Happy birthday, Virgo! It’s your time to shine this month.
You are a mutable, earth sign—methodical, industrious, and kind. Virgos show their affinity to their sign’s symbol of the Virgin by loving all that is natural. You pride yourself on being self-sufficient and will appear self-contained. With a powerful sense of responsibility, you want to be of service and have that contribution recognized. Virgos have exacting standards, and producing anything less will result in a feeling of dissatisfaction. Fears of underperformance can create nervousness and stress. You have an intense curiosity with a keen eye for detail. With a love for research, you can apply yourself to analytic work, but you may struggle to grasp the larger perspective.
As an earth sign, Virgos are tuned into the body and are interested in health. However, combined with the intense involvement of the Virgo mind, it’s important to make sure a balanced approach is utilized, so that hypochondria doesn’t result. In general, Virgos tend to fret and worry over things, and they might benefit from letting go more often.
Virgo is happiest when they find something that interests them and then mastering it. You take pride in the little things. You are self-effacing and self-critical. You love feeling acknowledged and appreciated for your abilities and contributions. Virgos are valued and respected for their exemplary powers of observation, research skills, loyalty, and willingness to get involved.
Symbol:
Your symbol is the virgin. In mythology, Virgo is portrayed as the virginal maiden often associated with fertility and the harvest. Seldom celibate, Virgos approach to life might be considered virginal in nature.
Ruler:
Your ruler is Mercury.
Mercury is associated with how we think and communicate.
Virgo uses the energy of Mercury to work and serve others. Virgo can expertly gather information, discriminate what is useful, and create practical solutions to problems when others can’t. These abilities help to create and order a perfect life, which is important to you.
Have you ever wondered what astrology has to say about your past lives?
Happy birthday, Leo! It’s your time to shine this month.
You are a fixed, fire sign—outgoing, proud, and ambitious. There is a regal air about you which comes from your own sense of importance. This is not conceit, however. You honestly believe you have a right to be here and a right to be seen. Often, you are motivated by thoughts of wanting to make the world a better place. Leos like people and want to see them be happy. Having people recognize your underlying noble intention is important to you. Leos want to be valued.
As a Leo, you are willing to work hard to achieve success and the good things in life. You can apply yourself to any task and, with determination, see it through to the end. At the same time, Leos can bask in down-time appreciating the luxuries they have earned. Think about how a lion focuses its full energy on the hunt, feasts on the kill, then naps.
Leos are idealists; traditional and loyal. Being a fixed sign, you tend to cling to people and situations longer than most. Although you often appear confident to those around you, you are rather humble and likely to blame yourself when things go wrong. You thrive on social interactions and use your discretion to choose your activities. Leos are known for their outgoing, friendly, and polite manners. They exclude no one.
Symbol:
Your symbol is the Lion.
The symbol comes from the stellar constellation the sign corresponds to. From Greek mythology, the Lion was associated with the story of Hercules defeating a lion in a heroic battle. The lion came to represent victory, courage, and pride.
Ruler:
Your ruler is the Sun.
The Sun represents the self and your way of being. Associated with vitality, energy, and your ability to shine, the sun rules your core identity.
Leos are secure in their identity and recognize that personal power is key to who they are.
Have you ever wondered what astrology has to say about your past lives?
Happy birthday, Cancer! It’s your turn to shine this month.
You are a cardinal, water sign—an initiator, intuitive, and nurturing.
Home and family are important to you. Cancer people are emotional and sensitive beings who become deeply attached to people. Your intuitive and sentimental nature allows you to empathize with others and their pain. Cancers can be difficult to get to know since they often like to keep parts of themselves hidden, especially aspects of their personal lives.
Cancers are subject to the changing emotional patterns created by moon cycles. The world may seem like a harsh place until significant learning and coping strategies have been learned to deal with the realities of life. Cancers are very sensitive as children and may need extra care and protection.
You tend to avoid conflict when you can. However, known for your loyalty—especially going to great lengths to fight for those you love, your real mission is to learn to stand up for yourself. You find personal happiness surrounded by a loving family in a comfortable home. Your sign teaches that the unseen world of emotions matters.
Symbol:
Your symbol is the Crab. The crab appears in a Greek legend as Karkinos, who is rewarded by Hera and placed in the heavens to shine forever. A crab has a hard shell that protects it. The association with the symbol of the crab allows for a protective shield for Cancer’s vulnerable emotional self.
Ruler:
Your ruler is the moon.
The moon is associated with emotion. Cancers are animated with powerful and constantly changing emotions.
Have you ever wondered what astrology has to say about your past lives?
