I’ve been doing a lot of electional astrology lately - more than usual. It’s a process that involves sitting for hours in front of Win*Star (I use Solar Fire for most things, but I prefer Win*Star’s rectification tool) toggling charts by an hour here Join discussion...

The phase in the synodic cycle between the Sun in Taurus and Mars in Leo –is that of the last quarter –the “crisis of consciousness.” This seems to be the “Crossing of the Return Threshold” which Campbell speaks about. Here the Hero must re-integrate into the “normal” World –whilst carrying transcendental knowledge from the Void –like Rip Van Winkle returning from his Dream. Join discussion...

Discover how you can understand yourself better by choosing to walk through the right doorway to astrology. I didn't always understand astrology but when I had some personal issues in my life I needed to work out and was looking for some answers I turned to astrology. I went to an astrologer to have my personal horoscope done and I was amazed how accurate the reading was and I decided then to study astrology myself and I have now done that for 30 years. By using astrology you can usually find a solution to most problems you may have and the more you know about your own horoscope the easier things will be. There may be times in your life when you are not sure what step to take or what course to follow. You can then look to the horoscope for direction and it can guide you on to your right path. Knowing where your planets are is important! Join discussion...

I have always been interested in magic of all kinds: charms,spells,talisman,etc. In the mid-90’s I discovered electional astrology and the power of choosing an auspicious time to create planetary talismans. I was fascinated by many of the talisman designs that I saw and decided,at 36,to get my first tattoo. My first tatto was a Mercury talisman(Mercury is on my ascendant)and I elected a time when Virgo was rising and Mercury was in Gemini in the 10th house with Venus,Saturn,and Mars. I lived in Thailand for two years and heard often about Buddhist magic tattoos that were performed by monks and holy men with special powers. These tattoos are called “Sak Yant” and can be found all over Southeast Asia. I returned to Thailand after a two year absence, during which time I had been reading a very interesting website called www.sak-yant.com for about a year. I was ready for my next tattoo. I’m going to write more about my sak yant experience on travel.ancientsky.com, so be watching for that, but I wanted to talk a little about the astrological synchronicity on that day. The chart information is below. March 1 2008 3:30 pm Bangkok, Thailand What was amazing about March 1 is that the Moon was approaching my ascendant all day long. In traditional astrology both the ascendant and the Moon represent the body. The Moon was approaching an opposition to Mars. Mars rules sharp objects,stabbings,piercings and the pain that results. Jupiter, my natal chart ruler is at the end of Gemini where Mars was transiting. Gemini rules the shoulders,arms and hands. I should mention that I was originally going to have the sak yant done on Monday March 3,but the Ajarn(teacher)agreed to do a special session for me. If the tattoo had been done that day, the abovementioned transits would no longer have been in effect. As you can see from the above image,sak yant tattoos are performed with a long metal rod into which is inserted a sharp bamboo point. The person receiving the tattoo is repeatedly poked,prodded and jabbed with this instrument. It is much more painful than the tattoo artists’ machine. The first tattoo for all who receive sak yant is called “Gao Yod” or nine peaks. It acts as a beacon to attract the deities and spirits. The Gao Yod tradtionally goes between the shoulder blades. So, we have the Moon(the body) on my Sagittarius ascendant(the body) opposed by Mars(sharp objects)in Gemini(the shoulders). I can’t think of an experience that is more descriptive of the planetary indicators. I must admit that I was worried about what the Moon/Mars opposition would bring, being right on my ascendat/descendant axis. Another point of interest: All of the classical planets in this chart except Saturn are within 5 degrees of my natal placements. The Sun is on my natal Saturn. Jupiter is on my natal Sun. Mercury and Venus are on my natal Venus. And Saturn? He’s actually exactly on the ascendant of the chart for my first tattoo!. I couldn’t have planned things better if I had sat for hours trying to find an election. You can see some of the pictures of the sak yant process at my Flickr account. You’ll also be able to see pics of the rest of my travels so far. http://flickr.com/photos/24081049@N07 Join discussion...

