Infinity Astrological Magazine
Astrodienst has had a cooperation with Infinity Astrological Magazine from 2016 to 2020. The young and growing astro magazine has a wide selection of articles and authors. It combines the work of long-standing astrologers with new ideas from a young generation of astrologers.
IAM is associated with most relevant schools, journals and people in the astrological field. Among them are Victor Olliver, Frank C. Clifford, Sharon Knight, Wendy Stacey, Jadranka Coic, Mandi Lockley. Special members are Melanie Reinhart, Roy Gillett and Athan J. Zervas (astrologer and Art&Design associate for the magazine).
January 2020
I thought about writing this article on many different topics within the astrological field, but what came out was the urge to share a little about my experience having multiple transits, especially the challenging Pluto transits to my personal planets and what has been learnt, a mix of confirming the information provided in some of the classic astrological text books, with what has personally been useful to me in order to survive a time of multiple inner deaths and turmoil.
November 2019
When embarking on the task of learning planetary correspondences with the plant realm, primers abound. Often these lists will assign a plant to a single planet, or suggest a secondary planetary influence. When compared side by side, the practitioner will begin to notice discrepancies emerging across various sources. Certain plants succumb to controversy, and fixing the plant to a singular planetary influence becomes confusing. How is one to know which historical, traditional assignment is correct?
October 2019
One of the much-ballyhooed recent events in popular culture in the past year or so has been the appearance of legendary Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney, on the TV show, “Carpool Karaoke” with host, James Corden, of The Late Late Show. At last count, accordingly to an online report, the program has had over 14 million views on YouTube, as it features a trip down memory lane in Liverpool for the rock star, and a surprise five-song set by his band in a local pub at the end of the segment.
September 2019
This article is entitled Mystique: The Charts of Sphinxes. And today we shall take a close look at the people past and present who astonish us with their public image yet withhold from us…some personal essence. We may call these people ‘inscrutable’, ‘enigmatic’, ‘secretive’, ‘veiled’ and ‘unpredictable’, but what they all do is tantalise – wittingly or otherwise (usually otherwise – they just can’t help themselves). We are awed by their spectacle yet intrigued by what they don’t disclose.
August 2019
The following are indications of at least the potential for a romantic relationship, partnership, long-term commitment or marriage. Some of these may be indications of business partnerships, or simply attractions. For a significant union of anything to occur, the charts of both parties should have a number of factors activated. Those factors include Sun/Moon aspects, Venus/Mars aspects, and aspects involved with the ruler of the 7th and/or 5th houses, or with the natal Ascendant.
July 2019
Ecstatic dance is one of the most ancient, universal, and cross-cultural pathways to wholeness. It has been an important archetypal motive as well, one that plays important role in world mythology. Being closer to the feminine pole rather than masculine and allowing to reach mystical states of consciousness by the non-rational means, dance can rightfully be described as a Dionysian activity.
June 2019
Many entered Hades’ underworld, but almost nobody managed to get out. Hades, Persephone, Hermes and Hecate are the only beings who could go in and out of the underworld. Hecate is one of the first goddesses, she is a pre-Olympic goddess who was created by Gaea and Uranus, long before other beings were created. She represented a magic living in the nature. Hecate is known as a sorceress.
May 2019
If one was to seek a defintion of Nirvana, it is likely you would find something along the lines of the following: "A transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, release from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. A state of perfect happiness; an ideal or idyllic place." This description also relates to Astrological Neptune.
April 2019
The Saturn return is a well-known astrological phenomenon, probably the next most commonly recognized astrological term after Sun signs and Mercury retrograde. It takes place approximately every 29.5 years, and lasts roughly 2–3 years, depending on whether it retrogrades back and forth between signs during that time. It tends to be a critical turning point in everyone’s life, in some way or another.
March 2019
If you entered some project with the symbolism of 13° Pisces, it can hardly last in time. UK started its journey to EU in 1973 from 13° Pisces, the degree of Mercury’s fall, and it also leaves EU from 13° Pisces. Here, changes of previously agreed things are possible, for any agreement, any signature fails in time...
When I began to study the principles of Electional Astrology with Jim Shawvan, in California, the question that came to my mind was: Is it really possible to change the outcome of an event by choosing what time we start the action? According to him the answer was, yes! Choosing the appropriate time period is much like increasing the chances of savoring a good fruit by harvesting it at the right time.
February 2019
At a birthday party last year, a ‘young’ friend of mine bemoaned turning 59 because it was so close to the even worse age of 60. “It’s now or never” she sighed... I was secretly glad she was turning 59 and now in her Second Saturn Return because these major transits have a way of pushing us out of the nest of comfortableness and almost force us into beginning something NEW.
