Notes on the New Moon in Capricorn: January 6, 2019

The New Year arrives with a bang. The bang of a gavel. The New Moon, happening at 15 degrees of Capricorn, is not your normal New Moon. It is a partial Solar Eclipse, making its powers even that much more palpable, it's potential that much more potent. It is said that the during eclipses, the veil between our physical world and the immaterial world beyond our five senses becomes thinner, making your communication and communion with the powers that be far more influential. And with five planets stacked in Capricorn during this lunation, powers that be need not only apply to deities or spiritual superheroes, but also the powers that take hold in your own life…

Reframing the Idea of Dignity vs. Debilility, “Good” Placements vs. “Bad” Placements

I came upon a great blog post by astrologer Steven Forrest that supposes that using terms like "detriment" (and by extension, "fall") do a disservice to the person seeking answers through their natal chart. People hearing the word "detriment" may conclude something to be wrong with their planetary placement(s), and thus themselves. (I've seen this especially with beginners and I've been there myself.) I've also seen many astrologers feed into that misunderstanding as if that's the end of the story…..

The Tea on the T-Sqaure

T-Squares are a constant source of stress, and in that way they can be viewed as "bad." But just as easily, the tension and stress that comes with a T-Square can be the catalyst for great success, as the native is so focused on easing that energy that they come up with solutions, or learn to deal with it healthfully. In that way, a square is a bit more productive than a trine, as the energy is way more in your face and more likely to be dealt with and overcome. T-Square is a prominent signature in the charts of highly successful people. Oprah. Just sayin…

Reframing Capricorn

You may wonder why Capricorn season corresponds with two of the biggest celebrations of the Western calendar year: Christmas and New Year’s Eve. And across different cultures, societies, and ethnicities many more celebrations occur during this time of year. So what is it about the Saturn-ruled, stoic goat that hints at anything but coldness, dryness or despair. Or in pop Astrology terms—the workaholic. Seems more like Sagittarius’ job to impart the gifts of conviviality. Centaurs were known, after all, for their rowdy parties, excess, and disregard for manners. Sounds suspiciously similar to the type of audience you’d encounter at a bar or club on New Year’s Eve, and the materialism you witness during Christmas. But it may surprise you to know….

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