Happy birthday, Gemini! It’s your turn to shine this month.
You are a mutable, air sign—dynamic, enthusiastic, and smart. Communication is your forte and while you often talk about surface topics, Gemini is known for its emotional intelligence. Constantly looking for your missing twin, you seek connection. With your quick wit and optimism, your active mind is restless pulling you into the future you have often already imagined.
Gemini can understand both sides of an issue and that sometimes leads to being called two-faced. The surface level of conversation can also be called shallow (or gossipy) but this often masks the true intention of the conversation. You are loyal and tend to voice your opinion when you deem it necessary. But as an air sign, you are very interested in other opinions and gathering ever more information.
Gemini is social and can be the life of the party using their positivity to lift others. You also have a deep emotional side that needs attention. Time to engage the mind in creative activities can recharge Gemini’s spirit. Your worldly gifts are inspiring and motivating others in a way no other sign can.
Symbol:
Your symbol is the Twins.
From Greek mythology, Gemini is connected to the story of Castor and Pollux. This set of twins was conceived by different fathers. When Castor died, Pollux asked Zeus to grant Castor immortality. This was accomplished when Zeus united them in the skies above.
Ruler:
Your ruler is Mercury.
Mercury is the planet associated with thought, communication, and decision-making. Mercury bestows you with skills in articulation and thought.
Have you ever wondered what astrology has to say about your past lives?
Happy birthday Taurus! It’s your turn to shine this month.
You are a fixed, earth sign—tenacious, reliable, and sensual. Being practical and well-grounded, Taurus enjoys seeing the fruits of its labors. While slow to anger, you will defend what you have worked hard to obtain. You are at home in the material world surrounded by beauty and pleasure. Taste and touch are important senses to you. Because you tend to be conservative and unwavering in your approach, Taurus is considered to be one of the most dependable signs of the zodiac.
Having an innately strong sense of responsibility, your determination and commitment may make you appear stubborn. However, Taurus generally brings a realistic, well-grounded perspective to its endeavors that can ultimately prove highly successful. You can commit to long-term projects and have a knack for making money. Beware that the desire for money doesn’t rule your life.
You can act as a stabilizing force in times of conflict by bringing a rational perspective. As a fixed sign, Taurus does not like change. Criticism is difficult for you. You are very loyal in relationships and sensitive to the feelings of others. The negative side of Taurus can be an overattachment to the material world (money-making, status, titles). This can lead to actions that overprotect people or things that have been acquired.
Symbol:
Your symbol is the Bull.
Taurus is represented by the bull who is known for its strength, tenacity, and power. The bull is happy to graze in the field by itself but once it’s disturbed, it won’t hesitate to charge. This symbol shows how Taurus is slow to action but will take it forcefully when necessary.
Ruler:
Your ruler is Venus. Venus governs love, beauty, and money. Venus bestows Taureans with a romantic, sensitive, and sensual nature. Material benefits also gratify you.
Have you ever wondered what astrology has to say about your past lives?
Happy birthday Aries! It’s your turn to shine this month.
You are a cardinal, fire sign— passionate, independent, and competitive. Aries know themselves and have a strong sense of self-worth. Leadership comes naturally. Possessing personal magnetism, you often attract others to projects and causes without much effort. Many Aries are physically active incorporating sports into their lives.
As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries are newborns in a sense. Interestingly, Aries retain their youthful nature even as they age. Often more trusting or naïve than others, you will also tend to forgive quickly.
Aries are known for being adventurous, outgoing, and daringly bold. The negative side of Aries can be a reckless impulsiveness where consequences are not thought out or considered. There may also be a tendency to commit too fast to projects and not finish what is started.
Symbol:
Your symbol is the ram with large, curved horns. The ram represents Aries unyielding determination.
Ruler:
Your ruler is Mars. Mars was the Roman god of war. Mars is also associated with virility and fertility.
Mar’s energy is masculine and is associated with the physical. Aries tends toward impulsiveness. You hold strong opinions, crave adventure, and love competition.
Have you ever wondered what astrology has to say about your past lives?
Happy birthday Pisces! It’s your turn to shine this month.
You are a mutable water sign, capable of diving to the deepest depths of emotion. Pisceans can adapt to changing circumstances and situations. Staying fluid and being able to almost shape-shift when required is not a weakness but a strength. Deeply compassionate and sensitive, Pisces often brings healing to events and people around them. Contemplation and a deep engagement in the search for inner truth comes naturally.
