2018’s Mars Retrograde as seen through the story of the X-Files by Julia Mihas of Pandora Astrology From June 26 to August 27, 2018, Mars will be retrograde, meaning that it will appear to go backwards in the sky, then it will appear to slow…
It’s March of 2015 and the final pass of this revolutionary transit is happening—Pluto and Uranus are meeting up in a stressful square for the last time. Jupiter stepped in at the end of 2014 to lend a hand and Mars did a little deft…
Jupiter and Chiron have met at the Edge of the World. It’s a misty place where the physical world meets the metaphysical one. Some of the passageways you already know about are there, such as the wardrobe that leads to Narnia, Dr. Who’s tardis and…
(including a gift for you to listen to right now) Are you a “highly sensitive” Neptune person? You know you’re one if: You feel everything more than other people seem to. It’s hard to shut out the world. You have a rich…
The world-changing square between Uranus and Pluto in Cardinal signs lasts from June of 2012 to March of 2015, and this month its effects are intensified by the addition of Jupiter and Mars, forming a Cardinal Grand Cross (sometimes called a Grand Square) in the…
If you want to find the trash and the treasure in the zodiac, all you have to do is count by eights. Each sign looks 8 signs forward to the sign it treasures. Each sign also looks 8 signs behind itself to the sign it…
The Warrior in the Sign of Grace–Wha? Mars is spending about 12 weeks retrograde this year (from March 1 to May 19, 2014) and is traveling through Libra. This is an uncomfortable sign position for Mars. Mars is the Hero, the Warrior, the Pioneer, the…
Imagine a cozy domestic scene, in a kitchen filled with good smells. Jupiter (a large matronly lady with an infectious warmth) is whipping up something nice at the stove while Saturn (a stern-looking but determined fellow with a beaky nose) gathers tools for a construction…
by Pandora Astrology intern Melanie Rose Greetings Pandora Astrology blog readers! My name is Melanie and I’m a new intern around here. I thought I’d write a little something about relationships and intimacy and some of the challenges I’ve faced with them. So, if you…
Our story began with Pluto and Uranus scaling the Great Edifice—and you might want to begin there too. Now in November of 2013, our story continues. Uranus has finished placing small explosives in the tiny cracks Pluto has found on the surface of the Great…
When there’s a problem in your life that eludes you, that you just can’t find the solution for, that persists beyond all sense, chances are a quincunx is behind it. Especially if you have the nagging sensation that the source of the problem lies within…
This year going with the flow brings success and fun: Astrologers are very good at making dire predictions—but what use is that unless they can also tell you when is the BEST time to pursue new ventures? I’m just the astrologer to let you know…
June 2013 to July 2014 Our old friend jolly Jupiter is about to move into Cancer—today, in fact. This is such good news I had to tell you about it. You might know that every planet rules a sign of the zodiac, which is called…
Why do people who love astrology—maybe they’re even obsessed with it—continue doing it as a hobby, rather than taking their passion to the professional level? Here are some reasons: Reason #1: Sincere astrologers are deeply spiritual people who often hate marketing on principle. They see…
This transit runs from October of 2012 to July of 2013 Saturn is hanging around on top of Mount Olympus, when he comes upon Neptune, who is playing with magic energy. She is casting swirls of sparkles into the air, launching comets of light and…
Gemini sign types (usually born between May 21 and June 21) are famous for their wit and their love of words and communication. But Gemini, how do you know when you’re talking too much and boring your listeners? Communication is a two-way street every Gemini…
Our story began with Pluto and Uranus scaling the Great Edifice—and you might want to begin there too. Now it’s May of 2013 and they’re at it again. Pluto and Uranus are busy at the Great Edifice, a huge monolith in the collective astral dreamscape. …
This morning I was having a powerful conversation with my intern Erica in our office here at Pandora Astrology. It was about how important it is for people-helpers and healers to do their work in the world unimpeded by fears of not making enough money,…
What do you think of when you think of a “soul mate?” Perhaps that one perfect love that lasts a lifetime? Fairy tales, such as Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty, may also quickly come to mind. You probably conjure up an image of “love at first…