Category Archives: Astrology and Mythology

Astrology and Christmas: All Posts Midwinter Festival

(Astrology Explored) Our ancestors watched the sun, moon and stars to determine the passing of time. Of particular importance, besides the full moon, were the solstices and equinoxes. The theme of both solstices and equinoxes was the interplay of the … Continue reading

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Astrology and Carl Jung: Part 4–Personality, Archetypes and Synchronicity

(Astrology Explored) Note: As my Facebook friends know I have reentered college to finish up my degree in psychology. As part of one class I wrote this paper on the influence of astrology on Carl Jung. Jung is widely embraced … Continue reading

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Astrology and Carl Jung: Part 3, Seeking Answers in the Paranormal

(Astrology Explored) Note: As my Facebook friends know I have reentered college to finish up my degree in psychology. As part of one class I wrote this paper on the influence of astrology on Carl Jung. Jung is widely embraced … Continue reading

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Hecate —The “Dark” Goddess & The Space Between

(Astrology Explored) note: play YouTube video at the end while you read Dave Matthews sings: The space between what’s wrong and right Is where you’ll find me hiding, waiting for you The space between your heart and mine Is the … Continue reading

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Neolithic Mythology, Saturn, & the Winter Solstice

The Saturn Myth The day that Sun slides into the sign of Capricorn is the day that is celebrated as the Yule, the symbolic rebirth of the sun god. Many myths and legends surround this day, this solstice a rallying … Continue reading

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Celtic Astrology: The Harvest Moon–Remembering the Future

The Celtics were a people that reconciled opposites, day and night, dark and light as the continuum of the same forces that bound the lives of men and gods together. Unlike us, with our 9 to 5 routines, the Celts … Continue reading

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Astrology and Mythology: Eros–Beauty and the Beast

One ancient Greek myth survives in the story Beauty and the Beast. In the fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, dutiful and loving daughter Beauty, is sent to live in a beautiful, magical castle where she lived in luxury. The … Continue reading

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Celtic Astrology: Saint Patrick’s Day, Celtic Zodiac, and the Cauldron of Regeneration

(Astrology Explored) March 17 is the ancient feast day of Saint Patrick, the patron Catholic saint of Ireland, the day when most everyone claims to be Irish, at least to lay dibs on the beer. But for those of us … Continue reading

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Astrology and Mythology: Saturn’s Story and Saturnalia

Saturn is one of those planets that people have a hard time wrapping their head around. After all, what good is hardship and limitations? Why would we embrace difficulty and want? What good does this planet do in our lives? … Continue reading

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Astrology and the Geminids Meteor Shower: Be Careful What You Wish For

Hint: Play Video as you read Can we pretend that airplanes In the night sky Are like shooting stars I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now) Can we pretend that airplanes In the … Continue reading

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