All, Astrology, Eclipses, Mundane Astrology
My name is Mel Priestley and I’m an astrologer and writer based in Alberta, Canada. I specialize in astrology about the bigger picture: the planetary cycles and their relationship to current and historical events. I provide astrological context for the current moment, grounding you with the knowledge of why things are like this and where they are going from here. I provide a calm space amidst all the chaos and noise of news headlines, exploring the cosmic shifts behind major events and how that backdrop may affect you personally.
This is a place where you’ll learn about traditional astrology techniques and interpretations, and how to apply them on both a macro and personal scale. While I delve into geopolitical (also called “mundane”) astrology quite a lot, I also practice natal astrology. What’s the point of studying all these huge astrological and historical cycles, if not to provide insight and meaning to our own individual lives? Studying macro events and large-scale planetary cycles provides a solid foundation for my personal astrological forecasts, horoscopes and consultations.
I love helping people learn about their natal chart and how it connects all the dots of their life — relationships, career, family, money, your greatest strengths, your biggest challenges, what happened in the past and what’s coming up in the future. By becoming more conscious and aware of the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle!) patterns flowing through your life and the lives of those around you, you can build a richer, more meaningful and empowered life. It’s deeply reassuring to discover how your natal chart reveals the beautiful ordering of the cosmos at the moment you came into the light, and the best ways you can work in relation with the heavenly spheres.
Learn about the Planets in Astrology
Articles in this series explore the meaning of the planets in astrology, on both an individual natal level and a collective geopolitical level.
This series is a work in progress and new entries will be added as they are completed.
Learn about Mundane/Geopolitical Astrology
Mundane astrology is the astrology of nations, cities and other groups of people, focusing on world events and politics. It is also known as geopolitical or judicial astrology.
The Basics of Mundane Astrology
Mundane astrology is the oldest form of astrology, dating back over 4000 years to ancient Mesopotamia. It focuses on large groups of people organized into nations, states and cities, and is used to forecast world events.
The Meaning of the Planets in Mundane Astrology
The planets and their aspects are the most important part of mundane astrology. This article provides primer on the meanings of the planets in mundane astrology.
The Meaning of the Houses in Mundane Astrology
The houses in mundane astrology describe the topics and areas of life that are activated by planetary transits and aspects. This article provides a primer on the meanings of the houses in mundane astrology.
The Meaning of the Signs in Mundane Astrology
In mundane astrology, the signs describe the general field in which the planets and houses are expressed. This article provides a primer on how to interpret the modality, element and polarity of signs in mundane astrology.
Top Posts
Exploring Canuck Astrology: Reading Canada’s Natal Chart
Canadians think we’re polite and reserved, despite being a headstrong Aries rising nation, because of Neptune on the Ascendant.
How to Use Twelfth-Parts (Dwads) in Astrology
Twelfth-parts are a way of sub-dividing each zodiac sign to give additional nuance and meaning to the degree positions of angles and planets in an astrology chart.
Discover Your Planetary Time Lord with Annual Profections
This traditional timing technique is a simple and effective way to get a quick snapshot of the areas of life that are going to be more prominent for you this year.