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The Full Moon in Virgo: Inanna Enthroned
What images come to mind when you think about astrology? Chances are, the images of classic star charts are etched in your mind with their graceful, athletic figures like marble statues dotted with stars. So many of those stars and constellations were named (or renamed) by the Greeks, and these are the versions we’re familiar with. Modern astrology is heavily Hellenistic, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find more ancient roots…
Pisces Season began on February 18th. It’s the last sign of the zodiac, a season of transition and acceptance before the renewal of the Spring Equinox. The constellation itself is seen as two fish, tied by a cord at the tail: it’s a sprawling, v-shaped cluster of stars, much dimmer than those that surround it, almost hidden beneath the vibrant body of Pegasus above. Our skies are full of heroes and legends — so how did two fish on a line find themselves installed in the heavens, let alone the symbol of a season of depth?
According to the Greek tradition, Pisces memorializes a daring escape during the Battle of Olympus when Typhon, the Beast of a Hundred Eyes and Arms, stole into the home of his godly brothers. While Zeus rained thunder on the intruder, Aphrodite and Eros dove from the mountain into the sea below, transforming themselves into fish to swim for safety. But when it comes to constellations, most figures we…
