River Plumb: Astrologer and Life Coach

12/21/2025

Re-birthing the Light
Happy Sun Day!

Today, we celebrate the birth of light with the Sun’s ingress into the sign of Capricorn. Astrology is the symbolic study of light. The ancients viewed the Sun as the giver of light, with light representing perception, life force, and divine intellect.

Thanks to the Sun, all planets in our solar system, along with the Moon receive and reflect this light. Light reveals and makes things apparent. Therefore the Sun, along with light, have always been associated with divination and seeing the past, present, and future clearly.

Due to the Sun’s consistent movement through the Zodiac from our vantage point, Demetra George points out in her book Ancient Astrology Volume One, “the Sun orders the seasons of the year.“

The meaning of the zodiac signs is derived from our visceral experience of the seasons along with the symbolism that surrounds the sign. Capricorn marks the start of Winter, a time of hunkering down and strategically rationing our resources to make it through the cold and fallow months of this harsh season.
But we also have a way to combat the doom and gloom of the approaching winter that we humans have been practicing for millenia. If our ancestors were blessed with a good harvest and put in the effort to prepare for the winter, then they could celebrate. This tradition is still true today.

Since the Sun is still weak, we must provide the warmth and light which is why many cultures have celebrations around this time of year that involve candles, colored lights, and stoking fires to accompany the festivities. This is a form of sympathy magic, In its most rudimentary form, sympathy magic can be thought of as magic based on imitation. These artificial sources of light represent this solar light that is lacking, but growing stronger every day. This replication of light is a remedy to dank the cold, wetness of winter.

Today, take time out to bask in the budding sunlight. Light a candle or turn on colored lights in honor of the Sun. Perhaps find ways to generate heat by moving your body to some stimulating music or go for a walk and take in the light and shadows with your eyes. This little bit of sympathy magic can help keep you warm in the coming months.

Happy Solstice!!

11/01/2023

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07/17/2023

River's Weekly Astro Forecast 7/17 - 7/23

Your Weekly Astrology Forecast for 7/17 - 7/23/23

07/06/2023

Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Ta**us

Thursday 7/6

Uranus has been a key player over the last couple weeks. As the planet associated with abrupt changes, disruptions, and even accidents when in a tough aspect to another planet, the energy can be volatile. Luckily, this is a friendly aspect between Mercury and Uranus. This may be experienced as breakthroughs in problem solving. Divergent thinking may be just what you need to solve that problem that seemed to have no visible solution. Allow yourself to think outside the box. You will not find the answers in the rubble heap that you have been digging through.

Ask the universe to reveal the necessary solution to you. Since this aspect involves Mercury, take some time to journal your thoughts. Let your words pour out without censorship, and you just might find the answer you have been looking for.

07/03/2023

River's Weekly Astro Forecast - 7/3/23
This week we are coming down from a full Moon in Capricorn, along with a couple Mercury contacts sure to shake things up. Start looking at your long term plans and what temporary indulgences are delaying your progress. This week's Mercury/Uranus sextile can bring great breakthroughs in problem solving. We end the week with a tricky but quite beautiful Mercury/Neptune trine to help us soften our rational minds and swim in the cooling waters of our imagination.

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06/26/2023

How have you experienced today’s Mars square to Uranus? These two dynamic planets can be tumultuous when brought together by hard aspect or they can be the swift kick in the behind to get moving in a new direction. Depending on where they fall in your natal chart, some may be more affected than others. Let me know if you are experiencing any big breakthroughs or breakdowns. No judgment. Either way, I believe this planetary placement to be a catalyst for necessary change.

06/22/2023

Happy Solstice!

As the Sun moves into the tropical zodiac sign of Cancer, reflect on all that you have accomplished since Winter. It’s easy to forget how far we have come. Progress is not linear. Often times life feels like two steps forward, one step back.

In a two dimensional model, this looks like moving forward and backwards on a line. However, life is like a checkered dance floor. We move two steps in one way and take a step back on the diagonal. I believe life is not about moving forward, but rather covering more ground. Our job is not to reach a destination, but to experience the entire game board.

Next time you feel discouraged by where you are on your life journey, remember this and keep on dancing!

06/14/2023

Your Daily Astrological Forecast

Wednesday 6/14/23

Today, the Moon is busy making contact with Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mars. The Moon has traditionally been associated with communication and connection. As the swiftest moving body in the sky, she is the messenger between the symbolic affairs of the planets and life on earth.

You might feel pushed and pulled by the complex demands of multiple areas of your life today. Do your best to not get overwhelmed by your bloated to-do list. Divvy up your tasks in order of importance. What is demanding your immediate attention? What can you put on the back burner? And what items on your to-do list can be let go of completely?

Keep your attention on what is in front of you, and remember to not make more promises than you can keep. Don’t add more to your plate before you have finished what is already there or before you have decided to scrap the current obligations into the compost bin. Find out what is meaningful to you and let go of the rest.

Go forth and be well,

River

06/13/2023

Your Daily Astrological Forecast

Tuesday 6/13/23

Today, the Moon moves from fiery Aries and into lush, earthy Ta**us. This is a grounding force after the push and drive of the ram. Ta**us, the bull, symbolizes slow, steady strength. Yesterday, you lit the match. Today, cultivate that spark by bringing it into your physical body. Use your sensual intelligence to know where to go next. Don’t push or rush. Sense what is best in this moment. Take a gentle tread along the path towards your goal. Stop and smell the roses along the way. Beauty is experienced in the body as inspiration. Stay in connection to your senses and allow the gentle pull of sustainable pleasure inspire you to stay the course.

Go forth and be well,

River

06/12/2023

Your Daily Astrological Forecast

Monday 6/12/23

Today is SPICY! We have the Moon trining Mars in the fiery signs of Aries and Leo. We can use this energy by initiating action we have been holding off on. If you have been immobilized by the cold chill of fear, literally and metaphorically rub your hands together to create some heat and friction, and then get to work on whatever it is that you have been putting off. You may have felt like you were not ready to start working on your goal. Or perhaps you were waiting for motivation to strike before you jump in. By initiating action on the projects you are fearful of working on, the spark generated by getting started has the potential to catch fire and fuel motivation in the future. Take action TODAY! Start small and build momentum organically by tending the fire by further consistent action in the coming weeks.

Go forth and be well,

River

06/06/2023

Your Daily Astrological Forecast

Tuesday 6/6/23

Today, the Moon is firmly in Capricorn, turning our attention to the tangible. The fluid quality of the Moon doesn’t always like the rigidity of cold, dry Capricorn. Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn. Saturnian themes of solitude, limitation, and constriction are imposed onto the Moon which symbolizes our mood. We might experience lower energy today, and maybe even a bit more melancholy than usual. Take time to be alone. Organization is a good use of this energy. By taking time out to restructure, we can use this energy to ground ourselves and get clearer view on our feelings and emotions.

05/31/2023

Your Daily Astrological Forecast

Wednesday 5/31/23

Today, the Moon in Libra makes a square to Venus in Cancer. This is a lovely aspect between two planets in each other’s signs. In astrology, we call this mutual reception. There is a generosity between the wants and needs of each planet. This mutual understanding creates more ease and functionality between the Moon and Venus. Both the Moon in Libra and Venus in Cancer seek emotional connection and harmony in partnership. Spend time with those you love today. Keep things light and peaceful, enjoying the time spent together. If there is a rift between you and someone you love, this transit might be the perfect celestial environment for reconciliation.

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