Mary Plumb writes on this week’s Venus-Mars opposition. 

Mary Plumb writes on Tuesday’s Sun-Mars opposition. Mars is midway in the synodic cycle and bright in the early morning sky.

Guest writer Kate Plumb delves into the Sun-Venus conjunction. She explains the astronomy of the retrograde cycle and offers very interesting examples: from history, in the news now and from her personal life. 

Gary P. Caton offers us his unique view of the Sun Venus synodic cycle, covering both personal and mundane implications. A wonderful blog!

Mary Plumb looks ahead with Janus as we enter 2014.

Mary Plumb recaps Melanie Reinharts’ blog on Comet ISON and adds some personal stories inspired by the comet.

Guest writer Melanie Reinhart takes us on an amazing visual journey of the Comet ISON’s current travel through the constellations.

Guest writer Brian Clark shares an article about Eleanor Catton’s use of astrology in her book which has just won the Man Booker prize.

Mary Plumb writes about the fixed stars in the natal horoscope as a peek into a somewhat hidden layer of what motivates us. 

Mary Plumb writes about a beautifully clear starwatching night in the mountains in southern Oregon.