Glastonbury

Growing up in the Greenfields

Glastonbury Festival feels like going home to me. Anybody who has been lucky enough to get a ticket will tell you that their experience of this event was magical. And even those of us who watch it on the telly, as I have done lots of times too, can sense the energy of so many excited people all in one place. The sights, smells, noise and energy of crowds of people who are committed to having a good time are magnetic. There is something about being in a field surrounded by so much passion which is really inspiring.

I was incredibly lucky growing up and got to go to Glastonbury Festival every year as a kid. It was one of my Dad's favourite places in the world and last year, the first time I had been back since 2008 I took some of his ashes there to scatter. After thinking I would never go back, last year was a really healing journey for me and I found so much support from old friends and new ones who held space and showed me so much love and care. It always amazes me that in between the chaotic hedonism of a music festival, there are these pockets of peace and cosiness to be found. That's what I hope people find when they come to the Moon Circle Astrology tent for a reading or a workshop.

The green fields, where I will be working this year with a group of amazing female astrologers, hold a really special place in my heart. The connection to the physical earth and landscape runs deep for us hippies.

Bare Feet

Some of my earliest memories of the festival are running around Glastonbury in bare feet, my toes meeting with scorched grass or slick mud depending on the weather of the year. My Dad was a big hippie and he was much more focused on what the stars were doing and the excitement of a good time than making sure we had a wash or whether we were wearing shoes!

My Dad was always very busy and competing for his attention and affection was no mean feat on site, but my favourite memories were when he had enough free time to take me and my brother and sisters for a walk to get a chai tea and a thali plateful of veggie curry.

When he was working I was surrounded by the community of the green fields and now, going back, I see familiar faces and feel the warmth of connections built from intense festival experiences over the years. Glastonbury festival is always epic and some years just surviving for a week in a field with no running water or electricity feels like a gargantuan effort. For me, it is always a welcome and powerful reminder of how fortunate we are to be able to take these things for granted for the rest of the year. Being at the mercy of the elements works wonders for a sense of gratitude.

The Stars come out!

What does the cosmos have to say about these Glastonbury stars?

The headlining acts at the festival might be from different genres but several of them share the same Sun Sign. Check out who you share your sun sign with and find out what's in store over the weekend for you and these big names:

ARIES

Ann Marie 7th April 1991
Bonobo 30th March 1976

If you are born under the sign of the Ram you share your pioneering spirit and sense of enthusiasm with Dance artists Bonobo and Ann Marie. The synergy between Aries energy and Dance music has great strength and as an Aries you have the ability to galvanise those around you, inspiring them to take action. On Saturday, as your ruling planet Mars connects with Venus, the Moon also moves into your sign. The cosmos is blessing you with the ability to bring something new and joyful into being.

TAURUS

Michael Kiwanuka 3 May 1987

Taureans like you, and Michael Kiwanuka whose sensual voice and honest lyrics offer a moment of soulful connection, have a deep and powerful connection to the physical earth. Sometimes, such power can be a little intimidating. People often find raw honesty and authenticity hard to process in a world filled with fakes. This weekend, reclaiming the power of your determination and finding the confidence to follow your intuition is being cosmically encouraged by your ruling planet Venus connecting positively in a sextile with Mars, the planet of action and vitality.

GEMINI

According to sources the band SEVENTEEN formed their current band on May 26, 2015, making the Band as a whole a Gemini.
Ayra Starr 14th June 2002
Jordan Rakei 23rd may 1992
Soccer Mommy May 27th 1997
Aurora 15th June 1996

If you are a Gemini then you share your sign with a dynamic bunch of acts performing at this year's festival. Some Gemini traits get a little bit of hate but for this festival period, you should find a warm and appreciative audience for your most wonderful qualities. Geminis are flexible - you have the ability to react and adapt to your environment which makes even stress and chaos look easy for you to deal with. Perhaps that's why you are so good at connecting with people and lightening their emotional load - the power of a good conversation this weekend is a force for positive change.

CANCER

Paloma Faith 21st July 1981
Burna Boy 2nd July 1991
Cyndi Lauper 22nd June 1953
Peggy Gou 3rd July 1991

Everybody knows Cancerians are sensitive and caring but it's easy to forget that they are also a Cardinal sign. That makes them incredibly strong too! If you are a Cancer you share your sign with all of these powerhouse acts who are performing at Glastonbury festival this year. This weekend, as Venus and Mercury move through your sign and make positive connections to Mars, and Uranus respectively, surprises and blessings are in store. Celebrating what makes you different and speaking out compassionately will be well received this weekend.

LEO

Sofia Kourtesis 18 August 1985
Dua Lipa 22nd August 1995
Rommy 19th August 1989
Arlo Parks 9th August 2000
Mdou Moctar 16th August 1984
Barry Can't Swim 22nd August

Leo's are no stranger to the spotlight and this year at Glastonbury there are several performers ready to take to the stage, who share the sign ruled by the Sun itself. Being a Leo makes you, and all of these artists, natural leaders. Being a leader though is never easy and even those born under this sign who have high self-esteem sometimes get a little bit of pre-show nerves! This weekend though, there is nothing to worry about. Your ruling planet the Sun is moving through Cancer now and protecting you with a glow of support. People find you inspiring, let yourself be proud of what makes you stand out.

