The classic June birthstone is the white pearl, the only prized gem created organically, by a living creature. June is wedding month, and this birthstone is traditional … Read More → “Birthstones of June: Three Choices”
Jim Barley
How Do You Pronounce “Uranus”?
This seventh solar-system planet almost two trillion miles from our sun was discovered in 1781 by William Herschel, a German-born astronomer living in England. He named it … Read More → “How Do You Pronounce “Uranus”?”
Astrology: Mars in Retrograde – Come Out and Play
Until June 29, 2016, the planet Mars will be in retrograde motion, and some astrologers warn against “rash actions” and others against “laziness” while the red planet … Read More → “Astrology: Mars in Retrograde – Come Out and Play”
Jupiter Direct: Eight Months of Good Luck
Rejoice! Jupiter, named for the king of the old Roman gods, and the king of the planets—larger than all the other planets combined—as of May 13, 2016, … Read More → “Jupiter Direct: Eight Months of Good Luck”
Eclipses 2016: Nothing to Fear
Astrology has evolved along with humanity. So there is no longer any reason to fear eclipses as our ancestors did. They saw the lunar eclipse as their … Read More → “Eclipses 2016: Nothing to Fear”
Saturn: Evil Planet?
Astrology says the planets Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto can disrupt our lives. The most dreaded is Saturn, the planetary “taskmaster” who can weigh us down with … Read More → “Saturn: Evil Planet?”
Tarot Card Readings: Which Queen Are You in Tarot?
Often, before beginning a reading, a Tarot reader will set out the four Queen cards, one each for the suits of Pentacles, Swords, Wands, and Cups, and … Read More → “Tarot Card Readings: Which Queen Are You in Tarot?”
Retrogrades: When Planets Go Backwards
Well-known and often dreaded, the “Mercury retrograde” period happens three times per year, each time for three weeks. When “Mercury is in retrograde” humans commonly miscalculate and … Read More → “Retrogrades: When Planets Go Backwards”
