Tell me what you feel in your room when the full moon is shining in upon you and your lamp is dying out, and I will tell you how old you are, and I shall know if you are happy. ~ Henri Frederic Amiel, Swiss philosopher, poet and critic (1821-1881) Well, Mr. Amiel, I 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
This was the “Love Song to the Natural World” honoring the Winter Solstice that Gary Phillips offered to our Gathering the Tribes celebration last night. Like all lyrical writing, it is meant to be read aloud. Especially, I think, the commitment at the end. I hope you will add your own voice to this promise. … Read more
Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonight Dark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be By the Full Moon’s light. Wishing blessings to one and all on this New Moon that will signals the beginning of the Halcyon Days, and guides us into the Great … Read more
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Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying, when there seemed to be no hope at all. ~ Dale Carnegie (a true Sagittarian) This afternoon, at 4:50pm Eastern time, the Sun moved from Scorpio into the sign of Sagittarius. I am so glad I didn’t … Read more
Today, I am grateful for the new beginnings inherent in New Moons. Especially today, since it’s doubly powerful, with this New Moon in Scorpio, plus the first Solar Eclipse in the sign of Scorpio since 1995. So I am offering two outstanding astrological views. First, from Lance Ferguson at Skywatch Astrology: Tuesday, November 13 Bad Moon … Read more
What I am is a humanist before anything — before I’m a Jew, before I’m black, before I’m a woman. And my beliefs are for the human race — they don’t exclude anyone. ~ Whoopi Goldberg (Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Saturn in Scorpio) Happy Birthday, Scorpio Scorpios are often considered the most intense, profound, powerful … Read more
From my friend, Diane Lang (aka Neith) on her aptly named blog, Libra Seeking Balance, about today’s harmonious influences, thanks to the Libra New Moon… After some of the rougher lunations we’ve had in recent months, I was very pleasantly surprised to find little to complain about for this New Moon at 22° 32′ Libra … Read more
I am dashing out the door this stormy morning, heading to Raleigh for readings all day at Dancing Moon (call 919-833-8081 if you’d like an appointment!). But I wanted to share these unique perspectives on today’s momentous Full Moon. May the winds of change bring us the courage and release we most need, may our … Read more