Using astrology, you can determine many things about your life and what you’re predisposed to, health being one of them. Understanding your natal chart, a snapshot of the planets and certain points when you’re born, can help you to better understand what you may need to focus more on and hopefully, improve your quality of life.

With diabetes, the two most important planets in your chart to look at are Venus and the Moon. Venus rules the kidneys, and the Moon rules the pancreas, hence their importance for a diabetic.

“As above, so below”, is the wording of the famous hermetic maxim from “Tabula Smaragdina.” Although often and lightly cited by the many who, more or less seriously, occupy themselves with astrology and other related disciplines, the sentence is rarely subjected to a serious  interpretation of its crucial meaning.

The eclipse degree of 19º24’ Cancer is of significance in a number of mundane maps. In my view, significance of the eclipse as indicative of major change or of important events in the political entity concerned, is to some extent a function of the role that this degree plays in the relevant map. If one of the luminaries is present at this degree, this would be more noteworthy than Pluto, all other things being equal. But it is one of the perennial frustrations of studying astrology that all other things are never equal.

The lunar eclipse on June 26 and the powerful cardinal cross configuration brings to light issues around power, corruption and the neglect of our most basic human values. We now have the opportunity to balance corporation with community and to bridge the gap between the material and the spiritual.

The tension and excitement is building for this summer's planetary line up with Saturn, Uranus and Pluto. The current alignments are encouraging us to to break free from limiting situations that are holding us back and to nurture our unique gifts and talents. Where do you need to make a change, let something go and what unique gifts and talents do you have to offer? Utilize the current technological advancements to live a better quality of life with more freedom, and time to nurture ourselves.