[from the archives]

rescued writing from the old site, drafts, and patreon

Read posts and articles from Bear's archives

Bear's been writing for 20 years. While much of the writing is lost to the analog annals, some of it has survived in one form or another.

What you'll find on this page are old posts and articles rescued from the now defunct psycheandsoulastrology.com. You'll also find some old Patreon posts and other writing over time.

This page isn't exactly a priority project, but if there's an old post you're looking for feel free to leave a comment below requesting it or reach out to Bear directly.

Note: these aren't the same as previous posts from this website. Those can be found by looking through the tags, backlinks, and the usual means.‌


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Enjoy these archived posts and articles below.

thoughts on the saturn uranus square

thoughts on the saturn uranus square
A few quick thoughts on the Saturn / Uranus square.

The Eroticism of Saturn

[from the Archives] Musing: The Eroticism of Saturn
“Eroticism, it may be said, is assenting to life up to the point of death,” says Bataille. I immediately felt a resonance with the echoes of this “eroticism of Saturn” thought that’s been with me throughout the year.In the margin I wrote “Alex Honnold, Free Solo – ascent.”

Jupiter in Pisces and Achieving Flow State: The Importance of Trusting Your Feet and Relaxing Your Grip

[archives:] Jupiter in Pisces and Achieving Flow State
Could I “conquer my fear of heights”?It turns out the answer to that last question is no. But what I’ve learned about fear, fright, danger, the nervous system, and the power of our thinking has been invaluable to my understanding of the world. And yes, to my astrological practice, too.

Meeting Martial Mars - Maximum Mars, Maximum Brutality

Meeting Martial Mars: Maximum Mars, Maximum Brutality
My favorite Mars word is ‘spicy’.

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Bear Ryver is a professional astrologer helping his clients hone strategies for grounded growth and embodied empowerment by bringing them back to the BASICS. Winner of OPA’s Most Promising Astrologer in 2018, Bear has lectured at conferences like NORWAC and ISAR. He holds certifications in Hellenistic, Electional, and Horary astrology, and specializes in Intersectional Astrology. He was a teacher for the Portland School of Astrology, and has volunteered as a mentor for AFAN. When he’s not talking stars, or pulling cards, you can find him climbing rocks and playing guitar.