Timeline Astrology

My guest in this episode is Michael Reed, an expert in working with the nakshatras (lunar mansions). He uses both tropical and sidereal calculations in distinct ways to gain deeper insights. In our discussion, we explore the controversies surrounding his approach. Michael shares his intuitive understanding of the deities and myths associated with the nakshatras, explaining how he applies them and...

The current Venus retrograde in Pisces acts as if debilitated, sending the stock market 'crashing'. What's up ahead seems even more interesting, as Mars joins the south node in sidereal Leo, respecting Saturn and Neptune in Pisces come June/July. Based on the historical correlations, a Mars-Ketu conjunction raises a red flag for market instability. While this alone doesn’t guarantee a crash, it ha...

Join Gary O'Toole in conversation with the planets. Explore the depths of Vedic astrology, uncovering the hidden rhythms of time through sidereal transits. Tune in for insightful discussions on celestial cycles and their influence on our lives.

A total lunar eclipse occurs on March 14 , followed by a partial solar eclipse  on March 29 , coinciding with the New Moon and the New Lunar Year . With so much already happening, you might think a couple of eclipses won’t make much difference. Wrong! Eclipses bring major shifts , though their effects aren’t always immediate. Changes may be triggered before the eclipse, months later, or in ways we...

March ushers in significant change as planets gather in Pisces, culminating in a solar eclipse during the Lunar New Year by the end of the month. This period is transformative—while many shifts will be positive, they may first require letting go of what no longer serves us. Venus retrogrades from 2 March, complicating matters despite an extended period of exaltation. In retrograde, Venus can feel...

The Moon aligns with the Sun in Aquarius, within the lunar mansion Śatabhiṣāj, which means "100 healers" or "100 demons." This duality reflects Aquarius’ complexity, embodying seemingly contradictory forces. At its core, the empty circle symbol represents a truth beyond ordinary perception. Ruled by Varuna, the god of the sea, Śatabhiṣāj is linked to secrecy, the hidden realms,...

Another month brings a Full Moon at the final degree of its sign—this time in sidereal Cancer and within the lunar mansion Āśleṣā. This phase highlights endings, resolutions, and the potential for extremes in weather and our emotional landscape. Āśleṣā, meaning "embrace," reflects Cancer’s natural tendency for attachment. Ruled by a serpent and symbolized by a coiled snake, it evokes the...

Mars, Saturn, and the Lunar Nodes rule Scorpio and Aquarius in tradition and Pluto and Uranus in modern times. These signs embody all the ‘malefics’ we wish to transcend, so we can envision a better future. The latest podcast explores these signs' inner and outer journeys, including how they can get us caught in loops of time; as we are eager to progress (Aquarius) and create utopias, we inadverte...

The month begins with a Venus-Rahu-Neptune conjunction in Pisces, setting the stage for major shake-ups in March, when Mercury, Saturn, the Sun, and Moon join them for a once-in-a-lifetime alignment. Many things come to an end, leading to new ways of being in an ever-changing world. Yet, the Venus-Rahu-Neptune conjunctions may bring delusion or a more grounded perspective. It all depends on where...

By the end of the month, the Moon aligns with the Sun in sidereal Capricorn and the lunar mansion Śravaṇa, marking the true start of the New Year. New Moons symbolize fresh beginnings. Unlike the idealistic energy of Sagittarius, a Capricorn New Moon focuses on practicality and taking action, even if it feels challenging. Mercury and Pluto shape this New Moon and the month ahead, while Mars in Gem...

I take a look at the upcoming gathering of planets in Sidereal Pisces next year, with an emphasis on the Saturn-Neptune and Saturn-Raahu conjunctions.

The Full Moon in Gemini occurs at the final degree of the sign, continuing a pattern of Full Moons at the last degree of signs until summer 2025. Full Moons mark a culmination, and when they align at the end of a sign, they emphasize closure and reaching a peak. A Gemini Full Moon is lighthearted and open, with Mercury in Sagittarius encouraging broader perspectives. This particular Full Moon invi...

