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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Whitney Houston – dead at 48

Whitney Houston – dead at 48

Very sad news indeed. Another Diva has left us well before her time. [Click on the image for a larger view of Whitney Houston’s chart – click outside the image to close] Whitney Houston’s birth details are: 9 August 1963, Newark, New Jersey +4hrs Both her Ascendant (self) and Midheaven (career) are ruled by Jupiter, […]

By February 13, 2012 1 Comments Read More →
Kerri-Anne under Uranus’ Spell

Kerri-Anne under Uranus’ Spell

Kerri-Anne Kennerley has lashed out at her former employer, Channel 9, likening it to the ill-fated Italian cruise ship the Costa Concordia. According to her, it too has veered off course and hit the rocks – – – Channel 9 is said to be millions in debt and struggling to cope. For 9 years, Kerri-Anne […]

By February 13, 2012 2 Comments Read More →
Christmas and Astrology

Christmas and Astrology

We now associate Christmas with Christianity but what are the origins of Christmas and how is it related to astrology? As we approach Christmas Day, despite the commercial frenzy, the anticipation of something significant grows. As early as 221CE and definitely by 354CE the birth of Jesus was connected to December 25. The earliest written […]

By December 17, 2011 2 Comments Read More →
Mars aligns with Pluto and Jupiter

Mars aligns with Pluto and Jupiter

October 2011 to April 2012 Now that Mars is in Virgo it is moving into strategic alliance with Pluto and Jupiter – a Grand Trine. Mars aligns with Pluto and Jupiter. This is a dynamic setup where inspiration and drive abounds. This aspect lasts from October 2011 to April 2012. If you have a project […]

By November 14, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Pluto has Another Moon

Pluto has Another Moon

Using the Hubble Space Telescope astronomers have discovered that Pluto has another moon. There is a fourth moon orbiting Pluto. Temporarily designated P4, it is a tiny satellite being around 13-34km in diameter. By comparison, Pluto’s largest moon Charon is 1,043 km across. The new moon is located between the orbits of Nix and Hydra, […]

By July 21, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Solar Partial Eclipse – 1 July 2011

Solar Partial Eclipse – 1 July 2011

A rare and ‘beautiful’ thing occurred on Friday 1 July 2011 – the start of a new Saros series of eclipses: 13 New South (Jansky) or Saros Series 156 (van den Bergh). This new series will run for over 1200 years and end in 3237. It begins on Friday near the South Pole and winds […]

By July 4, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Rare Alignment of Venus-Mercury-Jupiter (& Mars)

Rare Alignment of Venus-Mercury-Jupiter (& Mars)

During May, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter and Mars will dance with each other, clearly visible (for some) in the morning skies. This Friday May 13 they will form a tight triangle with Mars blinking dimly to the lower left as the image shows. Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter are in Aries while Mars is in Taurus. Later […]

By May 12, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
Moon Phases – the Lunation Cycle

Moon Phases – the Lunation Cycle

The Sun and Moon are the two luminaries in our natal chart. While the Sun radiates its own light and energy the Moon reflects the light and energy of the Sun. The golden Sun is yang and active, creates our daylight and gives life to the solar system, whereas the Moon and her changing silvery […]

By April 28, 2011 0 Comments Read More →
William and Kate’s Royal Wedding

William and Kate’s Royal Wedding

We are about to witness a Royal wedding, and somewhat of a fairytale, between a Prince and a commoner. What’s that? You say you didn’t get an invitation. Well don’t despair – the ceremony will be telecast across the globe. In many ways the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton fulfils a promise made […]

By April 23, 2011 3 Comments Read More →
Nodal Ingress – 3 March 12pm UT

Nodal Ingress – 3 March 12pm UT

Well change is afoot, as if you didn’t notice. There is so much action on a global scale that it’s hard to know where to focus first. And it promises to get even more intense as the Nodes change sign. This is something they do every 18 months. Thursday 3 March at 12pm UT the […]

By March 4, 2011 1 Comments Read More →
Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand

Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred at 12:51pm NZST. Its epicentre was 10km SW of Christchurch at a depth of 5km The force of this earthquake has created far more damage than the one they had in September and this time they have also had multiple fatalities. Their landmark Cathedral has lost its spire and many […]

By February 22, 2011 1 Comments Read More →
Australia Day 2011

Australia Day 2011

Botany Bay 26 January 1788 5.23am The rowboat reaches the shore and hoists the flag as the Aquarian Sun rises on the eastern horizon… Australia 26 January 2011 8:32am People wake to the peace that descends on a Nation having a day off… Take a moment to stop and think. This was the day England […]

By January 26, 2011 0 Comments Read More →