December 2005/January 2006
Features
Monkey Man
by Armand Diaz
The potential for tension between traditional and modern thought is visible in the U.S. chart, and an analysis of the chart of Charles Darwin (an Aquarian born the same day as Abraham Lincoln) betrays him as an unlikely radical. This author believes that fundamentalists who rail against evolution are really radicals as well.
The Dawn of a New Universe
by Richard Tarnas
This excerpt from the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Western Mind evokes the drama of the world-changing Copernican revolution. Are we on the cusp of another such transition of consciousness? The author describes the contributions of astrology in an addendum written exclusively for readers of TMA.
Cosmos and Psyche: An Interview with Richard Tarnas
by Ray Grasse
In this wide-ranging conversation, Richard Tarnas explains how he got into astrology, the role of astrology in his critically acclaimed first book, and how his newest work, Cosmos and Psyche, can serve as a bridge to the larger, non-astrological community. He also discusses the historical significance of outer-planet transits and what he envisions for astrology's future.
Pluto into Capricorn, Part One
by Edward Gillam
When Pluto changes signs, the whole world slowly shifts into a different gear. In the first part of this two-part article, the author explores the effects of Pluto in Capricorn on nations new and old.
The Twelfth House
by Dana Gerhardt
The 12th house is this writer's favorite. It is the repository of good and bad karma, the collective unconscious, intuition, compassion, saviors and martyrs, prisons (often of our own making), the world of spirit, and - just generally - "things you cannot see."
The Vedic Aquarius
by Linda Johnsen
What do the Great Flood, the nectar of immortality, and the battle at the end of the world have in common? They're all associated with the Vedic mythology behind the multifaceted sign of Aquarius. See the Water Bearer in a new light.
Aquarius the Water Bearer
by Deborah Houlding
Aquarius is the sign of eccentrics, inventors, and counterculture heroes. The Aquarian spirit looks beyond self-centered interests to act for the good of the whole. Famous Aquarians profiled here are Germaine Greer, Abraham Lincoln, and Oprah Winfrey.
Article Particle: My Pluto Journey through Sagittarius
by Diane Yankelevitz
Let's travel with this author as Pluto transits her stellium in Sagittarius - in the 12th house, no less! Her experiences show us the benefits of conscious cooperation with the Pluto "steamroller"
Planetary Currents Section
PLANET TRACKS:
Winds of Change
by Tem Tarriktar
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita left more than massive destruction in their wake. They exposed the growing energy crisis and a loss of confidence in government. December's Full Moon may bring a deeper awakening.
Newsmaker Chart: Ammachi
by Pat Taglilatelo
The Hazards of Auto-Forecasting
by Donna Cunningham
Jupiter Enters Scorpio
by Marcia Starck
2006: A Karmic Year for the United States
by Maya del Mar
Forecast Section
Where's That Moon?
Dec/Jan Forecast Calendar
by Jeff Jawer
New and Full Moon Reports
by Stephanie Austin
• Sagittarius New Moon
• Gemini Full Moon
• Capricorn New Moon
• Cancer Full Moon
• Aquarius New Moon
Astro*Carto*Graphy Maps
Dec/Jan Declination Graph
TMA Departments
Artist's Showcase
featuring Ingrid Sundberg
Publisher's Letter and Announcements
Letters to the Editor
Poem: Wild Moon
by Willi Boepple
Book Reviews
compiledby Mary Plumb
Astrology News
by Gloria Star
Ask ASTRO-COACH
by Nicki Michaels
TMA Professional Directory
Classified Ads
Cartoons
by Tim Brown
Cartoons of Dignity
by Ed and Bon Rose Fine
Humor: RetNoGrade
Mercury Direct
The Professional Astrologer by Lara Owen
by Lara Owen
The Faces of Astrology's Future
by Demetra George
New Horoscopes from the Middle East
by Bill Meridian
Katrina and the Sun-Neptune Conjunction
by Christopher Kevill