Question: Sorry to ask you this, but can anyone see whats going on with my transit chart? I am in a complete mess with money. I have had to sell off possessions to pay bills, and i soon have to sell my car, which is not worth much anyway. I have had to buy food on my credit card a few days ago to feed me and my son aged 9. Payment from his father has stopped over a month ago (begin jan). and my daughters' benefit has stopped since sept due to her leaving home. I cant find a job, although i am trying. Along with this I think i am recieving psychic input from where? ( i not sure if from spirit or my conciousness) same thing isn't it? I've had one flash vision which was not very nice....i saw a man outside my house, pouring petrol from a plastic container, he had a black hood or balaclava on, ( i have taken an injunction out against my long ago ex for harassment, and am due in court in april 2nd). I have had other spiritual stuff, but it will sound crazy if i tell you! Although i do have pisces moon and ascendant, with pisces in chiron and other intuitive stuff on my natal chart i think ...(DOD 8-8-1960 - 9.17pm london england). Can anyone pleeeeaaaase tell me when this money probs will ease and when will legal battle with my ex be over. Answer From Ancientsky: Hi, I'm answering this query with a horary chart using the question: What's Going On? 23:09 pm Penang,Malaysia Asc 25Scorpio28 Moon 29Libra16 Unreliable Scorpio rises, and more importantly, late degrees of Scorpio are rising. 25 degrees isn't quite late enought to say "It's too late to make a judgement" (maybe there isn't ever a time to say that), but I will say that this cycle has run most of it's course. This is confirmed by the void of course Moon and the late degrees of the ruler of Scorpio,the chart ruler, Mars. Very little can happen right now that will bring new energy to the situation. Debt and alimony are definitely what this situation is about, with maybe an ugly tax bill for a nice turd frosting. Mars is in the 8th house,2nd from the 7th,your husbands' money and the house of debts and settlements. We can tell that the lawsuit is probably marriage related because the 7th house of contentions and lawsuits is 25 Taurus, on Algol, ruled by the lady of marriage herself,Venus. Your husband and his money (Venus and Mercury) are together, but ,unfortunately, your husbands' money is moving away from the lawsuit, and maybe moving away from him as well.It looks like there will be something of a protracted battle, with you getting your due at the bitter, bitter end. The timing is 9 months or years(could that be possible?). Venus, your husband's significator is in a fixed sign, so he isn't budging unless he has to. This chart is so descriptive. Your money is ruled by Jupiter in his fall of Capricorn, clearly showing the problems. However, I didn't write this piece merely to confirm your worst suspicions and to rub your difficulties in your face, I actually wrote this piece to tell you that you're sitting on a new career! The clue came with your statement, "Along with this I think i am recieving psychic input from where?" Both the VOC Moon and Mars, the chart ruler, are moving out of the signs they are in and into their respective falls, Moon in Scorpio and Mars in Cancer. Both of these signs are water signs, which are highly sensitive. Most importantly, Scorpio, the ascendant, represents the head and the Moon's entrance into this sign highlights this sensitivity - sounds like trance mediumship or psychic visions. The Moon is the ruler of the 9th, the traditional house of auguries and prophecies. Scorpio,ruler of the genitals, represents things hidden from view, the unseen or "occult". The 9th house is the joy of the Sun, who also represents auguries and prophecies, and he is probably close to your natal Solar degree in empathic Pisces. The Sun is ruler of the 10th of career and reputation. He is leaving an opposition to Saturn and is moving towards Jupiter, ruler of your 2nd of money, and the exaltation ruler of the 9th(Cancer). A new way to make money? I think so. Let's pretend that all of this will be over in 9 months and,meanwhile, you'll be using that 9 month period to develop your psychic gifts and start making money from it. There's probably mediumship in your future. Maybe find the nearest Spiritualist Church in your area and start receiving and giving psychic messages. They will probably have some kind of program for development which seems to me the most viable way for you to make money in the short and long run. Good Luck, Antoine Join discussion...

The Elements in your chart are very important, they form the foundation of the personality. They let us know how the person's energy is flowing in their life and how balanced they are. There are 3 signs in each of the four Elements which is Fire, Earth, Air and Water. How balanced are the planets in your chart? Find out more in my ebook Astrology Made Simple. Join discussion...

This article describes the effect Jupiter may have on Capricorn as it transit through the sign over the next year. How it will affect people born under this sign and how they will handle the energies of Jupiter and react to this transit. Join discussion...

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and people born under this Sun sign are basically happy, optimistic people with a cheerful out look on life. They are the "Happy go Lucky" people. Sagittarius rules the ninth house in the horoscope which has to do with higher education, long distance travel and anything to do with foreign countries. Jupiter's location in your Horoscope let you know how you express your kindness, generosity, tolerance and patience. The sign and house Jupiter occupied at the time of your birth will give you that information. The position of the planet in your horoscope at the time of your birth will always remain the same. However all the planets including the Sun and the Moon travels around the horoscope all the time and we call them the planet in transits. Jupiter has recently entered Capricorn which is a more serious sign. Jupiter will be travelling through this sign for the next year and many people may possibly make some responsible adjustments in their life. What you do at this time will be influenced by a strong sense of duty and it could have an important effect on your future. Jupiter is the planet of growth and signifies reaching out to embrace the world while Capricorn indicates limitation and restriction. As Jupiter travels through Capricorn we may experience more stability in our lives. Jupiter does attempt to ease the conservative side of Capricorn and bring some fun into our lives so all our hard work and determination to get to our goal seems a bit lighter and therefore get the best out of things. With this planetary position there is a big possibility that some of us will develop more patients and as a result of that we can put forms into our dreams and chances are that they will come true under this Jupiter in Capricorn transit. You can read more about Astrology in my ebook Astrology “Made Simple and Easy to understand” here http://easyforyouebooks.com/prods.php?cat_id=8&prod_id=142 Join discussion...

There is a very popular radio show coming from Nazareth called “Najom Ely,” or “Nighttime Astrology,” and it is hosted by Dored Zarkawi. It is a radio talk show devoted to helping Arab Israeli women solve their most pressing problems via astrology and some good sage advice. Thousands of women tune in to Zarkawi’s show each week, listening as callers seek the host’s astrologically inspired insights into their finances, jobs, health, love and children. Join discussion...

In my previous post, "The Current Pluto Transit For Sagittarius Ascendant," I wrote about the ascendant, its often overlooked connection with the physical body and health, and my hip problem. I thought I would look at my natal Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, for a more in depth picture of Pluto’s transformational effect. Join discussion...