Monthly Archives: December 2010

Political Astrology: We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Post

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Beth Turnage

(Astrology Explored) We interrupt our regularly scheduled posts on ancient Christmas traditions to bring you speculations on the U.S Political scene and President Barack Obama. President Obama’s grand slam victory at getting key points of his agenda passed in the … Continue reading →

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Astrology and Mythology: Saturn’s Story and Saturnalia

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Beth Turnage

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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Path of Total Lunar Eclipse on Winter Solstice

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Beth Turnage

In the cosmic dance of the heavenly bodies, a full lunar eclipse occurs when the earth lines up in a direct line with the moon and the sun, shielding the moon from the light of the sun. Not all inhabitants … Continue reading →

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Celtic Astrology–The Symbolism of the Winter Solstice

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Beth Turnage

The entrance of the Sun into the last of the Cardinal signs had a special significance to the ancient Celts. While this time is the start of the sign of Capricorn for us, in the Celtic lunar calendar this event … Continue reading →

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The Solstice Full Moon–Eclipse Forecast

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Beth Turnage

Yesterday we looked at the symbolism of the next lunar eclipse falling on the winter solstice, an astronomically rare event. Today we will look at where this eclipse will focus your energies for the next six months. Where does this … Continue reading →

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Full Moon in Gemini–The Long Nights Moon

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Beth Turnage

The last time it happened was in 1991. The next time it will happen is in 2094. This rare is astronomical and astrological event is a total lunar eclipse that falls on the Winter Solstice. Nasa tells us that the … Continue reading →

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Find Your Weekly Forecast Here

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Beth Turnage

I’ve moved the weekly forecast to a new site, Examiner.com. Weekly Forecast December 10 to December 16, 2010

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The Astrology of Christmas: Winter Solstice Traditions

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Beth Turnage

(Astrology Explored) Our Christmas traditions, the Christmas Tree and Mistletoe go back our ancient roots as a species. Wikipedia reports the Christmas Tree was a tradition tied to the Winter Solistice as far back as the Chaldean culture. From Wikipedia: … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Beth Turnage

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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The Astrology of Christmas: Dickens and Scrooge

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Beth Turnage

I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses … Continue reading →

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