March 3, 2026
A full Jupiter cycle as a supply teacher — and the problem with easy narratives Supply teaching — substitute teaching — is one of the most misunderstood roles in education. The stigma of supply teaching persists, with substitute teachers often portrayed as temporary stand-ins rather than experienced professionals. Yet the challenges of supply teaching include safeguarding responsibility, behaviour management without context, and teaching across the curriculum at speed. After a full Jupiter cycle working as a supply teacher, I believe it is time to speak plainly about the respect this role deserves. Much of what I share — both here […]
Free Resources for Astrology & Education
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These articles, guides, and research pieces explore how astrology connects with learning, teaching, and child development. They include classroom insights, parent resources, ethical practice, and studies on how astrology is understood in educational settings.
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Core Guides & Explainers
- Astrology for Parents – practical guidance on supporting a child’s learning style through astrology.
- Astrology for Teachers – using astrological insight to enhance classroom understanding.
- Astrology Parent Hack (Interview) – creative ways parents can use astrology to navigate schooling.
- Cycles of Child Development in Astrology – how planetary patterns align with educational milestones.
Research & Evidence
- Can Adolescent Behaviour Be Influenced by Lunar Phase? – cornerstone research on lunar influence in adolescence.
- How Are Astrologers Perceived by Schoolchildren? – findings from classroom perception studies.
- Childhood Education Astrology Research (Dell Horoscope) – published research bridging astrology and education.
Safeguarding & Ethics
- Safeguarding in Astrology (Interview) – a conversation about best practice and responsibility.
- Safeguarding: Child Protection in Astrology – ensuring ethical boundaries in educational astrology.
Transition (Primary ↔ Secondary)
- 20 Ways Teaching Primary Is Different to Secondary – reflections from a teacher-astrologer’s perspective.
- Nine Ways to Use Astrology to Help a Child Cope at Secondary School – gentle strategies for new transitions.
- Back to Schools with Astrology — Transition Edition – practical guidance for start-of-term shifts.
Pandemic-Era Learning
- Lockdown Learning with Saturn – what Saturn cycles reveal about resilience and distance learning.
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