Apparent retrograde motion is caused by one of two very similar astronomical occurrences. Mercury and Venus appear to go backward when they overtake the earth. Their orbits are smaller and their speed faster than the earth, thus they pass us by periodically. They are closest to the earth at those times. With the outer planets,… Continue reading Remembering Good Times
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Looking Forward…Looking Back
At one point this morning, it occurred to me to consider 2013 and 2014 from a broad perspective. In the past few days, I’ve seen a few Facebook posts stating appreciation for 2013. Some were heartfelt while others felt like genuine attempts. If I had written one of my own, it would have been a… Continue reading Looking Forward…Looking Back
Ghosts of Christmas Past
To my preferences, yesterday was one of the most beautiful autumn days one can experience. In some ways, the day had tinges of all four seasons. The morning was crisp—not quite wintry, but certainly fallish; the midday sun was warm allowing one to wander about without sleeves; and the sunset was nearly as early as… Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past
Fish or Cut Bait
Some of you out there are keen observers of the planets. You know that mercury is retrograde and are acting accordingly. Many of you are cautious. Some out there tell you not to start new projects, and not to expect results [not what I would say, necessarily]. If Mercury retrograde is reason to pause, then… Continue reading Fish or Cut Bait
Astrology Report from the Mud
I’ve been thinking about this all week. It started as a joke, but then, at one point, wasn’t very funny. Now that I’m on the other side, I thought I would write about it. As you know, I am writing my third book with a backbone of Astrology. I am basically allowing Astrology to inspire… Continue reading Astrology Report from the Mud
A Fool's Inclination 