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Introduction to House Systems
Introduction to House Systems
One of the most disconcerting surprises when we begin to explore astrology is realizing that the houses in our natal chart can change . Perhaps we downloaded our chart from a free website, analyzed it carefully, and became attached to the idea of having Venus in the 5th house, for example. But then we go for a reading with an astrologer and they tell us it's in the 6th house. How is that possible? The answer has to do with something that's often not widely known: there are different systems for calculating houses . And no, there isn't one that's... read more
Astrological Climate for September 2025: Reapin...
Astrological Climate for September 2025: Reapin...
( Download the calendar with all the transits that appear in this entry, at this link .) September arrives as one of the most powerful months of the year . If August was a period of preparation ( read more about it here ), this month confronts us head-on with the changes, revelations, and twists that were bubbling beneath the surface. Pluto will be out of bounds throughout September, a phenomenon that began on August 29 and is intensifying its power in Aquarius, causing its themes of transformation and power to express themselves in unexpected and difficult-to-control ways. Added to... read more
The Metonic Cycle
The Metonic Cycle
Astrology is a discipline with thousands of years of development, observation, and constant research. Over the centuries, different cultures have accurately recorded the movements of the sky to understand the rhythms of life on Earth. Many of these discoveries are still used today, and among them stands out one invaluable discovery: the Metonic cycle , the great synchronicity between the Sun and the Moon that repeats itself every 19 years. The Metonic cycle is named after Meton of Athens , a Greek astronomer and mathematician who in the 5th century BC made one of the most precise observations of his... read more
New Moon in Virgo on August 23, 2025: Integrity...
New Moon in Virgo on August 23, 2025: Integrity...
On August 23, 2025, we have a New Moon in Virgo, at 0°23' of the sign. Typically, throughout the year, we have a New Moon in each sign, and also a Full Moon in each sign. However, this year the sequence is altered: there was no New Moon in Capricorn, and instead, we will have two New Moons in Virgo. The first is this one on August 23, and the second will be the solar eclipse on September 21. This makes the two lunations in Virgo a kind of two-act play . What begins now will conclude in the next.... read more
Leo in Astrology: Meaning, Characteristics and ...
Leo in Astrology: Meaning, Characteristics and ...
And we've reached the fifth part of this 12-post series exploring the energy of each zodiac sign. Today's post is dedicated to Leo . Beyond the popular astrology that associates signs with personality, we're going to delve into their most essential meaning: their archetypal nature, their symbols, their characteristics, and their manifestation in the human experience on a personal and collective level. What is a Zodiac Sign? Before talking about Leo itself, it's important to clarify the following: when we talk about signs, most people assume we're referring to the personality of those whose Sun is in that sign. In... read more
Moon-Venus Aspects in Synastry
Moon-Venus Aspects in Synastry
In a couple's synastry, Moon-Venus aspects carry significant weight in terms of long-term attraction. These bonds generally convey peace, generosity , and a natural willingness to build bridges to maintain the connection. Precisely because of this ability to generate a stable emotional climate, they can even soften the tension of more complex aspects within the synastry. What is Synastry Synastry is an astrological tool that allows us to observe how two people's natal charts interact with each other . By superimposing them, it's possible to analyze the aspects formed between each person's planets, as well as their connections with angles... read more
Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9, 2025: Loyalt...
Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9, 2025: Loyalt...
Although August is a month of preparation ( Read more about August's astrological climate here .) This Full Moon in Aquarius—which occurs on August 9th at 16°59' —acts as an accelerator within that process. It clearly illuminates aspects that we may have maintained in our lives automatically, without questioning them or out of fear of what changing them would entail. It's a time for certain revelations and understandings to push us to rethink decisions, structures, or dynamics that limit our freedom and our vision for the future. With this lunation, it becomes more evident where we've been following a path... read more
Cancer in Astrology: Meaning, Characteristics a...
Cancer in Astrology: Meaning, Characteristics a...
The fourth part of this 12-post series exploring the energy of each zodiac sign is dedicated to Cancer . Beyond the popular astrology that associates signs with personality, we'll delve into their most essential meaning: their archetypal nature, their symbols, their characteristics, and their manifestation in the human experience on both a personal and collective level. What is a Zodiac Sign? Before talking about Cancer itself, it's important to clarify the following: when we talk about signs, most people assume we're referring to the personality of those whose Sun is in that sign. In reality, this is a vast oversimplification... read more
