2012 This month I want to consider two themes, Capricorn, which aligns with Saturn, and Scorpio, which aligns with Pluto. The reason for my focus here is that for the next couple of years these two planets are in what is called ‘mutual reception’ in the sky. Pluto is in Capricorn and Saturn has recently entered Scorpio – i.e. …
Sweet – but is it?
Gemini 2012 In New Zealand, the expression ‘Sweet as ‘ has come to mean – great, fine, good, cool, yes, ok … Our sign of the month, Gemini, concerns language and how we get the message out. Language develops and changes along with the meaning certain words can have. Sweet has always had positive connotations. It’s a bit like the …
World Cup – oh no – not again!
Cancer 2010 Cancer – the sign of the patriot – what better time of year to have a World Cup? But now it’s over, what is everyone doing? Do you miss it? Can’t say I do – it’s wonderfully quiet and I can get on with some work. Although I found the whole phenomenon absolutely fascinating. It highlights the power …