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In Shamanic Egyptian Astrology, Scorpio is allied with the Cat Goddess Bast. Bast is seductive and mysterious. She holds open the portal between death and rebirth. Those with Scorpio strong in their charts inevitably have experience with the shadowy realm of the Underworld. They learn to find their footing in the hidden realms without being consumed by darkness. During Scorpio season, this applies to all of us. ...

In the Egyptian pantheon, Pluto is associated with Osiris, Lord of Regeneration. Osiris is murdered by his brother, Set. He is brought briefly back to life through the magic of Isis, his wife, and the two unite in sexual union. Out of their union a child – Horus - is born. Horus is destined to initiate a New Aeon, a rebirth on Earth. This myth is symbolic of the Birth/Death/Rebirth cycle and strongly influences modern interpretations of Pluto. We die and are reborn many times

This Moon Cycle emphasizes the transition from Libra to Scorpio. Libra is the first sign of the second half of the Zodiac; the development of the collective. Libra is the first stage of that development; the desire of the individual to be in relationship. Libra is concerned with all kinds of relationships – friends, family, community, work, partnership, and marriage. ...

In the Egyptian pantheon, Venus is allied with Isis, Queen Mother of Heaven. While the Roman Venus – Aphrodite to the Greeks – is associated with beauty and eroticism, Isis is all this and more. Isis is an expansive version of the Divine Feminine – mother, wife, warrior, queen. She is a sorceress and shape shifter, determined and compassionate. Isis is not dominated by patriarchal energies but rather is a power in her own right. ...

During this Full Moon window your interactions with others may feel stressed. In its shadow, Aries will default to anger; this fire sign is the home of the Warrior. Conflict is sure to follow. Remember that we are by nature social beings; we long to be in relationship with others while simultaneously needing to express our individuality. If we pay attention, this Full Moon window will provide information about how to be fully in relationship while simultaneously honoring our

The September Equinox marks the entry of the Sun into the air sign Libra. The symbol for Libra is the scales, and the ally of Libra in the Egyptian pantheon is Ma’at, Goddess of Truth, Balance and Justice. Ma’at bears some similarity to Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom who also holds a scale, and the Roman Justicia whose image is associated with our courts. ...

Transits from Chiron are important milestones in the process of self-healing. During our 50th year Chiron returns to the place it was when we were born. This transit provides opportunities to measure how far we have come in finding the gift in our wound. The ability to perceive a wound as an opportunity for growth is an essential part of stepping out of the mindset of the wounded child into our personal expression of The Wounded Healer. ...

The planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. One of the names suggested for this new planet was Prometheus. Prometheus was a Titan, part of the first pantheon of Greek gods. Prometheus gifted humanity with fire, an act which earned him a horrendous punishment. He was condemned to have his liver torn out of his immortal body every day by an eagle. The changes wrought for humanity by his gift were monumental. ...

We cannot avoid being affected by our collective experience. The structure of the world is transforming in very granular ways. The discussion can no longer be about whether what is happening is “good” or “bad” but rather how we are going to live our lives in a good way given the tremendous changes to external structures. Astrology can give us awareness and that awareness can assist in our choices. ...

For Virgo, meaning is found in the details. Logic and analysis come naturally to these natives and the purification of mind, body and soul is central to their growth. In Shamanic Egyptian Astrology, Virgo is allied with Nekhbet, the Crone Priestess. Nekhbet was one of the Two Ladies tasked with preparing the young pharaoh to hold the mantle of leadership. Nekhbet’s job was to teach the young pharaoh what it means to be wise. ...

This Solar Eclipse comes on the heels of the Lion’s Gate portal. The Lion’s Gate occupies an important place in our collective consciousness. It is associated with Sirius and Regulus; bright stars tracked by cultures for centuries. Many believe that cosmic wisdom is being downloaded to us at this time, positioning us on the cusp of huge transformational change. Collective belief is powerful and affects individual perspective. ...

Our wounds affect us but they cannot define us. Understanding this is a complicated process. If we are to move beyond our wound we must probe deeply. This process is also painful. It involves confronting the hurts that have been inflicted upon us by others and finding a way to forgive without forgetting. This does not happen easily but we cannot move to the next level of our development unless we engage in it. Chiron retrograde provides the space and time to reflect on our wo

At this Full Moon, there is an exact square between Venus and Mars. These two are part of the social triad (with Mercury) and refer to forces that operate within our individual psyches. Venus is receptivity; Mars is action. A square between these two suggests a disconnect between what we want to receive and what we get. The end result is frustration – we’re not getting what we want, no matter how hard we try. ...

Transits of Saturn feel heavy. They are associated with feelings of being stuck and oppressed. A strong Saturn in a natal chart suggests a lifelong battle with feelings of constriction. Transits of Saturn are associated with oppressive periods in our lives. And stations of Saturn coincide with a collective feeling of being stuck in a dense energy that cannot be escaped. ...

Mercury retrograde periods provide an opportunity to challenge our assumptions. In this instance, issues will arise around the expression of emotions. These communications may address family matters specifically and – in a more general way - the question of feeling emotionally safe. ...

Expansive, generous, and creative, Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and the second fire sign. The first six signs of the Zodiac focus on the growth and development of the individual. Leo is the first time we have a whole and complete person, and this individual needs recognition and acknowledgement. It is not surprising that so many people in the performing arts have strong Leo energy in their personality. There is often a “Look at me!” quality to Leo expression. ...

There is very little any of us can do in the face of a collective transit of such magnitude, but we can consider the effect on our own lives. Something that has been accepted as truth is being challenged in ways that can no longer be ignored. Change isn’t just on the horizon – it has landed firmly in your lap. The best way to get through these challenging times is to accept what is and adapt accordingly. If something needs to be released - let it go. If some action needs to b

Nephthys plays a prominent role in the Osirian Mysteries. She travels with Isis in her quest to find Osiris and joins her sister in mourning when the pieces of his body are found. When her son Anubis – who she abandoned at birth - assumes his role as the guide to the underworld for newly deceased souls, she bathes the hearts of the dead in aromatic oils and uses her magic to heal their souls from all wounding. She is the abandoner of her son and her husband, and just as Anubi

In Shamanic Egyptian Astrology, Capricorn is allied with the creator god Khnum. Khnum is a potter; he created the humans and animals who live on Earth out of clay. Khnum, the flexible elder, stands in contrast to the authoritarian elder who holds onto structures long past their usefulness. Khnum understands that changes in substance (that which is contained by structure) require changes in structure. ...

In Shamanic Egyptian Astrology, Cancer is allied with the Divine Parents, Nut and Geb. Nut is the Sky Goddess; Geb is the Earth God. In the Egyptian genesis myth, these two are children of Shu (air) and Tefnut (water). Initially they are madly in love, tangled up with each other in an embrace. Their father Shu understands that in order for life to grow on Earth, they must be separated. He flows between them and pushes them apart – sending Nut into the sky while Geb remains on