Orion is rising again in our Northern Hemisphere as late fall leads into early winter. Currently, Orion is speaking loudly to me as it rises in the east as night begins. So I am listening. Orion is known as the Hunter, the Warrior, the Deer, to name of few of its cultural incarnations. It is perhaps the most striking of all the constellations due to its concise star alignments, easily recognized — the Belt, the Sword, the Stance. Orion’s energy is one of cutting-to-the-chase, invincibility, herculean strength, taking a stance and fighting on behalf of what you believe to be true. These are good qualities to develop and amplify in this time of unprecedented shift, Orion advises and blares from its nightly perch.

Friends, many of you who are astute political thinkers, passionate astrology students, good-hearted souls, here’s a short piece to share some insights about our current astrological weather as it pertains to our mighty American election. I specifically want to alert you to the influence of the current Mars retrograde cycle, its meaning, timing of transits and how it relates to our current turmoil.

All signal, no noise. Are you familiar with this phrase? It’s a precise, direct way to describe the choice we are each facing at this time. Are you consumed and distracted by the cacophony — the noise — of these confusing times? Or do you seek to listen to your inner wisdom, express the clarity of your inner light — your signal — and perhaps be a beacon to others? Are you choosing to live as the signal or the noise?