January 2019
The division of the zodiac by sign, element, mode and polarity are the basic building blocks of astrological principle but polarity is usually skimmed over in comparison to the others. However it has much to give the new student grappling to comprehend the bewildering wealth of information used in horoscope interpretation.
December 2018
We are a rare community, us astrologers. We share a complete language system—the astrological language. And we all love finding new friends who speak our astrological language. There are dialects of our language, too. Sometimes these dialects are SO distinct it may seem like we don’t share a language at all. You can see these big dialectical differences when you compare modern western astrology to Vedic astrology, Chinese astrology, or even when Hellenistic astrology is compared to Evolutionary astrology.
November 2018
Feeling restless, dissatisfied, antsy, looking for a new goal, ready for a new adventure? If so, it could be that you are beginning an 11/12 year phase which kicked off the last time Jupiter was in Sagittarius from November 2006 to December 2007. If you are around 23/4 years old, or 35/6, or 47/8, or 59/60, or 71/2, or 83/4 – it's you I am talking about.
Oktober 2018
From October 6 to November 16 Venus will retrograde from detriment at 10º Scorpio to dignity at 25º Libra. Those of us with natal placements forming major aspects to these degrees will most likely be challenged to consciously confront or express, and possibly transform our deepest desires and longings. For those of us that embrace transformation and healing, this will be a time of welcome reflection revealing where we are immature in matters of relationship and core values, allowing us to midwife a greater sense of inner maturity by the end of the transit.
September 2018
Before I launch right in, I want to share a little bit of my “now”. If you get a feel for me, you might recognize a version of it in you. It’s fun to connect this way – discovering ourselves through each other. I love astrology! I love this language that speaks to me at levels I didn’t even know existed. Sharing it brings me joy every day and I’m lucky to be a resident astrologer at a company that is passionate about sharing wisdom and being real.
August 2018
The sign of Aries begins the twelve-fold cycle of the signs of the zodiac, representing the flaming forth of the individual sense of “I”, the pure flame of Being, before it becomes embedded in family, relationships, or career. It is the power of pure Yang, the masculine principle of ‘going forth’, fertilising, inspiring, initiating, bringing confidence and optimism. Chiron in Aries points us inward, towards this sacred fire which warms, heals and enlightens.
July 2018
We are used to consider Mars mainly in a negative way, specially those of us who practice traditional astrology. He is associated with war, pestilence, epidemics and accidents. Nevertheless, in nature nothing is just “bad”. Everything that exists has its dimension of Hades and Paradise, of condemnation and redemption.
June 2018
If you've ever taken an interest in self-help books or films, especially of the more spiritual variety, you'll have heard about the importance of following your heart, being true to your heart and living your truth. There's no doubt that having a sense of purpose unique and authentic is crucial, but what does following/living from your heart really mean? Fortunately, astrology offers some clues.
May 2018
In order to develop our interpretive and forecasting skills and test our hypotheses, we astrologers must have accurate horoscopes with which to work – it is our primary consideration before we begin research. We learn much of our astrology from historical examples, celebrity case studies and the charts of family and friends.
April 2018
I would like to introduce you to the Centaur Chiron, according to Modern Western Astrology. As an example, I’ve chosen Steve Jobs, a modern “myth” with all his contradictions: many details of his life are connected to the Centaur. Known for his “reality distortion field”, Steve seemed able to control the minds of others. He was a visionary leader and kept a strong capacity for wonder up to the very end.
March 2018
It is well-known that Ascendant-Descendent axis (or 1-7 axis) represent the axis of partnership in one’s horoscope. But, there is another, maybe even more important axis through which relationships may be analyzed. It is the axis of lunar nodes, in which the real partnership lives.
February 2018
I decided to talk about the theme of Chiron because the symbol of the “wounded healer” has led me to profound thoughts regarding the human condition in general. It has also brought me to wonder why “destiny”, through different kinds of paths, has led me, in the end, to take care professionally of fragile and “different” people, of those who are often considered “outsiders” by the masses.
January 2018
Bitcoin is the most well-known cryptocurrency and digital payment system that was created on January 3, 2009 at 18:15:05 GMT. It was introduced just a few months after the collapse of the global banking sector. We don't know where and by whom it was created. It is anonymous like the buyers and sellers. London is assumed as the location Bitcoin was first mined. It is debatable, but major activation of the natal and progressed angles during important events validate London city.
December 2017
The title of this article is both rather intense as well as containing a powerful pair of synonyms. The intensity comes from the fact that no matter what kind of contact we have with "The Lord of Hades," be it a transiting trine or stationary conjunction, the effects of Pluto are just that—intense! Pluto may be billions of miles away and rather tiny as planets go, but Pluto is mighty in his effects and should never ever be underestimated by the astrology student.
