Happy Birthday, America

Today is the celebration of the United States of America’s birthday.  I am looking forward to my friend Lynn Haye’s soon-to-be published discussion about this year’s Sibley astrological chart for our country, which she has indicated has many dramatic elements. But in the meantime, with it becoming increasingly clear we are in unprecedented times of … Read more

Blessings of the Full Capricorn Moon, in Honor of Patricia Monaghan

There is no monotheism religion based on a Goddess. Not a single Goddess appears without friends, companions, lovers, children.  The presence of the Goddess demands the presences of other Goddesses, and Gods as well. This is comforting to me, for in my vision of a world redeemed, the world made whole, I yearn for connection, … Read more

Guest Blog: A Response to the Sylvia Browne Debacle

Today, I am honored to share a guest blog post from my brilliant Tarot colleague, Bri Saussy, of Milagro Roots.  For the past several days, a group of professional readers that Bri and I hang out with has been discussing the controversy around celebrity psychic Sylvia Browne’s statements regarding Cleveland kidnap victim Amanda Berry.  No … Read more

The Real Meaning of Mother’s Day

Once upon a time, Mother’s Day was not just another retail event. Its creation was never aimed at selling stuff like flowers and greeting cards, perfume, or jewelry.  It came from a much more urgent and universal longing. I love that this is a day set aside to honor the world’s most important people – … Read more