Gem and the Hologram

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️Walking the Wheel: A Personal Guide to Planets, Points, and Power How I read charts through wounds, shadows, and thresholds — and how you can feel them in your own life. Introduction When I sit down with a chart, I don’t just see symbols on a wheel — I see a story waiting to be told. Every planet, every point, every asteroid is a voice in that story, carrying its own wisdom, shadow, and lesson. Some astrologers stop at the “big three” — Sun, Moon, and Rising. I go further. I trace the math points, the shadows, the wounds, the fortune, and the thresholds. Because to me, a chart isn’t just about who you are — it’s about how you grow, where you get stuck, Me too and how you integrate. In this guide, we’ll walk the wheel point by point. I’ve included a sample chart (with no name attached) so you can follow along visually if you like. Think of it as a map — not the destination, but a wa So let’s take a walk through the astrological neighborhood neighborhood that I was bo...

The Big Beautiful Bill(ions): How Power Got Packaged as Philanthropy We were taught to applaud billionaires. Their TED talks. Their foundations. Their funds. We framed them as benevolent, forward-thinking architects of the future. But when we peel back the branding, what we find isn’t charity—it’s control. This is the rise of philanthropic capitalism : a system where private wealth shapes public life under the guise of goodwill. Where billionaires become gatekeepers of medicine, agriculture, education, and global health policy. 🔧 The Health-Industrial Complex, Upgraded "Everyone loves a man with a plan. Especially if he's holding a syringe, buying your farmland, and smiling on a TED stage." Billionaires like Bill Gates have invested in everything from vaccines to vertical farming to genetic data. But unlike governments, they operate without elections, checks, or transparency. Their "investments" are positioned as gifts. Their ideology becomes infrastructure. “T...

Embracing Transformation: My Journey with Pluto in Libra By Christie Rhuems-Kotzman | Celestial Systems Theorist • Archetypal Analyst • Midlife Wellness Coach Welcome, seekers of insight and transformation! Today I want to invite you behind the scenes of my work—how a single astrological placement shaped my mission, fueled my passion, and can catalyze profound shifts in your life as well. If you’ve ever felt the pull toward deeper authenticity, soul-level relationships, and collective evolution, you’re in the right place. Pluto at 29° Libra in the 5th House: A Catalyst for Change Astrology speaks not just to the personality we present to the world, but to the cosmic forces that beckon us toward growth. My Pluto sits at 29° Libra in the 5th House—a potent “anaretic” degree that carries an urgent call to rebalance and reinvent. In the sign of partnership and fairness, it amplifies the need to expose hidden power dynamics and to co-create relationships grounded ...

PLUTO IS IN RETROGRADE? OH MY!   TWELEVE GEMS ASTRO CO.  Christie Rhuems-Kotzman  Power, Purging , and the Art of Personal Alchemy Pluto doesn't do subtle. And when it goes retrograde, neither do the effects—only now, they arise from within. Pluto retrograde isn't about chaos erupting externally; it's about the quiet, undeniable pull to transform from the inside out. From May 2 to October 11, 2025 , Pluto will be retrograde in early degrees of Aquarius , slipping briefly back into Capricorn in early September. This retrograde serves as a bridge between eras, especially as Pluto slowly transitions from the old guard of Capricorn (2008–2023) into the revolutionary waters of Aquarius (2023–2044). So yes— Pluto is in retrograde... again . But rather than fear it, let's unpack what this moment actually means for us. 💀 Pluto 101: The Underworld Planet Pluto, astrologically speaking, rules death, rebirth, power, control, profound transformation , and all things buried benea...

🌌 Pluto in Aquarius: Ushering in a New Era of Transformation ✨ Published by Twelve Gems Astrological Consulting Co. Astrologer: Christie Rhuems-Kotzman Unleashing the Future: Embrace the Transformative Power of Pluto in Aquarius Pluto is classified as one of the outer planets, alongside Uranus and Neptune, celestial bodies that orbit the farthest from the Sun. These slow-moving cosmic titans don't affect our day-to-day moods, but rather, they shape the unfolding story of generations. Their transits usher in sweeping change, marking the rise and fall of eras. 💫 Why Outer Planets Matter Uranus spends approximately 7 years in a sign. Neptune lingers for about 14 years. Pluto —the slowest and most profound—can remain in a single sign for 12 to 30 years, depending on its elliptical path. When any of these planetary powerhouses shift signs, it's not just astrology—it's history in the making. These transitions reflect deep societal, technological, and spiritua...