Author: Toby Aldren

The Progressed Moon

Join us for an engaging introduction to the Progressed Moon and the insight it can offer into personal growth and life changes. We will explore how the Progressed Moon moves through the zodiac signs, reflecting our shifting emotional undercurrents, and through the houses of the chart, suggesting areas of life that currently draw our attention. We will also look at the Progressed Lunation Phase, a larger cycle that reflects periods of new beginnings, growth, fulfillment, and transition. Whether you are new to astrology or looking to deepen your understanding, this presentation will provide practical tools for recognizing the changing rhythms and phases of life.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre
5604 Trail Ave
Sechelt, BC
Suggested donation: $10

The Nodal Axis

The Nodal Axis, also known as The Lunar Nodes or The Moon’s Nodes, is one of the most insightful tools for understanding personal growth and life direction.

The Nodal Axis consists of the North Node and the South Node, two points that sit opposite each other in the birth chart. Though not physical bodies, they carry deep symbolic meaning. The South Node represents what is familiar — our natural tendencies, learned behaviours, and comfort zones. It reflects patterns we often fall back on with ease, but which can sometimes keep us stuck.

Across from it, the North Node points toward growth. It represents the qualities, experiences, and directions that challenge us to evolve. This energy can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable, yet it is where meaningful development and fulfillment are found.

In this talk, we’ll explore how the Nodal Axis shows up in the birth chart through signs and houses, revealing key life themes and patterns. We’ll discuss what it means when a planet aspects the Nodal Axis, especially by conjunction or square. We’ll also touch on the continued movement of the nodes and how their cycles mark key times of growth in a person’s life.

Whether you’re new to astrology or deepening your knowledge, the Nodal Axis offers a powerful lens for understanding where you’ve been… and where you’re meant to grow.

Saturday, April 18, 2026
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre
5604 Trail Ave
Sechelt, BC
Suggested donation: $10

The Harmonious Nature of Trines and Sextiles

From a previous session about squares and oppositions in the natal chart, we learned how two planets can seem to have their own agenda and want things done their own way. This often creates tension within the chart and can result in the person feeling as if they have two conflicting needs within their own character.

In contrast, this month we’ll have a look at the aspects in which planets have an easy relationship with one another, they “cheer each other on” so-to-speak. When two planets are in a trine relationship (separated by 120° or so), they tend to be operating within the same element, establishing already a common ground from which to work. But even if the planets fall in different elements, the 120° aspect is one that brings a sense of comfort and ease between the two planets involved. Trines often reveal gifts within our personality that we might not even know we have.

The sextile aspect – where two planets are separated by approximately 60° – results in having the planets able to work with one another harmoniously, yet sometimes needing a little push or effort from the person. Planets in sextile often produce great results and are said to be full of positive opportunity. But if we don’t apply the bit of effort needed, those opportunities can slip away unnoticed.

Frequently labelled the “soft” aspects in the chart, trines and sextiles often describe the gifts and talents in a person’s character.

Saturday, February 21, 2025
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre
5604 Trail Ave
Sechelt, BC
Suggested donation: $10

The Road Ahead in 2026

Join us as we have a look at your astrological “weather” for 2026. With your chart to hand, we’ll ponder what is suggested by the movement of the transiting planets. Find out what areas of your life are likely to experience significant beginnings, endings, and insights based on the year’s eclipses.

As always, bring your chart!

Click HERE to download a copy of the ephemeris for 2026.

Bring a friend!

Saturday, January 17, 2026
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
VENUE: Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre
5604 Trail Ave
Sechelt, BC
Suggested donation: $10

The Confrontational Nature of Squares and Oppositions

In many natal charts, we can find two planets that each seem to have a different agenda. One part of the personality wants to do things one way, and anther part wants things done a very different way. The resulting tension frequently pulls our attention, and sometimes we are left believing that we have a flaw in our character.

Oppositions – planets that are 180° apart in the chart – tend to create a back-and-forth style of dilemma. At times, we cater to one planet’s needs, but as a result, the other planet, the neglected one, demands our attention. It can be an ongoing challenge to have the two sides either take turns or come to some compromise.

Two planets that are square one another (90° apart) reveal parts of our personality that are at cross purposes with one another. Often one planet may provoke the other. We can experience this as one part of our personality operating in a way that makes another part very uncomfortable. We feel tripped-up in life when we experience this inner imbalance. We carry on, hoping other people don’t notice that we mess ourselves up.

Frequently labelled the “hard” aspects in the chart, squares and oppositions often describe the key challenges in a person’s story.

Saturday, October 18, 2025
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
NEW VENUE: Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre
5604 Trail Ave
Sechelt, BC
Suggested donation: $10