Mercury in Aries: A Writing Practice Without Routine
You would think a person with a Taurus sun and three Aries placements would be an expert at getting Aries and Taurus to work together. What I've learned, however, is that often I have absolutely no idea whether an Aries scheme is genius or unrealistic until I’ve fully committed to the idea.
Living with the Lunar Nodes in Taurus and Scorpio: A Conversation with Astrologer Carrie Clough
In this conversation, we talk about what it’s like living with the nodes of the moon in Taurus and Scorpio, especially when the nodes are transiting those signs.
Living with the South Node in Scorpio
"Did you know," my partner said, "you never talk about your childhood? I know almost nothing about it."
Until that moment, I had no idea I'd drawn a line across my biography.
Wandering Stars: Military Astrology and the War in Ukraine
In this episode of the Wandering Stars Astrology Podcast, astrologers Ada Pembroke and Kyle Pierce talk about the military astrology of 8th century astrologer Theophilus of Edessa and what it says about the war in Ukraine.
Wandering Stars: Donald Trump and Cycles of American History
In this episode of the Wandering Stars Astrology Podcast, astrologers Ada Pembroke and Kyle Pierce talk about the transits Donald Trump was experiencing during the August 2022 raid on Mar-a-Lago, US Pluto and Uranus returns, and how those transits connect with Trump's chart.
Wandering Stars: Alex Jones: Peddling Neptune
In this episode of the Wandering Stars Astrology Podcast, astrologers Ada Pembroke and Kyle Pierce talk about Alex Jones' natal chart and the astrology of the Sandy Hook trial.
Wandering Stars: Yes, Virginia, Jupiter Is Real
In this episode we talk about how we came to astrology... despite some very deep reservations.
Wandering Stars: Plutonian Perspectives
In this episode, we talk about our experiences living with Pluto in Scorpio with special guest appearances by Uranus and Neptune.
Wandering Stars: Roe v. Wade
In this episode of the Wandering Stars Astrology Podcast, astrologers Ada Pembroke and Kyle Pierce talk about the astrology of Roe v. Wade and how the chart of the original ruling compares to the chart of the overturn of Roe and the US Sibly chart.
Wandering Stars: Eldritch Edition
In this episode, astrologers Ada Pembroke and Kyle Pierce talk about Venus the elder god: their history as a Mesopotamian god of war, their prominence in the chart of HP Lovecraft, and their influence on World War II.
Wandering Stars: Tentacles of Truth
In this episode of the podcast, Ada and Kyle talk about the differences between Virgo and Gemini and the creative ways Mars creates trouble. Also includes a special guest appearance by (the birth chart of) Charles XII of Sweden!
Wandering Stars: On the Way to Answering the Question
Ada and Kyle talk about Uranus transits, Scandinavian fatalism, essential dignity, and why “debilitated” planets can be kind of badass.
What Are Progressions in Astrology?
In this video, astrologer Ada Pembroke explains secondary progressions using the example of her progressed Mercury.
Pluto Times, Plutonian Lives: We Are the Ghost Hunters and We Are the Ghosts
As long as we are alive, we are the only ones who can save ourselves, and ghost stories are fictions trying to teach us how.
Lessons From My 1st House Profection Year: Unknown New Beginnings, Wandering in the Dark
At 36 years old, I have lived through four 1st house profection years, and I have learned from repeated hard experience that the transition from a 12th house year to a 1st house year is messy.
Pluto in Capricorn and Aquarius: We Are All the Walking Wounded
How can Pluto in Capricorn and Aquarius help us build new post-pandemic lives?
Mooncast: Solar Eclipse in Taurus
Ada and Lauren from Tarot and Chai talk about the Solar Eclipse in Taurus for April 2022.
Is Magic During Eclipses a Good Idea?
One of the common pieces of advice for working moon magic is to avoid working magic during eclipses. If you don't know what you're doing, this advice is a good way to play it safe, but there is order in the cosmic chaos. If you understand exactly how the normal rules of magic are suspended and why, it is perfectly reasonable to work magic during eclipses.
Venus in Aries: Uncomfortable Strength
When I learned that Venus was in detriment in Aries, I was devastated.
It felt like even astrology was saying I was ugly and my gender presentation was broken.
What Does Adulting Mean to You According to Astrology?
We need a better story of what it means to come of age that fits the world we actually live in, and there is no bigger expert on adulting than Saturn.