VIRGO

Shania Twain 28th August 1965
Noname 181th September 1991
King Krule 24th August 1994

Virgos like you and the incredible artists who share your sign are renowned for being strategic and efficient. You are also incredibly kind. You employ your skills to nourish the world around into becoming a better place and it is easy for you to spot what needs supporting at what time. Being good at planning though usually means that you can see what could go wrong. That can feel heavy to carry! This weekend though, as your ruling planet Mercury, currently in caring cancer, connects with Uranus the planet of freedom, you should find a surprising lightness which comes through communicating what's in your heart.

LIBRA

Jessie Ware 15th October 84
PJ Harvey 9th October 1969
Avril Levigne 27th September 1984
Brittany Howard 2nd October 1988
James Blake 26 September 1988
Ghetts 9th October 1984
DJ Spen 13th October 1968

This year's festival welcomes several incredible Libran acts and promises show-stopping performances. Even if you are not taking to a mainstage this weekend, if you are a Libra too, you can benefit from a burst of energy as your ruling planet connects harmoniously with Mars, the planet of vitality and willpower. This is auspicious for some wonderful and the bravery it takes to do something new. Music, like any art, is subjective to the beholder. What moves us can sometimes surprise us even when we think we know ourselves well enough to know what we like. Over the festival period, you should find yourself pleasantly delighted by something exciting!

SCORPIO

SZA 8th November 1989
Sampha 16th November 1998
Jamie xx 28th October 1998

As a Scorpio, you have an intensity and power like no other sign. Scorpio is the biggest constellation in our night sky and these acts are sure to captivate the attention of the audience and leave them in awe. This weekend, your historic ruler Mars is making a positive connection with Venus the planet of love and harmony. The song you sing, and the metaphorical music you make, are being cosmically energised to a frequency that will inspire those around you. Do not shy away from your power this weekend, let your inner strength bless you with the rewards you now deserve.

SAGITTARIUS

Janelle Monae 1st December 1985
Baxter Dury 18th December 1971
Elisea Rose 28th November 1991

Sagittarians are natural performers. If you are lucky enough to be born under this sign, ruled by Jupiter, the planet of good fortune, you share an energetic connection with these amazing performers who are taking to the stage at this years Glastonbury festival. Sagittarians have an inner wisdom that means they know that any performance needs to come from the heart. You need to believe in what you say and what you sing. This weekend, as the Moon enters fellow fire sign Aries, your innate optimism and exciteable energy will carry what's in your heart to find appreciative ears. Making a powerful and positive impact is now possible.

CAPRICORN

Declan McKenna 24th December 1998

Capricorns are not just hardworking. Nor are they only good for being sensible and surefooted. If you are a Capricorn, like Declan Mckenna, you are also blessed with the impressive Cardinal power it takes to break new ground and to be recognised for your efforts. As your ruling planet Saturn stands still this weekend it creates space for your voice to be heard and your message to be recognised. Do not doubt your ability to make an impact now, your creativity is being highlighted as is your ability to push any self-imposed boundaries. Dare to do what's in your heart and you will find yourself cosmically supported.

AQUARIUS

Remmi Wolf February 2nd 1996
Masego 8th June 1993
Asha Puthuli Feb 4th 1995

Aquarians are weird and wonderful creatures. One of your best and most mesmerising qualities is the knack you have for the element of surprise. Just when people think they have worked you out, you flash them another angle which shines just as brightly and often demands a gasp of amazement from your admirers! You are not just one-sided and this weekend the planets insist you reveal a hidden talent. This weekend, your ruling planet Uranus makes a wonderful connection to Mercury in Cancer, allowing you to get across a message with surprising sensitivity and to make yourself heard.

PISCES

Chris Martin (Coldplay) 2nd March 1977
Camilla Cabello 3rd March 1997
Little Simz 23rd February 1994
Olivia Dean 14th March 1999
Corrine Bailey Rae 26th February 1979
Danny Brown March 16th 1981
Aroo 11th 1985

As a Piscean, you are profoundly creative. You also have a sensitivity that allows you to respond to the world around you with compassion and a deep understanding. Under the sign of the fishes, who swim in the endless sea, ever transforming themselves through immersion in the natural cycles of the universe, you share a Sun sign and your energetic frequency with the above list of unbelievable performers who are blessing us with their talents this weekend. As Saturn stands still in Pisces this weekend it promises a moment of recognition for work and a vessel to be crafted that allows the magic of your efforts to be poured outwards into an adoring crowd.

Come and find me!

If you are attending Glastonbury Festival this year you can find me at Moon Circle Astrology, in the Green Futures field. There, you can have a cup of tea with us and attend a free workshop or even have your birth chart read by me or one of the other incredible Astrologers, Jeannine and Linda who will be there too. We can't wait to see you!

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