Since Pisces is the last sign in the zodiac, it has traversed all the signs and experienced many lessons. In all these situations you experienced hope and joy, fear and pain. All of these are deeply understood and felt by you, Pisces. This is what makes Pisceans so sensitive and vulnerable. Pisces needs to remember to stay grounded in the 3D world.
Symbol:
Your symbol is the two fishes seen in pairs in the gorgeous illustration above. The two fishes represent how Pisces’s attention is divided between fantasy and reality.
Ruler: (modern)
Your ruler is Neptune.
Neptune’s energy is feminine and associated with changeability and illusion. On the positive end, Neptune can be a source for dreams and creativity. But Neptune can also function as deception or delusion.
Have you ever wondered what astrology has to say about your past lives?
Evolutionary Astrology is where the past becomes a steppingstone, not a millstone.
So, what is it exactly?
Many seekers over millennia have sought out and used the tools of astrology. In modern times, a birth chart reading provides insight into the personality or psychology of the individual. But behind that chart lies another chart, hidden from all but the most ardent of explorers. This is what evolutionary astrology endeavors to parse, the blending of the psychological with the metaphysical to produce a kind of elevated psychology. Perhaps this could be viewed as a sacred level of psychology–the psychology of our evolving consciousness.
Whether as a literal reality or metaphor, evolutionary astrology uses the idea that we have all lived before. Through those lives, we faced lessons and challenges. We learned and grew, and we continue to confront challenges in this incarnation. This is an astrology that honors the individual and individual difference. As a sacred esoteric tool, it empowers each one of us with the free will of choice. Throughout life, an individual makes choices amongst a vast field of archetypal astrological possibilities and always an individual retains free will. We evolve through incarnations based on our choices.
What evolves lifetime to lifetime is consciousness. Exploring the evolutionary chart will reveal past-life situations and dynamics but the focus of evolutionary astrology is to evolve consciousness through understanding, healing, and releasing. The seeker enters the realm of the sacred—the deep, the mystical, the past. Together, astrologer and client go in search of pattern and archetype. We uncover triumph and failure revealing both treasure and wound.
It is important to remember that this analysis employs a symbolic system and is not literal. It is not possible to tell if someone lived in the 14th Cent. Florence or fought in the Boer War. The chart will not reveal personal past-life connections to people in our current lives. These areas may be best explored with psychics or mediums. An analysis using evolutionary astrology will uncover situations and experiences an individual has likely faced many times in the past and these are the issues that are active in this incarnation. The proof of evolutionary astrology is borne out by the presence of these issues in one’s life today.
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I’ve been reading a book called The Fourth Turning is Here by Neil Howe. The book concerns itself with the theory that history is cyclical and that these cycles repeat about every 80 to 100 years (about the lifetime of a human). Each 20-year period can be represented by a season (spring, summer, fall, winter). The author believes we are now in winter (the 4th season) and that we are getting ready for a crisis event that will herald a new cycle. It sure feels like we are holding our breath, ready to take the plunge. Although the exact event or timing of the turning can’t be precisely known, the theory predicts the process will play out in a pattern governed by historical cycles.
Interestingly enough, there is a corollary in astrology that indicates the same thing. Which is fascinating. Uranus will transit Gemini starting in 2025 and remain there for about 7 years (until 2033). The last time this happened was during the WWII years of 1941-1949. In fact, astrologers have long noted that that when Uranus is moving through Gemini, things- well, …happen. Big things! The Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and WWII. Coincidence, you say? Oddly enough, Neil Howe’s book, a history book is saying the very same thing. I would argue that the underlying mechanism of his theory, at least on the fourth turning point, relies on this well-known astrological pattern. But historians today are NOT allowed to publish books that rest their evidence on astrology. ‘Nough said!
Anyway, I wanted to cover a different topic here. For years, I’ve noted the conflict going on between generations of Americans. Those of us of different ages have different life experiences, different values, different perspectives, and lately these are causing more than the usual generational clash. Older generations despair over youth today. And younger generations can’t relate to how out of touch older folk are. In some ways, I’ve found myself in between these two warring groups. Because of this, when this book about generational history came across my path, I grabbed it.
I think there is a lot that can be learned by all generations through the simple understanding that all of us are, to some degree, a byproduct of the historical time in which we were born. These generational characteristics were not necessarily chosen by us but rather adopted by us as a response to the environment in which we found ourselves. Moreover, the generational tendencies are cyclical. Look back in history to find your cohorts or forward to find a new generation you’ll share similarities with. Wow! So we’re not all that terribly unique.
