Author Archive: Nikki

Hi. My name is Nikki and I am an astrologer currently working in Melbourne, Australia. On my astrology blog I share what I know to bring you closer to understanding how astrology can be of help to you.

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2018 FAA International Astrology Conference

2018 FAA International Astrology Conference

As I write this post, the next biennial FAA astrology conference is just over ten months away. It will be held in Melbourne, Australia, rated the world’s most liveable city in 2016 by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), for the sixth year in a row! Melbourne is well known for its coffee, restaurants, night-life, love […]

By March 7, 2017 Read More →
Supermoon Total Solar Eclipse March 9, 2016

Supermoon Total Solar Eclipse March 9, 2016

The first eclipse for the year (not visible in Melbourne and exact at 12:55pm AEDT) will pass over parts of Indonesia and spend most of its time crossing the Pacific Ocean. FYI, a supermoon is a new or full moon closely coinciding with perigee – the moon’s closest point to Earth. There will be 6 supermoons this […]

By March 3, 2016 Read More →
Will Trump Be President?

Will Trump Be President?

There’s so much talk lately, no less than from Donald Trump himself, about the possibility of him becoming the next President of the US. Most people, especially those of us not in the US, are watching the side show with both amusement and disbelief. “Only in America” can be heard over and over. He has […]

By February 29, 2016 Read More →
December Solstice 2015

December Solstice 2015

We have finally arrived at the solstice, when the Sun is at its fullest potential in the southern hemisphere. It actually stands still for 3 days, amplifying its energy, and then the light begins to wane as each day thereafter becomes shorter. While gift giving and being with family are important, the chart of the […]

By December 23, 2015 Read More →
Melbourne Cup 2015

Melbourne Cup 2015

Well it’s that time of year again, when the nation stops for a horse race – the Melbourne Cup. In fact, the 2nd Tuesday in November is honoured with a holiday, but only in Melbourne. For the rest of the state it’s just another work day. But come 3 o’clock, TVs across Australia are tuned […]

By November 2, 2015 Read More →
Saturn Stations Direct

Saturn Stations Direct

Since 15th June, Saturn has revisited Scorpio, and from 2nd August Saturn will slowly move forward to eventually re-enter Sagittarius on 18th September. Almost immediately as Saturn stations, all the inner planets, from the Sun to Jupiter, line up to confront Saturn. First aspect is a square from Jupiter on 3rd August — an increase […]

By July 28, 2015 Read More →
Relationship Astrology: Compatibility

Relationship Astrology: Compatibility

One of the questions I am most often asked about astrology is “My star sign is ………  Am I compatible with ………? This question may seem simple but the answer is quite complex. Your star sign, or Sun sign, is only one component of your horoscope. Yes it’s important but there are other planets and […]

By October 6, 2014 Read More →
A Tetrad of Lunar Eclipses

A Tetrad of Lunar Eclipses

Yesterday EarthSky.org posted an article on the upcoming set of four total lunar eclipses that will be visible in the US. A total lunar eclipse occurs when, with the Sun, Earth and Moon in alignment, the Moon moves through the Earth’s shadow. A lunar eclipse highlights two points in the chart – the positions of […]

By March 29, 2014 Read More →
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

As I write this post, the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continues. The flight departed from Kuala Lumpur March 8 at 00:41 local time and was scheduled to land in Beijing at 06:30 local time. The aircraft was carrying 12 crew and 227 passengers. When the last contact was made 2 hours after […]

By March 24, 2014 Read More →
Planet Shifts March 2014

Planet Shifts March 2014

So many shifts and changes are on our doorstep… (AEDT) Mercury stations direct 1st March at 18°09′ Aquarius New Moon 1st March at 10°39′ Pisces Mars stations retrograde 2nd March at 27°31 Libra Saturn stations retrograde 3rd March at 23°19′ Scorpio Venus at 27°31 Capricorn squares Mars March 3rd Venus enter Aquarius 6th March Jupiter […]

By February 28, 2014 Read More →
November 2013

November 2013

November is a busy month, and possibly overwhelming… It starts off with a Solar Eclipse at 12° Scorpio on 3rd November, which is sextile to Mars and Pluto and trine Chiron. Click here for my post on this eclipse. Then on 7th November Jupiter goes retrograde at 21° Cancer. It will move back to 11° […]

By November 7, 2013 Read More →
Solar Eclipse 3 November 2013

Solar Eclipse 3 November 2013

In just a few hours from now we have a solar eclipse at 12° Scorpio. If you have planets between 7° – 17° Scorpio, or in Taurus, Leo, or Aquarius between 9° – 15°, then you will be affected. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon obscures the Sun blocking its light. Eclipses occur in […]

By November 3, 2013 Read More →