Category: Astrology

Astrology of Now: The Green One
The Green One, al Khidr, may be a traveller or an angel, a sailor or a sage; he guards the sea, is a patron of poets and calligraphers, heals the sick, and as you can see above rides on the back of fish. He may come to your aid if you are drowning, heal your […]
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In Conversation with Anne Whitaker
I’m so pleased that Anne is coming back to the Oxford Astrologer for more chat. She’ll be in Glasgow, of course, giving us the view from Scotland. I think we’ll be talking about eclipses, and particularly this eclipse cycle. Bring your questions! This is a special event for [...]
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March Horoscopes
Here we are at the change of seasons. In March, we come to the end of the cycle of the Zodiac and begin again at the beginning. March promises a little magic, a little fairytale splendour and a little release from some of the strictness of February. To read my prognostications click here to go [...]
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February Horoscopes
The shortest month of the year contains some of the most powerful astrology of 2020, including a fabulous New Moon, a conjunction of lucky Venus and Jupiter and a massive stellium. If you’re not yet a member and would like to receive the horoscopes and all the other benefits of the [...]
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Your Month Ahead Podcast is Ready
I’m publishing this a bit early this month… so much going on!
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The Capitol Riot
  On January 6, the seat of American democracy, the Capitol, was invaded by a mob. Lawmakers were hustled into hiding, while the place was overrun by a motley crew of mostly white men, some dressed for combat, some for the pantomime, and some for a corporate awayday. It was shocking [...]
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January Horoscopes and the Year Ahead
  Despite the virus, the vaccine, the vicissitudes, I’m excited about the year ahead, and excited about January. There is a hurricane of airy energy rising in Aquarius, one of the signs of the collective. Each of us will need to get ready in our own way. For members, I’ve [...]
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Thoughts on the Great Conjunction
Details from the Journey of the Magi by Benozzo Gozzoli in the Palazzo Medici. These are the two senior kings — Balthazar and Melchior. The mightiest  planets known to the ancients, great Jupiter and stern Saturn, will meet on December 21, 2020 for the first time in 20 years. They will [...]
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December Horoscopes
  There’s a huge change coming our way this December — and it’s about time too. We are whooshing forward into 2021 — and into the next decade, as we enter a brand new era. It’s very exciting, and the new birth happens exactly on the Solstice point! It’s [...]
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Your November Horoscopes
We’re just entering a period of break-outs, bust-ups, burn-outs and break-throughs. It’s quite the month ahead. And I think it’s pretty useful to take the long view: when you’re on a bumpy ride, keep your eyes on the horizon…. I’ve written a longer than usual introduction this month [...]
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Halloween Special
The Full Moon on Halloween 2020 contains a zingy surprise. Now that may be grandma’s white teeth being a little longer and sharper than you thought, but it may be that the big bad wolf turns out to be a hirsute suitor. This is also the second Full Moon of October so gets the title of [...]
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Mister Rogers: The Opposite of Cynical
In Mister Rogers’ neighbourhood people are honest, your feelings are important, and you are special. Mister Rogers exuded goodness of heart, purity of intention and folksy wisdom. He was the opposite of cynical. I was tiny when I watched his show but I still remember how Mister Rogers [...]
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October Horoscopes: Into the Woods
Woods are places of danger and enchantment. You can’t always see where you’re going, and if you miss the path, you may find yourself stuck in a dangerous bog, or encountering a whiskery gentleman with very shiny teeth. October’s wood contains sunlit glades, a soft mossy bank, [...]
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Astrology of Now: Poised
When the Sun moves from the sign of Virgo into Libra (on September 22), we find ourselves at the halfway point of the year. Day and night are of equal length for a fleeting moment in perfect balance. The equinox opens the autumn season here in the North. Where I am, it is unusually warm […]
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Elias Ashmole and his Museum
  One of Oxford’s most prominent landmarks is the Ashmolean Museum, founded by an astrologer Elias Ashmole. It’s interesting to compare his chart to his museum’s chart. It’s worth pausing the video to get a closer look Enjoy!
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What Makes (Celebrity) Love Last?
“…. and they lived happily ever after. The END.” Are you kidding? The End? Marriage is, of course, both a beginning and an ending. Not so long ago, you married until death did you part — and thereupon hung many an Agatha Christie plot. Nowadays, of course, marriage is [...]
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Mars in Aries
Mars is in Aries a long time this year, so we need to get to know what that means. Here are some thoughts and context about this transit. By the way, a few minutes in I say the First World War, and I mean the Second!
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Your September Horoscopes
Consequential cosmic events this month: Mars lays down his armour, Jupiter takes up his sceptre, Saturn picks up his scythe. Meanwhile, Venus, Mercury, the Sun and the Moon dance a complex quadrille. If you’re already a member, click here to read your monthly horoscope. Or If you’d [...]
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On the Death of My Father
My Dad died at around 8.30am on July 31. His passing was pleasant, I’m told. He was in his own bed, in his own house. His carer came to find him, breezily calling down the corridor, and sailing into his room. Seeing he was still supine, she said his name, he replied, “Oui”, [...]
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August Horoscopes
Your August horoscopes are ready and waiting. These are for members only — along with other benefits like a bimonthly video about the asteroids, a live Q&A chat on the first Sunday of the month and more. Mind you, this month the Q&A has to be postponed because I’ve had a [...]
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