With heavy hearts we share the peaceful passing of Danielle Taylor McElroy (nee von Hansen) on March 3, 2022. Danielle was the owner/Astrologer of Kismet Astrology. Danielle was born in Vernon and grew up enjoying the many beautiful beaches in the Okanagan. In 1996 she obtaineda BA in Sociology/Anthropology. She moved to rural Tappen, BC in…… Continue reading Regretful notification that Danielle Taylor McElroy has passed away
Pluto in Aquarius
The article below was written by Danielle on July 21st, 2021 but never published. It’s so well written and informative that I’ve decided to publish it. I’m only her friend, with very limited knowledge of astrology. Pluto enters Aquarius on March 23, 2023,Until March, 2043. So 20 years. during Aries Season with Jupiter also in Aries,…… Continue reading Pluto in Aquarius
New to Learning Horary Astrology? Avoid These 10 Common Mistakes
I run a small Horary Astrology study group on Facebook. Lately, Horary has become quite popular so I have a steady stream of people entering the group who are curious to learn more about it. Most of these beginners have a background in modern astrology and so they usually tend to make the same mistakes…… Continue reading New to Learning Horary Astrology? Avoid These 10 Common Mistakes
The Saturn Return: Your Opportunity to get Back on Track
Featured image: Saturn, from Guido Bonatti Liber Astronomiae US Public Domain An astrologer probably never forgets the first book on transits they ever read. Many of the ideas in this article are owed to James Braha and his book How to Predict Your Future: Secrets of Eastern and Western Astrology. His words helped me understand my…… Continue reading The Saturn Return: Your Opportunity to get Back on Track
The Issue of Objectivity in Astrology: Does Personal Bias Have a Place in the Practice of Astrology?
Lately I have seen a lot of arguments happening within the astrological community about “lack of objectivity.” Originally these arguments began in Mudane Astrology circles where the focus is on world events. But then the debate seeped into more general astrology discussions as well. Here’s what typically happens: Astrologer A disagrees with Astrologer B’s views…… Continue reading The Issue of Objectivity in Astrology: Does Personal Bias Have a Place in the Practice of Astrology?
Finally! A Lucky Break: Jupiter’s Ingress into Pisces, May 2021
After all the harrowing astrology transits we have lived through since the start of 2020, I think we are all ready for a little good news. So here it is: Jupiter will enter his own (traditional) sign of Pisces in May of 2021. Being in rulership, Jupiter’s power to bestow good fortune will be greatly…… Continue reading Finally! A Lucky Break: Jupiter’s Ingress into Pisces, May 2021
Struggling toward Authenticity: The Saturn/Uranus Transiting Square 2021 (Plus Transit Cookbook)
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”–Carl Gustav Jung A) General Overview In 2021 the major astrology news is all about transiting Saturn in Aquarius forming a last quarter square with transiting Uranus in Taurus. The effects of this transit will be operating all year but will peak near the…… Continue reading Struggling toward Authenticity: The Saturn/Uranus Transiting Square 2021 (Plus Transit Cookbook)
When Will Things Get Better??? A General Forecast for 2021
Featured Image: Hope Gazing at the Sun. Style of Niccolò Fiorentino. 1485/1490 Sculpture. Medium bronze. Samuel H. Kress Collection. Accession No.1957.14.879.b Will 2021 Be Better than 2020? So the big question on everyone’s mind these days is: when will things get better? It goes without saying that 2020 was an absolute train-wreck for most of…… Continue reading When Will Things Get Better??? A General Forecast for 2021
Some Thoughts on the Practice of Astrological Consulting in Light of the Recent Sexual Misconduct Scandal
Astrology has enjoyed a boom in popularity over the past decade. A rapid influx of young people into the field plus the resurgence of traditional methods have cracked astrology open and taken it into exciting new directions. But what is still sadly lacking is a focus on the practice of consulting. We are all so…… Continue reading Some Thoughts on the Practice of Astrological Consulting in Light of the Recent Sexual Misconduct Scandal
Coping With Pandemic Anxiety: How to Find a Sense of Security using your Natal Moon
The natal chart offers many suggestions on how to cope with anxiety. The natal Moon is usually a relatively simple place to start. In modern psychological astrology, the Moon relates to our emotional nature, our unconscious mind and habits, and most importantly for our purposes here, our security needs. How the Moon attempts to gain…… Continue reading Coping With Pandemic Anxiety: How to Find a Sense of Security using your Natal Moon
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