Category: Aspects

Elias Ashmole: The Man vs. the Myth

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composite image of sun sign Gemini Elias Ashmole complete with astrological and freemasonic symbols

It's Gemini season (and a Gemini New Moon). And in the spirit of this and it's ruler, Mercury, a planet that is all about liminality and transition, I've decided to change things up a bit. So instead of focusing on yet another astrological transit, I’ve chosen to do an astrological profile on the life and legacy of a famous Gemini and larger-than-life figure in British astrological history - the 17th-century magus and alchemist, Elias Ashmole. Rather than repeat the details of his biography, I've decided to concentrate on the influence of the planet Mercury - and the trickster-like figure of the magician - on Ashmole's life and thinking for this particular blog post. For a fuller biography and some details of his astrological profile, listen to the latest episode of the Astro-Insights Podcast on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Highlights include: * Ashmole's Saturn Return and his initiation into freemasonry, * His friendship with the astrologer, William Lilly; and * His membership of the Royal Society. The YouTube video version, complete with supplementary historical and archival graphics, is available at: https://youtu.be/qqOXbI3hjbs. Or watch the embedded version in the full text of this blog post.

Cultivating Empathy & EQ: Jupiter in Cancer

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On the 9th of June 2025, Jupiter – the planet of expansion, wisdom and the law – will move into sensitive and caring Cancer, where it will remain until 30 June 2026. In this article, we look at what Jupiter's year-long ingress could mean from a mundane astrology perspective, and offer insights into how to successfully weather the fallout from its challenging upcoming square to Saturn in mid-June 2025.

Navigating Conflict: Neptune’s 2025 Ingress into Aries

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Graphic of the go d of the sea and the astrological glyphs for Neptune and Aries

On 30 March 2025, Neptune will change signs for the first time since 2011, ingressing into focused and self-assured Aries, where it will remain until 2039. Unlike some of the other Neptune in guesses, this one should be quite noticeable because of the stark contrast in emphasis and feel between the soft, nebulous, and enchanting energy of Pisces into the much more sharply defined, individualistic and wilful nature of Aries. These two signs mark the end and beginning of the zodiac. One is watery, open and diffused as boundaries dissolve and we merge with all that is. The other is fiery, highly independent and focused on asserting personal will and defending ego boundaries. So, a marked change in attitudes and worldviews should hardly come as a surprise. Listen or watch Episode 1 in full on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube.

Will Bitcoin top out in September? Harvest Moon Forecast

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A look at the astrological outlook for Bitcoin during the two weeks of the waning moon cycle that begins on September 21 2021 at the Pisces Harvest Moon. Key take-home points covered: Solar and lunar aspects - push-me-pull-you energy that see-saws between positive = Jupiter (bullish signals due to renewed investor confidence and positive geopolitical… Continue reading Will Bitcoin top out in September? Harvest Moon Forecast

Hopium or Rocket Fuel? Jupiter & the 2021 Bitcoin Bull Run

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As those of you who have been following my astrological commentary on Bitcoin on either YouTube or my Astro-Insights blog already know, the cycles of Jupiter are proving to be incredibly important for the 'bull of all bulls', as Jordan Lindsey likes to call the premier cryptocurrency's 2020-21 cycle. Aside from soli-lunar cycles, including New… Continue reading Hopium or Rocket Fuel? Jupiter & the 2021 Bitcoin Bull Run

Bitcoin Comes of Age

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A look at the astrology behind Bitcoin's rise to crypto royalty & where it may be going next.

Agape, Aquarius & the Star of Bethlehem: America’s Return to Hope

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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. So begins Charles Dickens' famous book, A Tale of Two Cities - a story that in many ways, echoes the current zeitgeist, and encapsulates the position America finds itself in just as President-to-be, Joseph Biden and his deputy, Kamala Harris, begin their new… Continue reading Agape, Aquarius & the Star of Bethlehem: America’s Return to Hope

‘Megxit’ & the 2018-2020 Eclipses

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I discovered with interest and some surprise, that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to give up many of their royal duties in order to become more independent. Naturally, this has caused a fair amount of controversy in the British media. However, what struck me as an astrologer was how closely their announcement (which… Continue reading ‘Megxit’ & the 2018-2020 Eclipses

Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea: 2019 Election Predictions

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Many British voters will go the polls tomorrow feeling trapped in a no-win situation, forced to choose between the Devil and the deep blue sea. Unlike 2016, however, there are two major forces at work in the 2019 UK General Election - the trickster energy of Mercury and Neptune on one hand; but on the other, the emergence of strong and determined desire for major structural reform to the political system, on the other. Which one will win out? Read on to find out....

Shock & Awe: the Brexit vote postmortem

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On Friday the 24th of June 2016, many Brits woke up to the shock of their life - the EU Referendum poll had yielded a voting result no one had expected - the Brexit camp had won by a margin of 4%. As the reality began to sink in, Leave voters began to celebrate, whilst elsewhere, there… Continue reading Shock & Awe: the Brexit vote postmortem