"The earth and the sea were part of the Desire for Reforms Eclipse message last summer. The astronomical event also warned of trouble from the Axis of Evil, heavy and weighty matters, danger from manmade things like nukes, keeping one’s end of the bargain, and dangerous times overall. It brought to the fore a Saturn-Vertex conjunction sprouting problems in the house that Saturn rules. Clustered around it were the foreboding Arabic Part of Saturn and the ominous 7th Arabic Lot of Manilus.

An article discussing the November 15th 2009 Saturn in Libra and Pluto in Capricorn Square.

A discussion on the Jupiter/Chiron/Neptune conjunction in Aquarius - the powerful, yet subtle alignment that has existed throughout this year and the potential magic and healing gifts available to us as all three go direct once more.
 

"Astrologers generally allow 2°- 12° of "leeway" for aspects. This "leeway" is called an orb. So two planets within this orb are considered to be in aspect. Some astrologers allow bigger orbs and some naturally enough allow less. The closer to exact the aspect the stronger, when the orb is very wide the influence may be quite weak. Standard orbs are given for each aspect. The modern theory of aspects espouses that by dividing the 360° circle by two gives us the opposition.

"How did I find out about Phase Charts?

"The Quintile has come to the attention of many as this Grand Quintile in October 2004 appears in the heavens. Perhaps it is time now to take another look at this so-called minor aspect that may in fact not be so minor. In the past, people have referred to the aspect as 'latent creativity' which only becomes manifest or active after the individual has been 'seasoned' by life crises. Others say it is a moot point--a minor aspect that doesn't have the same dynamic quality as the traditional Ptolemaic aspects.

"If I had to reduce the wisdom of Astrology into one word or symbol it would have to be the Yin-Yang. This ancient Taoist symbol perfectly illustrates in graphic form the most basic energies of the Astrological cycles.

" Uranus can make other planets function crazily. It can make them seem hyper. Whatever Uranus touches will not function in socially acceptable "normal" ways.
Uranus Aspecting the Sun: Gives independence and the desire to do things "differently". When positive, brilliance to the point of genius. When negative, it can make you an eccentric who delights in shocking people, or just plain crazy."

"Mercury is the planet of communication. If you don't believe me just try having a brief conversation with a Gemini. It makes no difference with Mercury. Writing or speaking this planet has got to move information.

"The Sun has to shine. It craves attention and it needs to do things that are creative and not routine. With the Sun,  you could something that you could put your heart and soul into.