Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them? ~ Abraham Lincoln, Sun in Aquarius Happy Birthday to all the free spirits and visionaries of this iconoclastic sign, for they are pointing the way to the turning of the Age for us all. Aquarians are true originals. They love to think outside … Read more
From Her immortal head a radiance is shown from heaven and embraces earth; and great is the beauty that ariseth from Her shining light. The air, unlit before, glows with the light of Her golden crown, and Her rays beam clear… ~ Hymn to Selene (The Greek name for the Moon as Goddess), by Homer … Read more
Many thanks and blessings to Diane Lang (a.k.a. Neith) and her beautiful astrology blog, “Libra Seeking Balance” for today’s post about this powerful New Moon. ~ Beth New Moon in Capricorn December 24, 2011 by Diane Lang © 2011 The flavor of the New Moon at 2° 34′ Capricorn on 24 December 2011, 10:07 AM … Read more
In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest. – Henry Miller, who had his Sun, Mercury, Midheaven, and Venus in Capricorn At the moment of the arrival of Winter Solstice, at … Read more
Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one. ~ Marianne Williamson Tonight, or in the wee hours tomorrow morning, depending on where you live, the Full Gemini Moon will slide through … Read more
While I am offline for the next few days enjoying the holiday, I offer this post from astrologer Eric Francis. We are having a triple whammy of a New Moon, Mercury Retrograde, and an eclipse. By the way, this coming Sunday will be the 1st Sunday of our annual Solstice Sun Wheel ritual and prayer/spell. … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Let’s cook up something delicious together, shall we? Like, say, another spell from Pomegranate? This harnesses the power of tonight’s Solar Eclipse, reaching closest totality Nov. 25 06:20 GMT or 1:20 a.m., Eastern; Nov. 24, 10:20 p.m., Pacific. Tomorrow, I will have more details about the current astrology, so please check back here … Read more
Because I am playing catch-up on my e-book project today (having fallen a bit behind due to other deadlines, etc.), I am borrowing the wisdom of my friend Lynn Hayes for this most magical Full Moon. May your rites be blessed! ~ Beth Full Moon in Taurus, November 10, 2011 by Lynn Hayes The Moon … Read more
Dash across a diamond sky And spend yourself on air Brilliant light You scratch the night And end your voyage there.. From Falling Star by David Gans (Sun in Scorpio) Today, the Sun moves into the sign of Scorpio and so we celebrate all those lovely, deep, intense Scorpio people! Symbolized by the scorpion, of … Read more
From my friend, brilliant astrologer Lynn Hayes. Wishing you a Happy Solar Return tomorrow, dear Lynn! May your coming Strength Tarot Year be filled with passion, boldness and courageous magic! Full Moon in Aries: October 11, 2011 The Aries Full Moon occurs on the evening of October 11th. As in any Full Moon, the Aries … Read more