Green Astrology

June 14, 2008

This is the eighth in a series of articles on Green Astrology, originally published in NCGR Enews, June 14, 2008.

This week Pluto retrogrades back into Sagittarius until November, so it’s time to wrap up our Green Astrology series.

Over the past few months, we’ve looked at the green movement through the lens of astrology. We’ve also looked at a few strategies for creating a greener lifestyle — the three R’s of ecology “Reduce-reuse-recycle,” lunar gardening, green travel, using new media technologies and building intentional communities.

But, it’s impossible to talk about living green without eventually getting around to a fundamental...

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May 31, 2008

This is the seventh in a series of articles on Green Astrology, originally published in NCGR Enews, May 31, 2008.

It’s Mercury Retrograde time again!

As Mercury dances backwards through the sign of Gemini, I find myself staring at piles of computer cords, memory sticks and software disks on my desk. My old laptop computer gave up the ghost six weeks ago. I’ve been reinstalling software and copying my backup files onto my new machine since it arrived.

The rapid pace of technological change can be daunting; every week it seems like there’s something new to learn. But technology understood and used well can make our lives so much easier, and greener!

Reduce...

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May 3, 2008

This is the sixth in a series of articles on Green Astrology, originally published in NCGR Enews, May 3, 2008.

With UAC, the world’s largest astrology conference, just a few weeks away, I’m already thinking about packing (this week in Denver it’s 75°F/45°F, or 23°C/7°C) and finalizing other travel arrangements.  But just because we’re going to be away from home, doesn’t mean we still can’t be green!

Wherever we travel, our impact on the environment is often called our “carbon footprint.”  The current scientific consensus is that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions are a major cause of global warming.   In our modern...

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April 5, 2008

This is the fifth in a series of articles on Green Astrology, originally published in NCGR Enews, April 5, 2008.

A few weeks ago, I was sitting around a campfire stargazing with a group of astrologers at our first-annual Texas Astrologers Retreat. The conversation meandered into politics, but despite a colorful diversity of red-and-blue opinions, the group’s camaraderie and good-humor endured.

Since then, I’ve found myself pondering one of my favorite subjects: what does it take to transform a group of individuals into a community? What creates a bond between people that is more than the sum of its parts?

According to Wikipedia, the word “community”...

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March 22, 2008

This is the fourth in a series of articles on Green Astrology, originally published in NCGR Enews, March 22, 2008.

Here in Austin spring sprung several weeks ago. Trees burst with new leaves and wildflowers bloom under the cloudless blue Texas sky. Struck with spring fever myself, I’m taking a break from my garage cleaning project to work in the garden.

The Green movement, along with rising oil and food prices, and a desire for locally grown, organic food are combining to create a renaissance of interest in home gardening. Eco-victory gardens are popping...

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