Altair Publications

01/09/2026

This volume is a collection of articles, essays, notes and posts in response to the most often asked questions and issues the author encountered in his career as an astrologer and consultant beginning in the 1970s to the present as of this printing.This text is a blending of science, metaphysics,...

01/09/2026

01/08/2026

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01/07/2026

C. S. Lewis

“One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts.”

C. S. Lewis was a British writer who valued moral clarity and intellectual honesty. He believed cowardice often disguises itself as comfort. This quote confronts deliberate ignorance. Closing one’s eyes feels safer than facing consequence. Yet denial carries its own moral cost. Lewis insisted that truth demands courage before belief. His words challenge quiet complicity.

Born: 29 November 1898, Belfast, Ireland
Died: 22 November 1963, Oxford, England
Occupation: Writer, scholar
Notable work: The Abolition of Man

01/05/2026

January 2026 Astrology Overview

Written by Faculty student, Zlatina Dimova

January opens as a threshold month, where intention rapidly seeks expression through action. As illusions dissolve, the focus turns toward mature decision-making, ethical responsibility, and psychological honesty. Throughout the month, themes of power, attraction and transformation unfold on both personal and collective levels.

With only Jupiter and Uranus retrograde, growth initially turns inward. This is a time of internal recalibration before outward expansion, inviting reflection on how we use will, authority and desire.

The month begins under a Mercurial fog, as Mercury’s square to Neptune blurs the boundary between belief and reality. As Mercury moves into Capricorn on 1 January, clarity begins to return, helping translate intuition into structure, plans and achievable goals.

Chiron’s direct station in Aries on 2 January reactivates questions of identity, courage and self-assertion. Healing begins through the willingness to act despite vulnerability and fear.

The Full Moon in Cancer on 3 January illuminates emotional memory, family dynamics and unmet needs, revealing tensions between emotional safety and responsibility. As Venus and Mars unite later in the month, desire and assertion intensify, calling for conscious engagement with passion, anger and motivation.

The New Moon in Capricorn on 18 January marks a powerful moment for setting long-term intentions grounded in discipline and realism. Supportive links to Uranus and Saturn–Neptune encourage innovation guided by intuition, helping ambition align with deeper meaning.

January culminates with significant shifts as Neptune moves into Aries on 26 January, initiating a generational movement from passive idealism toward embodied vision and courageous faith.

This is a month that asks for conscious beginnings.

Read the full January 2026 Astrology Overview on our website…

https://astrology.org.uk/astrology-weather-for-january-2026/

01/05/2026

“Somewhere out there, beneath the pale moonlight, someone's thinking of me and loving me tonight."
Linda Ronstadt

Paul Evans - The Winter Wolf Moon, 2026.

01/02/2026

"Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

What does this quote reveal about the nature of personal growth and self-discovery, and how can individuals cultivate a mindset that allows them to fully absorb and learn from the experiences that shape their lives?

This quote suggests that life is not a series of predetermined events, but rather a dynamic process of learning and growth. Emerson implies that understanding and wisdom can only be achieved by actively engaging with and living through life's experiences. By embracing this perspective, individuals can shift from a passive, reactive approach to life, and instead, cultivate a more intentional and reflective mindset. This allows them to absorb and integrate the lessons and insights that arise from their experiences, ultimately fostering deeper understanding and personal growth.

Art by Andy Kehoe

12/31/2025

A cedar tree doesn't have any desire to be a pine or a cypress or even a bird.
It's a wonderful manifestation of the cosmos just as it is.
You are the manifestation of the cosmos.
You are wonderful just like that.

- Thích Nhất Hạnh (1926-2022)

[Image: Divin Sortilège (2020) acrylic painting on canvas by contemporary French painter Loetitia Pillault.]

Poetry, Tea and Me

12/30/2025

"In Every Walk with Nature One Receives Far More than He Seeks." ~ John Muir

What is the relationship between the human experience of nature and the cultivation of inner wisdom?

This quote touches upon the idea that nature has a profound impact on our inner lives, fostering a sense of awe, wonder, and introspection. By immersing ourselves in nature, we receive more than we seek, allowing for a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. The quote suggests that nature has the power to quiet the mind, expand our perspectives, and guide us towards a more authentic and meaningful existence. It invites us to slow down, observe, and listen to the wisdom that nature offers, allowing us to tap into our inner reservoir of wisdom.

Art by Misket Peker