“The lion is drowning,” Naveed texted me upon seeing Natasha’s drawing of a lion and a water-pouring girl. Knowing my friend to be quite a lion himself, the joke struck a chord with me. “Or the girl is about to be eaten!” I replied. The drawing illustrates the predicament of opposition – opposite signs having […]
Emergence Day
Yesterday was my birthday, a.k.a. emergence day, so I picked a cute “Chick” drawing Natasha did for our book. In the chapter in question we discuss the Hanged Man, the card with rich and controversial interpretations from Haman of Purim story (see Stav Appel’s site), to Judas, to Jesus himself. We know that this is […]
Roundup of Astrological Houses
Everyone knows their birth sign, the sign of their partners, children and dogs. But do you know your houses? Knowing a sun sign is great because, if you give the symbol the depth and breadth it deserves, there is nothing you do that doesn’t in some way reflect it. But adding the rising sign and […]
Why Astrology
I haven’t been asked “why software engineering?” nearly as often as “why astrology?” My guess is that many individuals view astrology as a fool’s errand at best and a deceit at worst. I posted this on FB years ago: Astrology, if used in beneficial manners, can be very empowering. I love astrology because: It helps me […]
Nikola Stojanovic
Header photo by Astrolada One of my favorite astrologers Nikola Stojanovic died in April, 2021. I use his degree theory and some observations from his book in all my readings. He may have appeared arrogant to some, but he was a gentle soul who went the extra mile to help people. He was one of […]
