Jupiter in trouble in Paris

Sagittarius 2018 When Emmanuel Macron was running for president with his En Marche (EM!) party, he is quoted as sayingΒ β€œFrance needs a ‘Jupiterian’Β head of state.” Clearly he is referring to himself and, as he is a man versed in the use of symbolism, one wonders how much he knows about astrology! Our sign of the month, Sagittarius, is aligned with …

It’s too darn hot

Leo 2018 The source of the zodiac is based in the northern hemisphere and therefore the signs are thought to align with northern hemisphere seasons. Leo, a sign associated with the sun, occurs in our summer. We should, then, be forgiven for expecting some heat and sunshine. In Amsterdam we hope for a bit of that every year. However this …

The stories we tell ourselves

Gemini 2018 Typical of Gemini, it has been a very busy month of networking, meeting friends and talking (although sadly –Β  because I was planning more of it – not so much writing) for me. My trip to the US is now a memory full of impressions, scenery, people and especially stories, both wonderful and downright scary. Unusually for me, …

Lightning strikes the bull

Taurus 2018 It’s another of those times when astrologers are really beside themselves about the heavens. The seven year astrology itch you might say. Many of us have been waxing lyrical about the fact that Uranus is about to enter a new sign. So not to be left out, here’s my take on it too. Uranus stays in each sign …