Living with the Annual Cycle
Human beings have long looked to the sky to understand time, recognise patterns and reflect on our place
in the world.
Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe, including stars, planets and their movements. Earth’s journey around the Sun, together with its tilted axis, gives us our annual seasonal cycle.
Astrology interprets celestial patterns symbolically, connecting them with human experience. It is distinct from astronomy and is not an established scientific method for predicting events or determining personality.
The KMT Approach
My approach to KMT Transformational Astrology draws inspiration from ancient Egyptian symbolism, the twelve Neters and the three seasons of Akhet, Peret and Shomu.
I use this framework to deepen our understanding of the annual cycle and explore how its rhythms can support self-awareness, growth and purposeful action. Each Neter offers qualities to contemplate and practise throughout the year, extending beyond the sign associated with our birth.
The seasons provide a recurring invitation:
Akhet — Inundation: reflect, make space and prepare for renewal.
Peret — Emergence: nurture what is developing and take thoughtful steps towards growth.
Shomu — Harvest: recognise what has matured, share what you have learned and consider what to carry into the next cycle.
These are symbolic invitations for contemporary life. Your local seasons and personal circumstances also matter.
By noticing when to pause, nurture, act and gather the fruits of our efforts, we can develop a more conscious relationship with change. The aim is empowerment: greater understanding of ourselves, confidence in our choices and an appreciation of life’s continuing cycles.
An Invitation to Per Ankh
My vision for Per Ankh, our digital “House of Life,” is a community where we explore these ideas together.
You are invited to bring your questions, share your reflections and try simple practices inspired by the Neters and seasons. No previous knowledge of astrology is needed—only curiosity and a willingness to learn.
What is this part of the annual cycle inviting you to notice, nurture or change?