The Christmas Star burns brightly over Bethlehem as the Magi visit the Lord. From a 13th century painting by Giotto di Bondone.

Take heart, and joy — the Star of Bethlehem is risen today. It is the Christmas Star, and it shines for all in the Spirit of Good Will towards

The Adoration of the Magi, from a 14th century painting by Hans Baldung.

Do you remember that in the Biblical story, the three wise men found the Lord Jesus by following a star? These wise men, many historians believe, hailed from Persia and were priests of the Zoroastrian sect, schooled (among… Continue reading

A renaissance painting of Chiron with his famous arrows, by italian artist, Donato Creti. Donato here depicts (sells) the romantic allure of Chiron.

Some people think of Politicians as nothing more than slick Salespeople… but truely, we all are in sales, and as any good Centaur knows, the smallest word we utter, or

Do you manage your emotions, or do they control you? This can be a key concern in relationships. It’s important to honor your emotions, and not try to bury them — there is even such a thing as “emotional intelligence” (see books by the same name) that can help you in trusting your feelings. At the same time, emotional outbursts — at work or at… Continue reading

Aion, God of Eternity, appears in a Zodiac sphere before Mother Earth in this floor mosaic from a Roman villa, circa 200 CE.

What is the purpose of Astrology? To study the patterns in the Stars and contemplate how they influence those of us on earth. So, using the centuries of… Continue reading

Jupiter photo shot from NASA’s “Cassini” space probe.

This is a Virgo-Moon weekend. This serves to organize our thoughts and allows us to speak clearly about important things — now is the right time for communication. We are also in the Sagittarius time of the Zodiac… Continue reading