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Apr 5, 2019
23 min

New Moon of Aries 2019 - Reigniting the Spark of Desire

I know I've been saying this a lot over the last two weeks, but I need to say it just one more time: HAPPY NEW YEAR! When the sun enters Aries most contemporary astrologers consider it to be the official astrological new year, but in Kabbalistic Astrology it is the New Moon of Aries that fully brings in and manifests the energy of renewal in the cosmos. This month in the Kabbalistic Calendar is a fascinating one. In the Torah, it is called Chodesh Ha Aviv, or Father of Mon

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New Moon of Pisces 2 - Unconditional Joy

Joshua Robbins

Mar 7, 2019
20 min

New Moon of Pisces 2 - Unconditional Joy

Alright guys, here we are! The full energy of the month of Pisces. How did you do based on last month's work? Were you able to realign yourself with your spiritual essence? Did you make time for spiritual meditation, prayer, and connection? If so, kudos to you! If not, don't worry. This second month of Pisces, which happens to contain the full impact of Pisces energy will give us an even greater opportunity. If you think back to what we talked about in my last article

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New Moon of Capricorn 2018 - Entering into a New Reality (con traducción en español)

Joshua Robbins

Dec 8, 2018
19 min

New Moon of Capricorn 2018 - Entering into a New Reality (con traducción en español)

With the holidays upon us, the month of Capricorn always brings up a sense of urgency. Whether it be rushing to buy gifts, travel to see family, or tie up loose ends in your business, this month always seems to add an extra dose of pressure to get things done. One of the greatest things about this month is its capacity to bring us closer to our potential. Capricorn and its ruling planet Saturn are both concerned with our potential and the responsibility we have to live up

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The New Moon of Sagittarius 2018 - Our Duty to See the Bigger Picture (con traducción en español)

Joshua Robbins

Nov 9, 2018
21 min

The New Moon of Sagittarius 2018 - Our Duty to See the Bigger Picture (con traducción en español)

"Dear God, please make me a bird, so I can fly far...far, far away from here." - Jenny Curran, Forest Gump Forest Gump is one of my favorite movies of all time, and if you remember the scene with the quote above, you'll remember it was Jenny's prayer that she said with Forest in the corn field as she ran to hide from her abusive father. It's a powerful and provocative moment. As she says the prayer, the camera pans out, and a flock of doves takes flight into the air. The s

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New Moon of Scorpio 2018 - Capturing the Spark in the Darkness (con traducción en español)

Joshua Robbins

Oct 9, 2018
12 min

New Moon of Scorpio 2018 - Capturing the Spark in the Darkness (con traducción en español)

As many of you know, my boyfriend is a Scorpio, and he has always said to me, "people only remember the bad about Scorpios, and they're all afraid of us." To be honest, I think it's true that people typically only remember the negative things of Scorpio: hidden, secretive, vengeful, and manipulative. But like I said last year, the scorpion aspect of the sign is only the lowest level. Since the sign is that of transformation, Scorpios evolve from scorpion, to eagle, to dove

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New Moon of Virgo 2018 - What's Best for Our Soul (con traducción en español)

Joshua Robbins

Aug 12, 2018
14 min

New Moon of Virgo 2018 - What's Best for Our Soul (con traducción en español)

I have a fondness for the sign of Virgo. One that goes incredibly deep into the core of my soul. In many stages of my life, I went through some intensly dark moments. It was in those moments that the Virgos of my life came froward to help me see the Light. They lifted me up and cared for me when I did not have the ability to care for myself. I owe a tremendous debt to these kind people, one that I may never be able to repay. In my early 20's I battled substance abuse. I

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New Moon of Leo 2018 - Accessing our Creator Nature (con traducción en español)

Joshua Robbins

Jul 13, 2018
14 min

New Moon of Leo 2018 - Accessing our Creator Nature (con traducción en español)

