Do you think about astrology and geography when reading your horoscope? Probably not. But just as astrology relies on astronomical data, its practice is also affected by how we map our planet. You don’t need to memorize state capitals anytime soon. But whatâ…
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Gender in Astrology
By now, you’re probably aware that there’s much more to astrology than what’s in newspaper and magazine horoscopes. If you know your sign, chances are you may have heard that it’s masculine or feminine. But what, if anything, do these labels mean for p…
Read MoreThe Ascendant in Relationship Astrology
Can the stars predict our romantic futures? Maybe “predict” isn’t the right word. Synastry, or relationship astrology, examines a couple’s birth charts for important insights. Astrologers look at the positions of key planets such as Venus, Mercury, and…
Read MoreMicromoons and Supermoons
AstroStyle explains that some people believe that micromoons and supermoons coincide with natural disasters.
If you pay attention to the news or astrology, you may have heard about micromoons and supermoons. These are astrological terms, but they also refer to …
Read MoreThe Great Cycle: The 26,000-Year Zodiac
Astrologers speak of the Great Cycle: the same tropical zodiac we know and love, except each sign lasts centuries instead of days.
You’re probably familiar with the astrological year: twelve sun signs, lasting about 30 days each, with unique traits ascribed t…
Read MoreLove in Astrology: Mars and Venus
Venus and Mars are the “Big Two” in synastry–and they each represent a unique aspect of love, desire, and romance.
You may know a little about astrology and horoscopes. Maybe you’ve seen your natal chart, know your rising sign, or researched your Moon s…
Read MoreAstrology Careers
Studying birth charts, chatting with astrologers, and attending conferences are also excellent ways to learn and eventually begin astrology careers.
Astrology is everywhere: websites, newspapers, magazines, blogs, and social media. It’s memed widely and frequ…
Read MoreJudaism and Astrology
Understanding how Judaism and astrology connect takes a little examination, but it can shed some light on how religion looks at the stars.
Modern religious views about astrology are mixed. Many conservative Christian sects view astrology as incompatible with th…
Read MoreWhat If The Moon Disappeared?
There’s no doubt that solar eclipses scared our ancestors. Were the gods angry? Did pestilence and destruction await?  Astronomers throughout history helped us better understand these events. But what if a celestial body disappeared for real – like our M…
Read MoreGemini and Its Twin Energies
Geminis fascinate us in modern times. Do a quick search on Gemini, and you’ll find a huge list of celebrities born under the Twins. Astrologers often describe them as elegant and enigmatic, but there’s more to the sign than what they may display to the wor…
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