Dawn Bodrogi

Just recently, I’ve hit a large patch of chart comparisons with similar themes; this happens when you specialize in synastry. Though all relationships are unique, certain styles of relationship will appear in clusters in practice, giving the astrologer a unique perspective on what’s going on. The Uranus/Pluto square—that has been hanging in the air for what seems like … [Read more...] about Saturn as Relationship Glue and the Capacity to Grow Up

The positioning of the Moon in composite charts brings us to the essence of composites. Mostly, the Moon is thought of as representing our emotions and attachments. It describes how we are best fed, nurtured, and supported; what we find comfortable; and what makes us feel secure. The trouble is, the composite chart is supposed to be a chart of the relationship itself: the third … [Read more...] about Shadows, Echoes, and Light: The Moon in Composite Charts

Astrology is a seductive art. It lures us in with its mystery. Each chart is a great metaphysical and psychological puzzle that whispers into our ear: if only we’re clever enough, practiced enough, wise enough, we will come to a place of absolute understanding, of universal meaning. We will be invited into the sacred space, the holy of holies, where we will be one with the … [Read more...] about The Composite Ascendant and the Role of the Chart Ruler

We’ve distorted the meaning of the word "essential" in popular language to mean something that is absolutely necessary. In truth, the meaning is the opposite—if something is essential or "of the essence" it is something that can never be taken away or distorted. It has nothing to do with need. I think of the world "essence" when I deal with the Sun in all forms of … [Read more...] about Getting There: The Function of the Sun in Composite Charts

Sometimes I think that astrology is one giant game of telephone that stretches from the past to the present. We think we hear what’s being said, but the messages get garbled along the way, until we no longer know what the meaning is. Sometimes what is being said is no longer relevant. Sometimes we lose important bits of information along the way. These days, the internet has a … [Read more...] about Five Common Misconceptions in Synastry