Here we are, once again, at the fiery, demonstrative, and open hearted month of Leo. As I sit here at my desk writing this, I can't help but consider the ways in which those with strong Leo qualities in their charts have lead me to where I am today. Truthfully, were it not for my close friend Hana, who passed away some years ago, I would not be here writing this article. She was a tremendously loving, warm, and kind woman, who inspired me and believed in me. We would stud

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New Moon of Cancer 2018 - Releasing the Past (con traducción en Español)

Joshua Robbins

Jun 13, 2018
13 min

New Moon of Cancer 2018 - Releasing the Past (con traducción en Español)

Here we are, diving into the watery, emotional, and cozy energy of the month of cancer. Over the many years I have spent studying and practicing both Kabbalah and astrology, I hear a lot of people say how much they dislike the month of cancer because they feel it is such a difficult month. And, truth be told, it never really is one of the easiest times, but the first half of the month is one of my most favorite two weeks of the year. The reason being is that the moon is bu

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Joshua Robbins

May 29, 2018
7 min

Uranus in Taurus 2018 - Bend or Break

One of the most anticipated astrological events that is happening in 2018 has officially started. For the first time in seven years, Uranus has moved signs. He has exited Aries and entered Taurus. It is the first time in 84 years since he has visited the sign of the bull, which makes this ingress even more monumental. What makes it so special is that more than any other signification Uranus possesses, change is the most direct way in which we feel the energy of this plane

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New Moon of Gemini 2018 - Hitting the Cosmic Jackpot

Joshua Robbins

May 15, 2018
5 min

New Moon of Gemini 2018 - Hitting the Cosmic Jackpot

Here we are folks! The month of Gemini has arrived, and I...am...ready! The amount of cosmic weather that we have been having over the last few months has been intense. Between the planets in Capricorn and the planets in Aries, we have been in constant hurry up and wait mode. Every time we wanted to move an inch, the universe said, "hang on just a second there..." If your experience was anything like mine, you're probably just as tired and worn out as I am. The good news i

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New Moon of Taurus 2018 - Tapping our Inner Value

Joshua Robbins

Apr 16, 2018
7 min

New Moon of Taurus 2018 - Tapping our Inner Value

For anybody who knows me, it may come as no surprise that the month of Taurus is my favorite time of year. Maybe it's my Libran, Venusian, Southern way of taking it easy at times. Or it could be my love of nature, good food, or my need to take things at a steady pace. But if you ask me, Taurus has been one of the most necessary and crucial months for me in my spiritual process. Before I pour my heart out, though, let's understand our Taurean friends a little more. Taurus

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New Moon of Aries 2018 - The Spark of Authenticity

Joshua Robbins

Mar 16, 2018
7 min

New Moon of Aries 2018 - The Spark of Authenticity

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! WOOHOO!! That's right! Aries kicks off the astrological new year, and with it, a whole new influx of excitement, initiative, energy, and passion. For me, Aries people have always been such a fun and dynamic group. They're always ready to pick up and get the party started. They are the first to the front of the line and first to take action. Fiery and feisty folks, Aries are here to learn what it means to live authentically and fearlessly. Their biggest s

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New Moon of Pisces 2018 - The True Light of Happiness

Joshua Robbins

Feb 14, 2018
5 min

New Moon of Pisces 2018 - The True Light of Happiness

Here we are. Exactly one year ago, I posted my very first Astral Article on and about the New Moon of Pisces. It is a very interesting feeling looking back at all that has happened and all that I have accomplished in this short time, a very fitting sentiment for this gushy and squishy water new moon. I have been pondering the chart of this lunar cycle for a few days, and as I sit here in my bedroom writing this to you, I can't help but consider my closest Piscean friends a

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Neptune in Pisces - Spiritually Elevated or Utterly Delusional?

Joshua Robbins

Feb 9, 2018
6 min

Neptune in Pisces - Spiritually Elevated or Utterly Delusional?

