If you are a Capricorn, you belong, not to the sign of the goat, but to the sign of the sea-goat; a mythical creature that represents “the doorway to another world.” Although the myth about Capricorn people is that they are far too sensible and down to earth (translation: dull) to be interested in much … Read more
Lick Observatory Moonrise © Rick BaldridgeThis Full Moon is literally a big one, as astrologer Lynn Hayes discusses, because the Moon is currently at perigee, meaning it is at its closest orbit to Earth. It is therefore at its highest point in the sky, and looks bigger than any other Full Moon we’ve seen in … Read more
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
Where there’s fear there’s power,Passion is the healer,Desire cracks open the gate.— StarhawkAs I noted yesterday, this is the time of the Wild Hunt, the dying of the year, and our own journey into the dark. If we are afraid, we would be wise to simply notice that fact, and let our fear empower us. … Read more
Shiva-Shakti © Goddess GiftThis is the night to join the Dance,Partake in all-renewing trance;Where worlds within and out are One,Our sacred journey now begun. from Samhain Round © Mark Hirschhorn Today is astronomical Samhain. That’s because at 8:04 last night (Eastern Standard Time), we reached the exact mid-point between Equinox and Solstice, which is why … Read more
Scorpios are often considered the most intense, profound, powerful members of the zodiac. Even when they appear self-controlled and calm there is a seething intensity of emotional energy under the placid exterior. Sometimes Scorpios are accused of holding grudges, which is not really true. It’s just that Scorpios rarely forget anything, and are ready to … Read more
This morning at 3:17am (Eastern US time), the planet Mercury went retrograde. Huh? What is Mercury retrograde all about? Three times a year, Mercury, the planet that influences communication, travel, technology and commerce, appears to back up in its orbit. Of course, it doesn’t really – it only appears to, from our point of view … Read more
On this date, the Sun leaves the Sign of Virgo and continues its journey by entering the Sign of Libra, fittingly, the sign of the balanced scales. Librans are very focused on relating to others and partnerships of all sorts. For a Libran, everything is better if it’s done as a pair. Just like the … Read more
So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons,Caesars and Napoleons will duly rise and make them miserable.— Aldous Huxley, novelist, visionary (1894-1963) We welcome September, the month in the northern hemisphere where the harvest time is well underway. Now we gather the gifts of what we have sown throughout the year, and there is … Read more
Dark of the MoonNew beginningsDark of the MoonPlant a seed tonightDark of the MoonWhat we envisionWill come to be by the Full Moon’s light. Today is the second New Moon of the calendar (solar) month. In the way that the Blue Moon is a second Full Moon in a month, the second New Moon is … Read more