November 2017
The race for Presidency has already started, although there is about a year before the elections… There are still speculations about candidates from two leading parties, democratic and republican… The new resident of the White House will be the one who wins the majority on November 8, 2016, when the elections are scheduled to be held, but also the one who has 22° Gemini somehow activated!
October 2017
If the U.S. ever had to have a Prince, that would be John F. Kennedy Jr. He came to this world possessing all the fortunate social indicators that can promise an enviable and privileged life, and yet his life was a modern version of a Greek tragedy. It was during the first days of July when the documentary I AM JFK Jr got my attention. I had to do his chart and surprise! Transiting Mars was on the exact degree as his natal Mars! What a synchronicity?
September 2017
Through astrology, fundamental truths about life, nature and the cosmos are presented to us. We categorize astrology as an occult art. A direct translation of the word “occult” is “hidden,” and we take that as if it means knowledge that needs to be unearthed, exhumed from a deep, dark, concealed place. In my experience, this is rarely the case. The greater truths are always right before us, all around us, hiding, as it were, in plain sight.
August 2017
My passion is my allotment and astrology of course, so let me take you through to look at some of herbs or vegetables that I grow or they grow by themselves. Zodiacal garden, yes all gardens are rich source of astrological significators and can help us have a healthier life, even if we do not do anything else but digging, sowing and growing our own food, it is enough.
July 2017
Our companion the Moon has a wonderful, little-known but highly visible cycle which anyone can watch unfold over the next several years. I speak of the “Standstill Cycle of the Moon,” a pattern of lunar visibility which dramatically affects where Luna rises and sets, bringing highly unusual event locations when it reaches its extremes. The last occurrence was in 2006. The next event, called a Major Standstill, arrives in 2025.
June 2017
I have selected this medical topic because my life partner of 23 years has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The astrological signature for prostate cancer frequently involves Pluto and Venus. This is not the case with Bill. Saturn seems to be the astrological issue. I always look at the astrological aspects 1-2 years before the diagnosis.
May 2017
Dr. Ruth Drown was the most unique woman in developing radionics to heal people. She developed and refined a means of diagnosis, treatment, and visual representation on photographic plate of any cross section of disease organisms, tissue or organs of her choosing. Her chart reveals why: With Virgo rising (the sign of healing) and five planets in air signs and six in mutable signs, Ruth had a considerable amount of finesse, insight, understanding, intuition, and reserve.
April 2017
Cast out of Olympus, Neptune became ruler of the mysterious, fathomless oceans, 95% of which remains unexplored to this day (it's said that more people have been to the Moon than have descended to the deepest part of the ocean). Even traversing the surface of the oceans is to relinquish control to forces bigger than ourselves as Neptune rules storms and shipwrecks and also hurricanes
March 2017
It has been a while now that I have incorporated profections in my predictive sessions. I find them to be the quick shortcut to the essence of the basic themes that are to unfold in my clients' life. It is fascinating how accurate this method can be and I think that every modern astrologer should make room for this traditional technique in their kit of predictive tools.
November 2016
I made a recent significant discovery. Of personal significance, that is. I am not Gemini-Gemini or Gemini-Taurus, Gemini-Cancer or even Gemini-Pisces. My Sun is still in Gemini but rising sign is now Aquarius. Oh wow. At last! I can embrace my inner weirdo; the weirdo I've always been and will be to the day I die; or so I suppose.
IAM - Infinity Astrological Magazine is a bimonthly online
magazine, founded in 2015. IAM is for professionals astrologers,
students of astrology and for all astrology lovers.
Serbian astrologer Smiljana Gavrančić is the founding editor and owner
of IAM. She specialises in exploring significant degrees in Mundane
Astrology and her writings have appeared in ISAR's International Astrologer,
in the Astrological Journal and in The Mountain Astrologer blog.
As of November 2016, all issues of IAM have become part of the
Alexandria iBase Project (www.alexandriaibase.org), a digital astrological database.
IAM is associated with most relevant schools, journals and people in the
astrological field.
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Current Planets
7-Aug-2023, 12:37 UT/GMT | |||||
| Sun | 14 | 46'12" | 16n24 | ||
| Moon | 3 | 30'32" | 13n09 | ||
| Mercury | 12 | 0' 0" | 5n56 | ||
| Venus | 24 | 1'22"r | 7n04 | ||
| Mars | 17 | 18'31" | 5n48 | ||
| Jupiter | 14 | 18'53" | 14n57 | ||
| Saturn | 5 | 17' 9"r | 11s12 | ||
| Uranus | 22 | 52'54" | 18n11 | ||
| Neptune | 27 | 19'22"r | 2s13 | ||
| Pluto | 28 | 44'35"r | 23s04 | ||
| TrueNode | 27 | 55'20" | 10n44 | ||
| Chiron | 19 | 52' 0"r | 9n12 | ||
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