A querent writes to say her baby is due in mid-December. She wants to know if the baby might possibly arrive early – and relieve her of being pregnant. Can a horary chart answer that? (Chart data: 30 November 2008, 9:37 pm EST, Arlington, MA USA. Click to enlarge the chart.) There is one twist [...]

After giving up studying birth charts many, many moons ago, I’m back in the saddle. Only this time, I’m starting from absolute ground level. And it is a challenge. Ground level in my case meant starting with the assessment of temperament, that silk or burlap or boiled wool that is at the foundation of the [...]

… yet manages to misspell her name throughout. But don’t let that stop you from enjoying this piece. Congratulations on the great publicity, Joyce!

Jovial yet secretive, C.S. Lewis hid his best literary prank within the pages of his best-known stories. The seven books of the Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe and all its siblings – each feature one of the seven traditional planets as both background element and overarching theme. Oh, seven [...]

The December/January issue of The Mountain Astrologer includes my latest article, “The Horary 5th House: Of Pregnancy Past, Present, and Future.” I’ve used three horary charts to illustrate how to answer 5th house questions such as, “What sex is my baby?”, “Will we start a family soon?”, and “Am I the father?” I’m very grateful [...]

Jaime asks two questions about the horary chart, “Will we ever be together?“ What’s happening with the Mercury – Saturn mutual reception? Sun will reach Saturn in Libra; however, Sun is weak. Will this be sufficient to be able to bring them back together? First, the Mercury/Saturn relationship. It’s true that Mercury in Libra and [...]

If you haven’t seen Shoestring Magazine yet, come have a look. This just-launched online mag offers tips & tricks for living the good life for less (perfect timing in this economy). I’ve contributed a little old-school astrology in my advice column, “Moonlighting.” Let me know what you think!