Blessings of the Full Moon in Cancer

Tonight, we complete our advent magical working (unless you prefer to light your Center candle on Christmas.) For those of us who prefer to work with the energy of the Moon, this night’s Full Moon in Cancer is an incredibly powerful time. Not only is Cancer ruled by the Moon, so it is in its … Read more

Happy Birthday, Sagittarius!

The Sun enters the astrological sign of Sagittarius today. Sagittarius is a fire sign and is ruled by the expansive planet, Jupiter. Persons born under the sign of the Centaur-Archer are said to be optimistic, enthusiastic, and seekers of knowledge. They insist upon their freedom, and can be outspoken and prone to exaggeration. Yet they … Read more

Preparing for the Super Moon

Just after midnight tonight (Eastern time) we will experience an unusually powerful Full Moon. My friend astrologer Lynn Hayes is even calling it a Super Moon. In a recent SkyWatch article, she writes: “The Full Moon takes place on October 26 at 0:52 am Eastern time and at 2 degrees Taurus (with the Sun in … Read more

Saturn on the Move

Nothing amuses me more than the easy manner with which everybody settles the abundance of those who have a great deal less than themselves. — Jane Austen According to Dan Furst, whose terrific Universal Festival Calendar website is one of my favorite places to explore, the most important planetary change of the year comes today, … Read more

Threefold Magic

Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth.— Katherine Mansfield Today’s little bit of magic is three-fold. First, I am glad to let you know that the Mercury retrograde that has possibly been playing havoc … Read more

Happy Birthday, Cancer!

Cancer is the sign of the Summer Solstice, the beginning of the warmest season of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also the birth sign of the United States of America. Cancer is the first water sign of the Zodiac, (a cardinal sign), and forms its identity around home, family and personal experiences. … Read more

Mercury retrograde!

Today is the beginning of Mercury retrograde! That’s right – it’s that topsy-turvy time again, when communications, commerce, travel, and technology (to name a few of the things ruled by Mercury) may become snarled or delayed. As many of my longtime web visitors know, I have, for the past four or five years, offered a … Read more

Happy Birthday, Gemini!

Today, the Sun enters Gemini, sign of the Twins. Influenced by Mercury, who rules Gemini, the next 30 days are especially favorable for learning and studies of all kinds. This is why for many centuries spring final exams have been held in late May and early June in Western countries. This time favors communications, and … Read more