Astrological Articles
Field notes on transits, archetypes, and how to read a chart without getting lost.
Why the Natal Chart Works
A natal chart maps ten celestial bodies at the exact minute and place of your birth, producing a more accurate picture than a Sun sign alone.
natal-chart · birth-chart · astrology · sun-moon-ascendant · big-three
Blue Moon, May 31, 2026: What It Is and What It Actually Means
The second full moon of May peaks today at 9°55' Sagittarius. A plain breakdown of what a Blue Moon actually is, the planetary picture behind this one, and what the next two weeks are good for.
Blue Moon · full moon · Sagittarius transits · May 2026 lunar cycle · Gemini season · Mars · Saturn · Jupiter
Why Do Planets Go Retrograde?
Planets don't actually reverse direction. Retrograde is an optical illusion caused by orbital speed differences, and understanding the science makes the astrology click.
retrograde · astrology basics · planets · Mercury · Venus · Mars · Saturn
Western vs Vedic Astrology: What's the Difference?
Two systems, two zodiacs, and a 24-degree gap that explains why your sign might differ between them. A plain-English breakdown of tropical vs sidereal astrology.
astrology basics · Vedic astrology · Western astrology · Jyotish · zodiac · sidereal · tropical