Let’s suppose the hypothesis proposed by the author (and astrology) has some merit. That means the next few years (2025-2033 approximately) will test ALL generations to meet challenges we have not seen in about …. the last 80 years or more. While boomers are busy bemoaning millennials, the rich joke is that it is this generation that carries the archetypal identity of the next HERO generation (according to the book). This is the generation who will be called to make the greatest sacrifices and as it turns out, they will be ready to rise to the occasion. They share values with their preceding WWII HERO generation and were raised in very much the same way. All the generational archetypes will find a new mission as the crisis emerges; each will contribute in their own unique way. The diversity of thought and response amongst the generations can be seen as a strength as we enter brand new territory and attempt to re-emerge as a new society.
Below I’ve tried to extract some identifiers for the different generations so that everyone can see where they fit in. This is not an exhaustive list and I’m sure each of us could add to it, but it’s a start to try to foster understanding. As an individual, you probably won’t perfectly agree that each qualifier describes you. Keep in mind that these are generational tendencies. Your birthdate (early or late within the generation) may also influence how many of these traits and the degree to which you take on these traits. So think about the generations as a whole and in broad brush strokes. Remember that the goal here is NOT to find the best generation because there is NO best generation. Each generation plays a role in the historical cycle that is necessary to bring about the next cycle. I have limited the discussion below to the generations born post 1942. The previous generations of the G.I. (“Hero” Archetype, born 1901-1924) and Silent (“Artist” Archetype, born 1925-1942) can be found in the book. Read beyond your own generation to understand how the others differ from yours. Remember that there is an overall core strength in the wholeness of all the generations as they enter the fourth turning. If we can manage to focus on the real problems as they arise and draw from these strengths, we may manage to create the new future many of us desire.
Boomers (“Prophet” Archetype) born 1943-1960
Individualism- cultivation of the self
High drive for personal risk-taking, independence cherished
Viewpoint of right v. wrong (creation of the counterculture)
Material wealth not as valued as meaningful career (making a difference)
Question the prevailing power structure with passion and violence
Values take precedence over law
Showing conviction and standing out are valued
Preference for independence and solo living
Gen X (“Nomad” Archetype) born 1961-1981
Collective low self-esteem
Distrust of elders & institutions to provide for them
Value: self-sufficiency, resilience, survival skills, and reality detection
Focus is external, bottom-line return (the market sorts winners & losers)
Institutions reward ruthless bottom-line success
Most immigrant and diverse generation, with small middle-class representation
Innovative entrepreneurs who made US corporations world leaders in some markets
Spiritual preference- personal, without community or public ritual
Low voter participation, low engagement in running for office
Favor GOP- less government stance
Millennials (“Hero” Archetype) born 1982-2005?
Protected in youth
Practical, pragmatic
Risk adverse, avoid conflict of all kinds
Compliant
Community-oriented, value kindness
Close to parents
Fear rejection, isolation, loneliness
Chronic stress
Extended living at home with parents
Shun taking on debt
Economic security before life milestones
Gen Z (“Artist” Archetype) born 2006? And after
Highly agreeable, cooperative
Very sheltered (maybe even “bunkered”)
Highly risk-adverse
Very compliant
First generation in 50+ yrs where 2-parent families are on the rise
24/7 parental oversight & control
Strict rules govern home & school life
SEL (learning to manage emotions) seen as critical
Safer & healthier, illegal drug use way down
Highly stressed, don’t want to disappoint/upset
Don’t want to grow up & leave home
Parents pushing practical STEM careers with defined credentials
Goal: find a small haven in a tough world
Think small, think practical, seek security
Remember that there is an overall core strength in the wholeness of all the generations as we enter the fourth turning. If we can manage to focus on the real problems as they arise and draw from these strengths, we may manage to create the new future many of us desire.
Evangeline Adams has long been an enigma in the world of astrology. Once she was a household name. Nowadays she is known to only a few. Her reputation in certain circles looms large but was it deserved? Karen Christino’s book goes a long way to demystify the woman who was the most famous astrologer of the early 20th century.
Evangeline Adams was a pioneer popularizing and legitimizing the practice of astrology so that it permeated American culture. That legacy was well-deserved. Other parts of her reputation, especially for forecasting may have been more a product of her ability to expertly market herself.
One of the most fascinating parts of the book for me involved Evangeline’s early beginnings. She was born in 1868 into a family of means. Her father died young having lost much of his wealth to speculating on an investment before its time (Perhaps this was a dose of Aquarian/Uranian energy which Evangeline inherits?). The family relocated to Andover, MA where Evangeline was surrounded by an extraordinary community of thinkers. With her mother economically independent, Evangeline grew up benefiting from an education separate from the men’s Andover Theological Seminary but very similar in content. The conservative Christian culture emphasized the development of character, mind, and spirit. Eva was able to attend lectures, debates, concerts, clubs, and art exhibitions. It would have been a stimulating place for anyone devoted to a life of the mind. Socializing, dancing, and frivolous activities were frowned on. Andover was a place devoted largely to training ministers for the serious work ahead of them. Luckily, Eva thrived in this setting.
