Author: Joseph Crane

Lunar Nodes and Bendings: The Moon’s Planets

Many of us astrologers have been confused and frustrated when trying to understand and use the Lunar Nodes for clients. Unless we have a sense of how they fit into astrology’s broad landscape, and what their purposes are, they can be difficult to apply confidently. A variety of theories about the Nodes have existed over time, with some of them being more ideological than practical. For those of us who have been uncertain about the Lunar Nodes, this essay may help provide context, loosen preconceptions, fill in some missing information, and show how they can be used with greater confidence.

Read More

The Lunar Nodes: A Fresh Look

Today’s astrologers use the lunar nodes so prominently that their importance is taken almost as an article of faith. This presentation briefly examines the nature of the lunar nodes… How were they derived in the distant past?...

Read More

Varieties of Experience, Astrologically Rendered

These profiles range from the political to literary to rock idols of Joseph’s youth.  Some profiles reflect the issues and concerns of the time in which they were written, others illustrate some admired people, a few about those who are more notorious. (You the reader may decide which is which.)

Read More