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The Astrological Journal May 2026 68.3 Features 06 Editor’s letter 08 Notes on the Sesquiquadrate The 135° ‘minor’ aspect indicates a life disruption, writes Frank C. Clifford. 11 Sex, Intimacy and Hunger in a New Era Lianne McCafferty explores love and the erotic in the new epoch of fire and air. 19 New media advertising packs for Journal. 20 The Lahiri and its Dwad: Jesus and The Stars Sign Language by the Rev Pam Crane. 23 Planting with the Moon: A Three Sisters Planting With Margaret Donsbach Tomlinson. 24 Milan Kundera: Astrology as a Language of Being Few knew that this celebrated literary author understood the metaphoric nature of astrological symbolism. By Kirk Little. 31 In Memoriam: Anna Estaroth Emily Porth, Nick Campion and Nicholas Grier remember this highly regarded astrologer. 34 A Natural Talent for Astrology Christeen Skinner, Bernadette Brady and others talk to Garry Phillipson about their near-effortless vocation. 36 Epstein/Andrew: The ‘Combine’ Chart of Success, Excess and Fall Fixed Stars by Oscar Hofman 38 A Lightning Bolt and a Saturn Return Tale Not The Astrology Column by Anne Whitaker 39 In Memoriam: J. Lee Lehman, Ph.D Deborah Houlding, Nick Campion, William Morris, Wendy Stacey, Wade Caves and others remember a master astrologer-researcher who excelled in horary and medical astrology. 45 Sorting Out the Mess…Can Astrology Help? By Roy Gillett Working with the Planets. On page 46: Astro Events: May to June 2026. 50 Hamnet and the Taurean Healing Touch Alejo López finds a remedy for pain and loss in this award-winning movie. 54 Astrology and Sex: What the Horoscope Reveals About Our Actual Needs Societal preoccupation with sex obscures the subtle truths in a horoscope. By Sue Brayne. 61 Transits: May–June 2026. By Sarah Cochrane. Sarah Cochrane is our cosmic guide.