It was also here that she met some very important people in her life. Her Sunday school teacher, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, became a role model for a woman who could write for a living and remain unmarried. Through Phelps, Eva was introduced to some of the progressive ideas of the day— feminism, spiritualism, and homeopathy. Dr. Lewis Whiting and Eva became friends during a period of illness. Eva was able to ask Whiting deep philosophical questions and the homeopath seemed to recognize a certain spark in the young woman. Whiting later provided Eva with a referral to Dr. J. Heber Smith in Boston. What’s really interesting about this time in history is that doctors were overwhelmingly homeopaths. There were homeopathic hospitals and institutions. If you saw a doctor, it was likely a homeopath. And many homeopaths were well-trained astrologers. J. Heber Smith included, except that he didn’t openly advertise that. Eva went for a reading and that changed her life. The details of the reading are outlined in the book having been written down by Eva some 40 years later. No doubt many people have had (and will have) similar experiences to what Eva encountered on her visit to her first astrologer. From there, Eva goes on to study astrology with Smith who acts as her first astrology teacher. She later studied with Catherine Thompson who had a wealthy clientele in Boston. From Thompson, she learned the power of getting testimonials, using media for publicity, and how to cultivate a successful astrological practice. This was where Eva developed her people skills to counsel clients. Eva eventually ended up with access to a homeopathic mental hospital where she used charts and patient histories to correlate astrological placements and ailments. She followed medical students on rounds at the Westborough Insane Hospital. This gave her insight into medical astrology others didn’t have.
The earliest legend of Eva’s forecasting goes back to 1899 and involves a fire at the Windsor Hotel where she was living. Eva had done a reading for the hotel owner, Warren Leland, the day before the fire that had predicted some kind of imminent tragedy. Leland gave an interview that credited Eva with the prediction and the NY papers picked it up. Leland died within 3 weeks of the fire so clarification of exactly what was said was never corroborated beyond the initial report. While Leland talked to one reporter, Eva talked to many. She was a consummate self-promoter. She made sure the story made it into British papers and she used the tale throughout her life. There is no doubt that her business grew as a result.
Eva’s business was based in NY City and the law there forbade “pretending to tell fortunes.” Three separate times, Eva was arrested for fortune telling. It was the 1914 case which had become legendary. An undercover policewoman was sent in to receive a reading and Eva was consequently charged. The case was heard in a city court (so nothing can be said about how the NY State laws would function). Eva was viewed as a sincere, educated, white woman who showed the court that she consulted various books and had developed skills in interpreting astrology. The charges were dismissed. Judge Freshi found that “…not every astrologer is a fortune-teller.” Astrology therefore was NOT automatically fortune telling. Eva later claimed that the case established astrology as a legitimate science. Again, the notoriety of the story allowed Eva even greater visibility and her reputation and business grew.
Eva continued to grow her business, write astrology books, and market herself. She consulted in person and had a mail order business. She toured and gave lectures, and by 1930, she was called “America’s most famous astrologer.” In the 1930s, she had a radio show that was carried nationwide three times a week. Called “Your Stars,” the show had the potential to reach millions. In 1931, Eva had produced booklets for each zodiac sign which went on sale at Woolworth Department stores. She died in 1932 at the age of 64.
Evangeline Adams’ influence on the history of astrology in the US was tremendous. She innovated methods to practice astrology and initiated marketing strategies to successfully promote her business. The book emphasizes how dedicated she was to the art and occult science of astrology. She had a genuine interest in helping her clients using the techniques she employed. Her direct client work must have reached thousands including many celebrities and notables of the day (J.P. Morgan, Tallulah Bankhead, Joseph Campbell). Through radio and the print media she touched the lives of the public bringing astrology into the homes of millions. America was now primed for the astrologers who were to follow in her footsteps. Newspaper and magazine horoscopes would eventually become standard fair (even today, as online sources open new markets which Evangeline would no doubt be the first to employ). Making astrology available to the masses moved astrology from small occult circles into mainstream, middle-class America where it remains today. During her lifetime, Evangeline actively encouraged the study of astrology, and it influenced the next generation of astrologers. Her written materials and books continue to have influence as they are republished periodically.
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