transits

Understanding Transits

I got an email from someone today who said that she didn't really understand transits. There are at least several ways to understand transits. First, a few basics. At any given moment, the various planets (and other elements used in astrology) are at a particular point along the astrological wheel. So we say, for example, that Neptune is in Aquarius at 22 degrees. We say that Neptune is in Aquarius because Neptune (if you could see it with the naked eye) would appear to be very slowly traveling through the constellation of Aquarius. More…

The Astrology of Menopause and Peri-menopause

Since I specialize primarily in working with women who are in midlife, I naturally talk to women who are dealing with various aspects of menopause and peri-menopause. I had never really looked into the astrology of menopause-related symptoms until recently (when I went through a bunch myself). Now that I have, I thought I'd share a few findings with those of you who are interested. First, a few caveats and disclaimers: This information comes from my own records and observations and it isn't in the least bit complete or definitive. Nor can it help you diagnose or treat symptoms; you'll need an M.D. or an alternative health practitioner for that. More…