ASTROLOGY PHILIPPINES

By Evan Velasquez The Curious Child I had always been curious about my zodiac sign, even taking pride about how I am a Scorpio (Sun sign). I still vividly remember as a child that I would always borrow the morning newspaper just to check what’s written for Scorpios that day, as well as my parents’ zodiac signs just to ‘confirm’ if it resonates with them. Little did I know it was just the very tip of the iceberg.    My First Natal Chart Reading   When I had my first reading done, it was a time in my life where I felt directionless and anxious about what path I should take. I knew for myself that I needed change, but did not know exactly how I should go about the transformation I was looking for. It was February of 2017, when the Sun was in Aquarius, which meant that it was transiting my 9th house of beliefs, higher learning, long distance travels, and anything foreign, when I had my first ever Natal chart reading. It was done in Vedic, and at that time I thought it...

  Bongbong Marcos. Image from Wikipedia By Carlota Elauria With contribution of Derrick Jan Lim June 7, 2018   Bongbong Marcos has been in the public eye in recent times, most prominently due to the controversy surrounding his highly-disputed loss in the race for Vice President of the Philippines in the 2016 Elections. With the petition still pending in the Supreme Court, his fate currently hangs in the balance. However, another burning question looms beyond the horizon: will BBM one day sit in Malacanang Palace, under the seal of President of the Philippines? His supporters might beam in hope and anticipation at the thought, while his detractors might yell “nay!” in fear and trepidation. To answer this question, we delve into the study of his natal chart, the transiting planets, and his career history. Upon such investigation, the authors have divided the possibilities into three periods: (1) the present until 2022 via President Duterte’s term; (2) the 2022-2028 Pre...

 by Luanne Manlapaz Photo by Andrés Gómez on Unsplash In general Astrology, so much emphasis has been given to the Sun. Almost everyone in contemporary society has been introduced to Astrology by way of the Sun signs.  For decades upon decades, Sun sign Astrology has taken over in the mainstream with very little regard for the abundant, complex layers of Astrology as a whole.  Yes, our Sun signs hold a wealth of substantial information about how we live or lives. However, too much focus on it has robbed most of us of the opportunity to know our most intimate selves, the part of us that can only be found within the lush realms of the Astrological Moon.  Emotions   Astrologically, the Moon represents receptive, feminine energy, the nurturing energy of the mother. This contrasts with the masculine Sun, representing our main personality, vitality, and identity.  The Moon rules over the emotional expansiveness within each and everyone of us. It is our innate, i...

By Frederick Mallari Francisco Moreno Domagoso, known professionally as Isko Moreno and more fondly known as Yorme Isko, was born on Oct 24,1974 in Tondo, Manila.    The rags-to-riches story of Domagoso is like a fairy tale story. He was a former scavenger and pedicab driver from the slums of Tondo. Domagoso defeated former Manila Mayors - Former President Joseph Estrada and Alfredo Lim - with a landslide victory of 357,925 votes - more than the numbers of Estrada and Lim combined. Sun in Scorpio Scorpio is the sign of extremes. With Domagoso's natal Sun in Scorpio, he tends to be an extremist in everything that he does; he tends to be an all or nothing type of person. He is very passionate in every cause he believes in, and there is a strong need to be emotionally involved in these causes in order for him to feel fulfilled. Because his actions are passionately and emotionally charged, he can be ruthless in promoting these causes. This ruthlessness mak...

By Luanne Manlapaz Pasig City’s beloved mayor Vico Sotto.From Wikipedia . Truly, it is through times of strife when heroes shine. The current COVID-19 pandemic has separated the wheat from the chaff, politician-wise, and Victor María Regis Nubia Sotto, ‘Vico’, as his country now knows him, is living up to his name.  He is one of the very few who has indeed stood out as a victorious (victor) leader (regis). At 29, he is currently the youngest elected mayor in the metro. His success in the 2019 elections ended the powerful 27-year political dynasty of the Eusebios, in a David-versus-Goliath kind of showdown that was highly sensationalized by the local media.  With minimal political experience prior (he was a first-term city councilor), his contemporaries easily dismissed him as “out of his league.” As proven by recent events, his inexperience most definitely did not equate to incompetence.  One can say that his future in front of an audience is almost f...

Written by Carlota Elauria This forecast is for your Ascendant sign, which can be computed at Filipinoastrologer.com Opportunities Jupiter and Saturn transiting your 11th House for most of the year should stabilize your workload and stress. They can also bring new friendships into your life but also issues with existing ones. Exploring your networks and your opportunities on the internet could provide positive results. The Solar Eclipse of Dec. 26, 2019 and  June 21 this year both aspect you favorably, so you are set to have a relatively peaceful year. The Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter in Aquarius in your 12th House may cause you years of isolation or withdrawal, but also immense potential for creativity and spiritual growth. Challenges The second half of the year may bring rough seas for your ship due to Neptune, your modern ruler, retrograding from June 23 to Nov. 29. Thankfully, however, you close the year off with much-needed rest and relief. Sa...

Written Carlota Elauria This forecast is for your Ascendant sign, which can be computed at Filipinoastrologer.com Opportunities You start off relatively strong as your modern ruling planet, Uranus, goes direct from Jan. 11 to Aug. 15, providing you freedom and opportunities for friendship and networking. The emphasis on Capricorn/Saturn energy at the beginning of the year should also give a push to your career, though subtle and hidden in the 12th House. Saturn and Jupiter transiting your 12th House for most of the year may give you escapist tendencies and moments of isolation, though you are likely to find this restful and spiritually rejuvenating. Watching movies and shows, reading books, listening to music, and appreciating art can help you nourish your soul. Saturn's short entry into your 1st House from March 22 to July 2 will give you the first dose of the real world but also a renewed personal strength. The Great Conjunction occurring on December 22 will be in yo...