Over the last several years Neptune has been traversing its home sign of Pisces. Neptune is a bit of a conundrum as a planetary influence. Just like Uranus and Pluto, Neptune cannot be seen by the naked eye. You need the assistance of a very powerful telescope to see it. This gives us a hint to how Neptune projects its influence onto our world. It is considered a generational planet, because it takes such a long time to move through the zodiac, so you will find many peop

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New Moon of Aquarius 2018 - Loving Like the Trees

Joshua Robbins

Jan 16, 2018
5 min

New Moon of Aquarius 2018 - Loving Like the Trees

Here we are the New Moon of Aquarius! This is an exciting time where we are able to push forward all of the initiative we took in Capricorn. Aquarius, contrary to popular belief, is an air sign. That's right! The sign is the water bearer, not water itself. When we examine the constellation, we see a man pouring out water from a vase. The man represents the individual, and the water represents the energy of truth and spiritual elevation. Aquarians are naturally connect

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Saturn in Capricorn - The Essence of True Responsibility

Joshua Robbins

Jan 10, 2018
6 min

Saturn in Capricorn - The Essence of True Responsibility

As of December 19th, Saturn entered his home sign of Capricorn where he will remain until the end of 2020. I was a little unsure of the feeling of this transit so I held off writing about it until I felt I had a firm grasp on what the stern planet of responsibility wanted to teach us. Over the last several weeks, we have seen some powerful manifestations of this transit. Saturn is the planet of responsibility, austerity, tests, restrictions, fear, isolation, and all things

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New Moon of Capricorn 2017 - Climbing the Mountain Together

Joshua Robbins

Dec 17, 2017
5 min

New Moon of Capricorn 2017 - Climbing the Mountain Together

As the shining light of Sagittarius comes to close, we are now ready to dim the lights and enter the chilly winter month of Capricorn. This sign is always marked by the Winter Solstice that initiates the winter season in the northern hemisphere. Days are at their shortest. Nights are at their longest, and winter weather is well upon us. Capricorn is the sign of determination, ambition, and goals. These are people who are constantly working towards climbing the mountain o

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New Moon of Sagittarius 2017 - Sharpening our Spiritual Senses

Joshua Robbins

Nov 20, 2017
5 min

New Moon of Sagittarius 2017 - Sharpening our Spiritual Senses

I don't usually like to play favorites, but one thing I do really, really like in astrology is the sign of Sagittarius. That's probably because it's my rising as well as the home sign of several other planets in my chart. I truly enjoy the lightness and buoyancy of this vibrant slice of the zodiac. People born under this sign are a lot of fun as well! They have a sunny, happy-go-lucky attitude that makes them hard not to love. Sagittarians in general are exploratory and p

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Sun, Moon, and Ascendant - Three Keys to Unlocking Your Personality

Joshua Robbins

Nov 7, 2017
3 min

Sun, Moon, and Ascendant - Three Keys to Unlocking Your Personality

Whenever an astrologer looks at a natal chart for the first time, there are three main points we go to first: the Sun sign, the Moon sign, and the Ascendant, or Rising sign. These three crucial placements can tell us a tremendous amount of information about our vitality, emotional world, and approach to life. I like to compare these three placements to a house. The ascendant is like the front door. The sun is like the living room, and the moon is like the bedroom. Each o

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New Moon of Scorpio 2017 - Achieving Internal Revolution

Joshua Robbins

Oct 18, 2017
5 min

New Moon of Scorpio 2017 - Achieving Internal Revolution

This sign gets a really bad rap. My boyfriend is a Scorpio, and he always says how he can never find anything good written about his sign. And I have to admit; he's right. Scorpios do have a very dark side. They can be vengeful, overbearing, obsessive, possessive, fearful, and dangerous when wronged. When most people think of Scorpio they think of all these negative attributes, but there's actually a fair reason for that. Scorpio is a sign of extremes. There is no midd

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