When our earliest ancestors looked up at the night sky over 200,000 years ago, what they saw was far different than what we see in modern times. The zodiac constellations that we know today were first named over 2,000 years ago by Greek astronomers. Their posi…
Read MoreMoon Signs: Astrology’s Emotional Barometer
Anyone who’s a little familiar with astrology already knows about Sun signs. Sun signs are seen as the primary cores of our personalities, laying out basic traits and tendencies. However, astrologers believe that there’s much more to each person than what…
Read MoreAspects and Astrological Compatibility
As human beings, we’re fascinated by the interconnectedness of our world. Television shows like Touch and Sense8 explore random things that are somehow linked together. When we scratch the surface, we may find startling truths about these connections. Aspect…
Read MoreCusps in Astrology
Ever heard people describe themselves as “cusp babies” and wonder if that was an actual thing? Maybe you consult one astrology source that says you’re a Pisces, but another insists that you’re an Aquarius. If you have run into this phenomenon, then you…
Read MoreThe Moon: Connecting Science and Astrology
Many
cultures’ creation stories paint frightening pictures of our universe’s
origins. Scientists have several theories on how the moon was created, some
equally gloomy and chaotic. One idea, the giant-impact hypothesis, suggests
that the moon resulted from…
Sidereal and Tropical Zodiacs
If you’re an astrology enthusiast, you probably know your Sun, Moon, and rising signs. Maybe you’ve pulled up your chart and seen the rest of your planets plus their signs and house placings. Your signs and chart were likely based on the Western tropical z…
Read MoreSynastry: How to Chart a Couple
Astrology has been enjoying greater popularity in the last few years. This may seem like irony, given the importance of science in addressing modern problems like climate change and COVID-19. But the renewed interest in the stars isn’t that surprising: With …
Read MoreNeptune and Pluto Retrogrades
If you’re an astrology enthusiast, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the term “retrograde.” It’s mostly used to refer to Mercury, the swift-moving planet of technology, contracts, and communication. Mercury retrogrades have been blamed for everything fr…
Read MoreRising Signs: Your Face to the World
In an age guided by technology, science, and reason, it may be surprising to find people delving into astrology. However, interest in the divination method has gained popularity in the last several years. With many individuals exploring their planets and horos…
Read MoreMercury: Communication in Astrology
If
you know anything about astrology, you know that Mercury is the communication
planet. It also governs information, ideas, transportation, and our wits.
Astrologers say that your Mercury sign influences how you think and express
yourself. But how does that p…