Astrology, explained simply
Short guides on how to read the sky and your chart.
New Moon in Scorpio, November 2026: How to Set an Intention and What to Skip
When the November 2026 new moon in Scorpio falls, why it lands during Mercury and Venus retrograde, and how to write an honest intention in five minutes, in plain words.
Eclipses: What They Are, Dates for 2026–2028 and How to Stay Calm
A simple explanation of why solar and lunar eclipses happen, exact eclipse dates for 2026, 2027 and 2028, what astrological tradition says about them, the skeptical view and how to look at the Sun safely.
Venus Retrograde: Dates for 2026–2031 and How to Stay Calm
Venus retrograde explained simply: why the planet seems to go backward, exact dates for 2026, 2028, 2029 and 2031, what tradition says about love and how to use the time.
Mercury Retrograde: 2026 and 2027 Dates and How to Cope
A simple explanation of Mercury retrograde, why the planet seems to "go backward", exact retrograde dates for 2026 and 2027, what tradition advises and how to stay calm.
"The sky through November 2026: two retrogrades, the October 26 full moon and a Scorpio new moon"
What the planets are doing from October 24 to the end of November 2026: retrograde Mercury and Venus, a full moon in Taurus, a new moon in Scorpio and the key dates, in plain words.
Solar Return: A Chart for the Year, Birthday to Birthday
What a solar return is, how it is built, why the place where you spend your birthday matters, and how to read it.
Void-of-Course Moon: What It Is and How to Treat It
The void-of-course Moon explained in plain words: how it is determined, how long it lasts and what astrological tradition advises during this time.
Transits in Plain Words: How Today's Sky Connects to Your Chart
What transits are, how to read the aspects of current planets to your natal chart, and why orb and duration matter.
What Is a Natal Chart and How Can a Beginner Read It
A simple explanation of the natal chart: what it is made of, what the planets, signs, houses and aspects mean, and where to start reading.