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Planetary Dignities And Joys
The essential Planetary dignities help to construct an Astrological picture of how well a Planet is performing, how comfortable it is, and the extent to which it can express its strength (or weaknesses) based on its placement in the Zodiac Signs. They are a construct of ancient Hellenistic Astrology largely defined by Ptolemy. The Planetary joys are House placements where the Planets are particularly happy and can also add another layer of detail to our analysis.
What The Nodes Moving Into Taurus And Scorpio Means
The Nodes are physical points in space, not planetary bodies, that represent where the orbit path of the Sun and Moon would seemingly intersect on the ecliptic from our vantage point on Earth. When they are perfectly aligned is when we get the Eclipses.
What Are Sacred Geometry Symbols
Sacred Geometry is the concept of repeating mathematical patterns that can be found in all parts of nature, including ourselves. It is seen in snowflakes, beehives, shells, flowers, our DNA helixes, galaxy spirals, Stonehenge, music and more, are all harmonically aligned with sacred geometry patterns.
An Overview Of 8 Astrology House Systems
Astrology House systems are methods for dividing up the sky into a Natal Chart to be interpreted. They take the sky as a 360º whole and use different calculations of division to get the Astrological Houses, cusps, and other important points. The Babylonians may have been the first to set out the concept of House division, using Whole Sign Houses. There are at least 20 different Astrology House systems created, in this post I will discuss 8 of the most popular versions in use today.
How To Use Zodiacal Releasing As A Timing Technique
There is an ancient timing technique from Hellenistic Astrology called Zodiacal Releasing that is used to define what a period of life may involve for you. There are several areas of life that can be used to calculate what’s known as Lots, and when you will be “releasing” from them, i.e. activating different periods.
A Universal 6 Year And Lovers Tarot Card
The Lovers is the sixth Major Arcana of the tarot. The Major Arcana are the 22 cards that deal with the major themes and archetypes of life. The Lovers is often taken to mean literally, love and lovers. But there is more to this card than that.
How To Read Your Astrocartography Chart
Astrocartography, sometimes known as astrogeography, locational Astrology, or relocation Astrology; is the art of delineating what a certain place will feel like for you based on your personal Natal Chart placements. By seeing which Planetary lines cross where, you can determine what kind of experiences will be activated when you visit or live in these places.
A Spiritual Gift Guide
With the holidays approaching, it’s an ideal time to gift the esoteric leaning, witchy, spiritual person in your life a thoughtful gift that helps them connect to their rituals and spiritual practice, while adding a moment of mindfulness and self-care throughout their day!
Best Crystals For The New And Full Moon
Pairing crystals with Moon rituals have a long history across cultures and are still a highly popular tool to incorporate into your practices today. It is often recommended to cleanse, clear, and charge your crystals under a New or Full Moon to draw in the energy of this potent yet gentle luminary.
A List Of The Best Tarot Books
Find out the top 10 best books to learn tarot with! From beginners to advanced, with spreads, astrology, reversals, and everything in between. These tarot books will help you go from newbie to professional in no time:
The Best Crystals For Protection
When looking for a crystal for protection, generally most of the black ones are the most grounding and protective. Some can help cleanse and absorb negativity energy, others can help transmute it into more positive energy, while others simply shield from psychic attack or offer EMF protection.
How To Cleanse Crystals
Cleansing and clearing your crystals regularly is really important to ensure they remain free from negative energy and aligned with your intention. Read on for our top favourite 7 Simple Ways to Cleanse Crystals:
Best Tarot Decks For Beginners
Here is a list of 9 of the best Tarot decks for beginners! From beautifully ornate to simple and modern, to modern and unique- find out which ones are my favourites and why (plus another handful of which are the most popular Tarot cards in general):
What Is Evolutionary Astrology?
Evolutionary Astrology is a branch of modern astrology, fused with ancient philosophies, based on the principle of the soul's growth. It uses the natal chart as a map for the soul's evolution and takes into account reincarnation, karma, and past lives as part of our cosmic experience. Read more about this practice:
How To Cleanse Tarot Cards
It's important to regularly cleanse your Tarot deck and clear your cards of any lingering energies when you first buy your deck and periodically before or after readings. Here are 9 easy and effective ways for how to cleanse Tarot cards:
What Are Annual Profections And How To Calculate Yours
Annual Profections are an ancient Helenestic Astrology method used to discern a main area of focus in your life for a given year, as well as an activated "time lord" planet that will feature more predominantly for you. Read on to learn all about this technique and how to calculate your Annual Profection year:
Day And Night Chart - How Sect Influences Your Natal Chart
Discover this fascinating Hellenistic astrology technique to determine whether you have a day chart or a night chart and how sect influences your overall Natal Chart! Learn about the diurnal planets, nocturnal planets, sect light, and what this means for you:
How To Read Reversed Cards in Tarot
Reading reversed Tarot cards can add an extra layer of depth and meaning to your interpretations, not everyone likes them but I've personally found them to be illuminating. There are many ways but here are 4 of my favourite ones:
How To Make Flower Essences!
Flower essences are energetic imprints of flowers in water, used as a wonderful complementary healing modality for mental, emotional, and spiritual ailments. They are a vibrational medicine, working on the subtle energetic body, able to bring about great ease and peace to a number of situations. Read more to learn how to make your own floral essence!
Oracle Cards vs Tarot Cards vs Runes
Learn what the difference is between oracle cards, Tarot cards, and Runes, including which method is best for you! While each one will offer you some form of guidance and insight, they all have their own specific situations that they will be best suited for. Read on to learn more...