A Shamanic Investigation of Venus and Mars

A Shamanic Investigation of Venus and Mars

Below you will find 2 PDFs of a double article originally published in The Mountain Astrologer in 1997 reflecting key principles of the synodic cycles of Venus and Mars from the perspective of Shamanic Astrology. Shamanic Investigation of Venus – Original...

The 12 Gods of the Masculine (Mars)

by Daniel Giamario Within the Shamanic Astrology paradigm, Mars symbolizes the Masculine principle in both men and women, and Venus symbolizes the Feminine. We can all pretty much agree that the gender roles that we grew up with in our culture, are useless especially...

Creating Wholeness and Health through the Sacred Marriage

by Daniel Giamario Most everyone in contemporary culture is wired to look outside themselves for completion, wholeness, and happiness. There is a longing to find the magical “other”, the soulmate, the twin flame, the beloved. This is not a criticism of this longing,...

Mars in Libra

by Daniel Giamario Some initial thoughts With the imminent Mars/Sun opposition on April 8, 2014, heralding the beginning of a new synodic cycle of Mars, it’s time to consider the implications. Mars entered Libra on December 7, 2013, and remains in Libra until July 25,...

Overview of Mars Synodic Return Cycle Part Two

by Daniel Giamario Part One is HERE The Theory Many astrologers run charts for the Mars Return, either for themselves or their clients. Commonly used, this is a chart of the exact time that transiting Mars returns to its original natal position, and occurs around...

The Full-Spectrum New Mars Cycle 2014-2016

PART ONE by Daniel Giamario The New Mars Cycle of Libra to Begin April 8th, 2014 On the evening of April 8th, Mars will rise in the East, just as the Sun sets. Technically, this is called the Acronychal Rise similar to when the Full Moon rises in the East as the Sun...