After getting caught in the crosshairs of an astrological boiling point (and let’s be real, maybe even inciting some of the drama), Venus evacuates the storm zone and enters Virgo on July 21st. No longer in the thick of a messy dilemma, Venus comes down from an adrenalized state. Venus isn’t easily pleased in Virgo, … Read more
Listen to this article There’s something magical about love, isn’t it? And since this is a love horoscope, today I want to show you a little magic trick. Read on and by the end of that prediction it will all be revealed. Most of the major astrological actions this week will be on Mercury. Granted, … Read more
After two months of clever hijinks and signal-scrambling in Gemini, Mercury is moving on to the more bashful waters of Cancer from July 11th to July 27th. As much as we might welcome a change of pace for our messenger, who is moving mercifully quick and direct once again, we’ll also have to attune our … Read more
Listen to this article Have you ever noticed that the descriptions of a planet’s best and worst placements often sound the same? For example: “Mercury in cancer can be sensitive, but also too sensitive”? I want to address this particular stereotype Mercury in cancer. You see, the planet that rules thought and communication has just … Read more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. Bob Thaman of Minnetonka: 1 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, “Back the Way We Came: Vol. 1 (2011–2021).” I never followed Oasis or the Gallagher brothers but after hearing Noel’s group on “CBS This Morning,” I had to get this double … Read more
Listen to this article Sometimes I need to remind myself and my readers that astrology is not fatalistic. It’s like a weather forecast. If your local weather service says there is a 75% chance of rain this weekend, reconsider your plans for the company picnic. When difficult transits happen, it doesn’t mean that everything always … Read more
Two weeks have passed since the second exact square between law-revering Saturn in Aquarius and table-flipping Uranus in Taurus — but these planets move sluggishly. With Mars now in Leo, juggling torches from yet another fixed sign, the backyard BBQ is just heating up. Mars opposes Saturn on July 1st, threatening to scorch all the … Read more
Listen to this article There will be potential for many explosions this week, and unfortunately Mars in Leo is being blamed for that. That’s not entirely fair: just like a real Leo, Mars in Leo only attacks when hungry or provoked. And unfortunately, two main things happen this week that make Mars in Leo feel … Read more
Listen to this article What an interesting, complicated, and strange week in the zodiac for love and romance! In a way, it’s like being invited to the best, tastiest buffet in town, but your jaws are closed. Or maybe it’s like walking up to the buffet and finding it closed. Or maybe… (Can we have … Read more
Listen to this article “Have you thought about having a nice fuck in your living room?”– Pick-up service from a 1970s carpet shop Congratulations to everyone who survived the potential chaos that came with Mars conjunct Uranus, square Saturn and Jupiter! Good work. I worried about things there for a while. Can we go back … Read more