October /November 2003
Features
Understanding the Void-of-Course Moon
by Jenni Stone
Buyer’s regret is just one of the probable consequences of making a major purchase during a void-of-course Moon. This author elucidates a subject rarely addressed in print – and advises us what to do and what not to do when the Moon is void. She teaches us how to use this in-between time to our best advantage.
Planets of the Kinks: Horoscopes of Ray and Dave Davies
by Bruce Scofield
Remember the (aptly named) Kinks? Baby Boomers and rock music enthusiasts of any age will enjoy this exploration of the charts of the two brothers who founded one of the most innovative – and Aquarian – rock bands during the "British Invasion" of the 1960s.
Why Do Lovers Break Each Other’s Hearts?
by Paul Westran
The synastry between the natal charts of two lovers may seem unchanging, but relationships come and go. Why? Paul Westran finds an answer in the synastry of progressions, which add the element of timing. In this article, he reports some of the findings from his research involving more than 700 couples. He examines progressions in the charts of several celebrity couples and even some famous love triangles.
The First House
by Dana Gerhardt
This popular author returns to TMA’s pages with a new series on the astrological houses. As always, Dana’s unique insights give us a fresh look at the 1st house – the gateway to the natal chart.
A Conversation with Lois Rodden
by Tom Bridges
In this reprint of her 1995 TMA interview, Lois talks about indicators of financial success in the birth chart, the so-called minor aspects, the status of astrology, the importance of sourcing data (big surprise!) … and much more.
Accident Prone: Hazards in the Vedic Chart
by Linda Johnsen
You think you have problems? Read about a man whose Vedic chart reveals not only his amazing propensity to be involved in car accidents but also the fundamental strength that (so far) has enabled him to walk away from all of his wrecks without a scratch.
Rapid Transits: Surviving the Daily Stress of Life
by Kim Falconer
This author shows us how to cope with stress from an astrological perspective. Using examples, she describes the varieties of stress and the equally varied ways of managing it – ending with a day in the life of a severely stressed woman who’s barely muddling through.
Planetary Currents Section
Planet Tracks:
Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton?
by Adrian Ross Duncan
The progressions of Mercury in the U.S. Sibly chart lead this author to make some startling prognostications about the 2004 presidential election.
The David Kelly Story
by Mary Plumb
David Kelly was embroiled in the controversy over the British government’s role in the Iraq War. His natal chart and transits reflect the mysteries around his death.
The Chicago Porch Collapse
by Therese Murphy
Here’s an astrological analysis of a tragic accident that killed 13 and injured dozens of young partygoers.
Uranus, Neptune, and Our Immune System
by Marcia Starck
The Traveling Astrologer: Upcoming Eclipses
by Maya del Mar
Chart Interpretation: Stelliums by House
by Donna Cunningham, MSW
Astro-Newsmaker: Arnold Schwarzenegger
by Mark McDonough
Astro-Coach: Your Questions Answered
by Nicki Michaels
Forecast Section
Where’s That Moon?
Oct/Nov Forecast Calendar
by Jeff Jawer
Astro*Carto*Graphy Maps
New and Full Moon Reports
by Stephanie Austin
• Aries Full Moon
• Scorpio New Moon
• Taurus Lunar Eclipse
• Sagittarius Solar Eclipse
Heliocentric Data & Oct/Nov Declination Graph
Jyotish Currents: Vedic Astrology Forecast
by Kenneth Johnson
TMA Departments
Artist’s Showcase
featuring Lynn Steer
Astrology News
by Gloria Star
In Memoriam: Zipporah Dobyns, 1921 — 2003
Book Reviews
compiled by Mary Plumb
Poem: The Golden Rule
by Margaret Willis
Astro-Website Reviews
by Mary Plumb
TMA Professional Directory
Humor: Adventures in House Transits (Cartoon)
by Wendell C. Perry
TMA Advertiser’s Index and Classified Ad