A look at the main sidereal transits for the year ahead, including the Saturn-Neptune-Rahu conjunction in Pisces, the Mars-Ketu conjunction in Leo, after months of Mars meandering in Cancer, Rahu's transit in Aquarius and the continued technological revolution, and Jupiter and Venus exchanging signs before Jupiter zips through Gemini and makes it into the more hopeful Cancer.

The year begins with intense energy due to Pluto's exact opposition to Mars and Rahu's influence from Pisces. This amplifies and drains Mars' energy, potentially triggering explosive events or burying issues deeper as retrograde Mars retraces its steps. In the first two days, the Moon joins Pluto, acting as a catalyst, whether outwardly or internally. Mars retrograde in Cancer, aspected by Rahu, w...

A second New Moon in December occurs in Sagittarius, guiding us from fear toward optimism. Earlier in the month, the Moon's transit through Scorpio, alongside retrograde Mars in Cancer, may highlight insecurities and intense emotions that require processing to move forward. By month’s end, the Moon joins the Sun in Sagittarius, and Mercury progresses through Scorpio, easing our struggles and revea...

The Full Moon in sidereal Taurus, its exaltation sign, conjunct Jupiter at the midpoint of its retrograde, brings an emotional high. Following the dark Moon in Scorpio, this Full Moon is positive overall, with Mercury stationing and instilling excitement. The Venus-Mars opposition, with Mars retrograde in Cancer, the Moon’s sign, adds intensity. However, Taurus steadies the mind, offering stabilit...

Rahu (true node) enters Aquarius in May 2025, transiting here until November 2026. I look at some likely scenarios and how they may impact each sign.

I discuss Pluto's ingress into Tropical Aquarius, as it continues to transit Sidereal Capricorn, as well as the transits of Saturn and Rahu, the co-rulers of Aquarius that are making big moves in 2025.

The first of the month brings a dark, debilitated Moon in Scorpio—a time that feels especially heavy, with Mercury retrograde adding confusion. It’s easy to slip into catastrophizing. Scorpio's depth, however, offers hidden potential. At its heart lies the lunar mansion Anurādhā, symbolized by the lotus flower, which grows from mud to blossom. This mirrors how dark times or difficult emotions can...

As Mercury retrogrades back into a square to Saturn in Aquarius, the Sun joins it halfway through its retrograde, bringing with it insights into hidden motivations. Jupiter is also halfway through its retrograde opposite in Taurus, bringing further insights and clarity. Yet mid-points are not end points and we shouldn’t draw any conclusions. Everything seems to be lining up at year’s end for a dra...

The Moon opposes the Sun as it transitions out of Libra, a weak point for both, similar to the last Full Moon at the start of Aries. Kṛttikā (Moon) and Viśākhā (Sun) are unique lunar mansions, mixed in nature, being both soft and sharp. This reflects the mixed nature of the Full Moon, on the cusp of two signs. Sun entering Scorpio with a second Full Moon in Aries emphasizes the need to pursue pers...

The month begins with a New Moon in Libra, coinciding with Diwali, the Festival of Lights. This is a dark time of the year, as the Sun is weak, the Moon is new (dark), and Mars is also weak and aspecting the New Moon. Angry reactions are likely one expression adding to the dark mood. This is exacerbated by Mars’ opposition to Pluto, bringing with it power struggles, within and without. We’re likel...

This New Moon, celebrated in India as Diwali, the 'festival of lights', arrives during a period of symbolic darkness: the Sun is in its weakest sign, and the Moon is dark and will enter Scorpio on November 3, with Mars and Pluto opposing each other. This New Moon acts as a turning point, offering a chance for self-reflection in the shadowy parts of our collective and individual psyches. In Libra,...

Vedic astrologer Darinka Maja joins me for a look at queerness in the Vedic chart. We discuss the 'queer' ones: Mercury and Saturn, as well as Raahu's role in subversion.

The Moon reaches fullness as it enters the first degree of the sidereal zodiac, marking a pivotal moment. With the Sun entering its debilitated state and the Full Moon in Aries, changes in global politics are possible. Mars is about to enter Cancer, which may ignite tensions. The Moon is in the Aśvinī lunar mansion, symbolized by a swift horse, reflecting urgency and drive. This energy pushes us t...