Unlike other angels, Cassiel is depicted as detached from worldly affairs, more inclined to watch events unfold without interference. Medieval angelologists named Cassiel the Archangel of Saturn. These angel-scribes knew Cassiel by many names -- including Kaziel, Cafziel, Quaphziel, Qaspiel. The...

Hanael, the angel of joy, pleasure, beauty and nature, is the perfect fit for the Archangel of Venus. Meaning “Joy of God” or “Grace of God,” the name Hanael likely stems from the Hebrew words hana'ah plus the suffix  –el. Other spellings of the name have included Haniel, Anael and Aniel. In art...

'Tis the season of the Goatfish, an impossible half-goat, half-fish creature. Actually it's a weird metaphor for the human condition: we're always striving to climb upward, but must learn to coax our watery emotions to cooperate if we want to get anywhere. Capricorn lessons teach grit,  determina...

Welcome to Capricorn Season. Each year from Dec. 21 through Jan. 19, the Sun travels through the Zodiac sign of the Goat-fish. Discover the hidden history of Capricorn, and how you can navigate its energy with grit and determination. What makes this year's Capricorn season unique? Find out more ...

In the world of the ancients, there are no tame angels. Of course this is especially true of the Archangel of Mars, who is sometimes called Camael (Chamuel) and sometimes Samael. In modern astrology, Mars is called the action or energy principle. But traditional interpretations of Mars go deeper...

Welcome to Sagittarius Season. Each year from Nov. 22 through Dec. 20, the Sun travels through the Zodiac sign of the Archer. Discover the hidden history of Sagittarius, and how you can navigate its energy with hope and wisdom. Find out more about the energy of the 2023 Sagittarius Horoscope. W...

The Archangel Gabriel may be best known in the Western world as the angel of the annunciation, the one who brought the news to the Virgin Mary that she was to bear the Christ Child. As an Angel of messages associated with motherhood, childbirth, and the Virgin Mary, it is no surprise most authors...

To indigenous cultures across the globe, the world was alive with Living Spirit. Everything had an animating force – places, objects, plants, animals, people and even ideas. It was the shaman’s role to connect the tribe to the spirit realms, and thus maintain a healthy relationship between world...

About Lunar Mansion 28 The Arabic name for Lunar Mansion 28 is Al Batn al Hut, which means "the belly of the fish." In the Tropical Zodiac Lunar Mansion 28 extends from 17°08’34″ Pisces to 0° Aries. I nicknamed this mansion The Fish. When the Moon is here, it's an auspicious time to gather rich...

About Lunar Mansion 27 The Arabic name for Lunar Mansion 27 is Al Fargh al Thani, which means "the second water spout" (of the water bearer's amphora). In the Tropical Zodiac, Lunar Mansion 27 extends from 4°17’09″ Pisces to 17°08’34″ Pisces. I nicknamed this mansion The Water Wheel. When the M...