Moon Occults Mars on January 30th

On January 30, 2023, for the 3rd time in a series of 4, the Moon occults Mars.  Astrologically, this takes place at 10°06’ Gemini, the same degree and minute as the star Aldebaran, the Eye of the Bull.  This occultation will be visible in the Southern half...

Mars Stations Direct January 12, 2023

On January 12, 2023, Mars’ 2 ½ month journey (since October 30, 2022) retrograde ends.  Astrologically, this takes place at 8°07’ Gemini.  This is the first station direct of Mars since November 13, 2020 in the sign of Aries.  In the sky, this shows the...

Mars Opposition at Full Moon December 7th

After 785 days, Mars and the Sun get into opposition again (called Acronychal Rise), this time at 16°05’ Gemini on December 7, 2022.   Synchronistically, this happens very close to the exact Full Moon at 16°01’ Gemini.  Mars and the Full Moon will be in...

Neptune Stations Direct December 3rd

Neptune stations direct at 22°38’ Pisces on December 3, 2022.  Neptune has barely moved in the sky over the last week, which is the biggest sign that its about to station in the other direction.  In this case, it moves direct in apparent motion less than two weeks...

Mars Stations Retrograde October 30th

On October 30th, Mars stations retrograde for the first time since 2020.  Mars will be between the horns of the Bull constellation, at 25 degrees, 36′ in the sign of Gemini.  The sign of Gemini is overlayed by the constellation of the Bull, a group of stars that...