Useful astrological counselling articles

To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear-Stephen Levine.   Tonight, a full-bellied Supermoon dusts the sky with silver. You may notice that she nudges protectively close to her sister earth and that her light appears brighter, her face, larger than usual. The Moon is in Scorpio tonight, and Scorpio has long been... [read more]

No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions, he had money as well-Margaret Thatcher.   Money, digital currencies, bright shiny skyscrapers, land- wild, or tamed by industrial farming-are yoked to neck of The Bull.   As the Sun enters Taurus this month, this thing we call “money” calls our attention to what we value, to... [read more]

Be Brave—New Moon in Aries— April 12th.   Courage is found in unlikely places - J.R.R. Tolkien.   There are many ways to be brave in this world. That act of will that gets us out of bed, the strength to put the kettle on, when all the colour has faded out of the world we once knew. The courage... [read more]

  No person, no place, and no thing has any power over us, for 'we' are the only thinkers in our mind. When we create peace and harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives— Louise Hay.   In the metaphorical language of astrology, the Libran part of our own birth chart will be illuminated... [read more]

If your nerve deny you, go above your nerve—Emily Dickinson.   The days stretch long in the north. In the south, autumn’s honeyed light spills over sun-bleached grasses. On March 20th, the Sun slips into Aries, marking the spring or autumn Equinox. The start of the astrological new year.   Aries is associated with vibrant reds; with the purifying heat... [read more]

  The most valuable thing we can do for the psyche, occasionally, is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light of room, not try to be or do anything whatever - May Sarton.   This New Moon embodies a Piscean weariness as she folds in on herself and rests in the velvety lap of the night... [read more]

So, this is how you swim inward. So, this is how you flow outwards. So, this is how you pray - Mary Oliver. For so many of us, the routines and rituals that swaddled and sustained us last March have begun to feel stifling. Some of us may dream of golden beaches, yearn for the crowded conviviality... [read more]

  The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest - Thomas Moore.   A restrained Full moon reflects the subtle changes we may feel in our bodies as we approach the Vernal Equinox on March 21st. Perhaps we’re tossing the clutter, sorting through, stowing away those... [read more]

Love is fearlessness in the midst of the sea of fear—Jalaluddin Rumi   As cloyingly sentimental or overtly commercial as this celebration may seem, Valentine’s Day has survived world wars and financial crashes. It has evolved from rumbustious fertility ritual origins enacted by the Romans, emerged from the gruesome torture and execution of men we now call saints... [read more]

  For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice - T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets.     It may be a call from a dear friend today that brings comfort and joy, a conversation with family member or work colleague that mirrors our own impatience or anger; a sense of simpatico as we share... [read more]

  No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit— Helen Keller.   Gratitude is the homeopathic remedy for the heart and today as we look up at the stars; dream of sailing to an uncharted land…allow our spirit to soar…   Tonight’s Full Leo Moon... [read more]

The birds they sang At the break of day Start again I heard them say Don’t dwell on what has passed away Or what is yet to be—Leonard Cohen In these fallow times, as we burrow down in the quiet containment of our ordinary lives, hesitant to trust the torrent of news that so often enters our... [read more]

There are years that ask questions and years that answer—Zora Neale Hurston.   The dark residue of 2020 is highlighted today by the New Moon in Capricorn. News of the turnaround on the stay of execution of Lisa Montgomery this morning is a grim reminder of a system rooted in retributive “justice”; the old code of human law—an... [read more]

  To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of Fate is strength undefeatable—Helen Keller   This is the year of reversals. Centrifugal forces tug at our priorities, upend our plans, propel us towards changing what feels too rigid or too obsolete.   The astrological autograph is imbued with a tincture of unpredictability and intensity.... [read more]

  Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards—Søren Aabye Kierkegaard   This is the last Full Moon of 2020, a year that has been so arduous and painful for so many of us. We may be clinging to a raft in an ocean of grief. We may be sitting with the familiar ache of... [read more]

The future of humanity and indeed all life on earth depends on us—Sir David Attenborough   The weary Sun lies low on the horizon and pauses at the mid-winter Solstice. The lights of Christmas sparkle in the windows and a cold wind rasps across empty streets. Many people will be at home alone this Christmas. Here in the... [read more]

Dark of the Moon—Sagittarius Solar Eclipse—December 14th.   Never before have we had such an awareness of what we are doing to the planet, and never before have we had the power to do something about that. The future of humanity and indeed, all life on earth, now depends on us—Sir David Attenborough.   For most of us, this has... [read more]

    Tonight, the shadow of our Earth sweeps across the face of the Moon in Gemini. Imagine how our ancestors would have observed the Moon growing darker, redder, or paling into blue, depending on the amount of dust in our atmosphere—a sign from the Heavens?   Modern astrologers tend to agree that eclipses are wild cards, and the effects... [read more]

This is the month of Thanksgiving. For counting our blessings. For celebrating just how brave and how resilient we have been this year, for grieving all those who have suffered, all those who have died in this difficult year. The Sun blazes confidently through Sagittarius this month. As this annus horribilis comes to an end, we may... [read more]

  Healing begins where the wound was made—Alice Walker   “Endings seem to lie in wait” wrote mystic and poet, John O’Donohue who died so suddenly as he slept in the January of 2008.   The Moon is wrapped in darkness this weekend. Collectively, perhaps personally, we’re at a time of ending. We’re in the gap between the equinox and the... [read more]

  America is not nearly done. We’re only in the beginning. Who knows who we will be? Who knows what colour we will be? It is all something that, may our descendants—if they survive that long—will see—Alice Walker.   The whole world watched and waited as the divided states of America turned Red and Blue. Masks on or off... [read more]

  Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars - J.R.R. Tolkien.   Tonight’s Samhain Moon stands strong in the steady, stable sign of Taurus, but she’s twitchy as she brushes up against disruptive Uranus. We may have felt the energy of this lunation already in our lives this week. Uranus, like the Tower card in the Tarot, represents... [read more]

So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their endings―J.R.R. Tolkien Darkness comes early in October. Shoals of fluttering leaves twist and turn like golden minnows and delicate spiderwebs spangled with diamonds of dew shimmer in the hedgerows. Autumn’s endings are accompanied by those things that are too quickly gone. So much has changed this year, simply... [read more]

  Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds' wings—Rumi   Today, the New Moon (24 °Libra) makes a fraught opposition to Mars Rx in hot-headed Aries. She makes a tense T-square with Jupiter, Pluto, and Saturn as COVID cases escalate here in the north. More restrictions are... [read more]

  “What time has ever been a simple time for those who are living it?” asks author Elizabeth Gilbert…and yet, as news rushes through the tendrils of technology, flooding our nervous systems, squatting for days and weeks in our divided minds, this time, for most of us living in it, is knotted with perplexing complexity and information... [read more]

The Harvest Moon tonight casts her light on a world of division and exile, a world where the harvest of this year is lean. At this pivotal moment in our human story, the Sun and the Moon oppose each other, and the Moon meets Chiron in the sign of the Ram. The archetype of Aries is a... [read more]

  But you know, you go on, right? Because what other choice have you got―Jodi Picoult     As the Sun moves into the sign of Libra at this turning of the seasons our “surge capacity”—as psychologist Ann Masten calls our human ability to stay the course during short term stressful situations—stretches to breaking point.   In the metaphorical language of astrology,... [read more]

  Amidst a bright blooming of burnished leaves here in the north, and an exuberant flourish of spring flowers in the south, Jupiter changed direction yesterday, a turning point in our own lives; a celestial turning point at this time in our human story.   Jupiter is associated with “good fortune”, with expansion and optimism. It is also about... [read more]

  There is a fire raging, and we have two choices: we can turn our backs, or we can try to fight it—Jodi Picoult   We may feel as if we have stumbled through a portal into a forgotten realm as we communicate with our thumbs-ups, as we crinkle our eyes over our masks. Perhaps a strange tiredness has... [read more]

Where do we begin? Begin with the heart—Julian of Norwich. Tonight’s shimmering Full Moon invites us to trust the ebb and flow of our feelings, to allow our heartfelt longings to gently dissolve into answers.  ​In the gentle brush of moonlight, we may feel more attuned to the messages from our body, those places that demand our... [read more]

The digital payment ecosystem is evolving rapidly, driven by demand for flexibility, convenience, and robust security. As traditional banking struggles to keep up with this pace, fintech platforms are stepping in to offer better solutions. One standout player in this space is blackcat exchange, an all-in-one digital financial platform that caters to both individuals and businesses with... [read more]

If you’re aiming to become a Level 3 personal trainer, choosing the right course format, online or in-person, can make a big difference in your learning experience and career path. Here’s what you need to know to make the best choice for your future. Understanding the Options First up, we have "online personal training courses". These are conducted... [read more]

Counseling plays a crucial role in addiction recovery, but it isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. What works for one person may feel completely off for another. And that's okay. The addiction is complicated. Therefore, it would be logical that the way toward recovery must be equally subtle. Some people require practices and instruments to control their thoughts, while... [read more]

Dental care today has evolved far beyond the basics of cleaning and fillings. It now encompasses a wide array of specialized services that address not just oral health issues, but also functional needs, aesthetics, and long-term well-being. From early childhood to senior years, a full spectrum of dental care ensures people can maintain their smiles, their... [read more]

When facing a serious illness, many individuals and their families prefer the comfort and familiarity of being at home. This is where Palliative Care at home becomes invaluable, offering tailored support that focuses not only on managing symptoms but also on enhancing overall quality of life. Palliative care is about more than just medical support—it’s about providing... [read more]

As mental health professionals and directory platforms nationwide work to improve access to quality care, regional specialists like Durham Therapists are setting impressive standards for localized, comprehensive mental health resources. Here's how this Durham, NC-focused directory located at https://www.durhamtherapists.com is making a significant impact in the Triangle area. The landscape of mental health directories continues to evolve... [read more]

The AirSense 10 is one of the most popular CPAP machines that are meant to provide their users with a consistent and comfortable therapy in the case of sleep apnea. Although the built-in humidifier is an appreciated feature by many users, other users prefer or are forced to use the device without activated humidifier. Travelling, having... [read more]

I'll never be able to do this,' or 'You know, people are born with talent and I'm not'? In my work with leaders all around Australia, I hear those words way too often and every time I hear them, I brace myself to halt the conversation. And, here's the thing: the way we think about our... [read more]

Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place—Rumi   Today, Venus returns from her sojourn in the darkness of the Underworld. She shimmers, resplendent and glorious on the eastern horizon at dawn each morning, a celestial reminder of those things that lighten our hearts.   Venus represents those people, those things, that matter to us.... [read more]

Mental health conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are complex and can affect a person's daily life. While the exact causes of these disorders are not fully understood, recent research has made significant strides in identifying genetic, environmental, and neurological factors. This article will explore whether ADHD is a genetic... [read more]

If you’ve discovered a soft lump beneath your skin, it’s likely a lipoma — a benign fatty growth that’s generally harmless but can be bothersome or unsightly. For many Londoners searching for safe, effective, and affordable treatment, understanding the lipoma removal London cost and choosing the right clinic is essential. In this guide, we’ll explain what lipoma... [read more]