At duskCome to my hut –The crickets willSerenade you, and I willIntroduce you to the moonlit woods. — Ryokan Taigu (1758-1831) Today, we pause in our journey to Graceland, to observe this very important celestialFull Moon, it is also a Lunar eclipse, the last total one until 2010. Since different parts of the Moon will … Read more
Pisces is ruled by the fish, but according to astrologer Jon Cainer, a more accurate symbol might be the dolphin. “These graceful, intelligent creatures live in harmony with each other and their environment. To see a dolphin at play is to see Creation at its most majestic and the essence of true Piscean magic at … Read more
The Sun moves into the sign of Aquarius today, at 11:43am, Eastern time. People born under this sign are fiercely proud of their idiosyncrasies. While they have a reputation for sometimes being unfeeling, hyper-intellectual, Mr. Spock types, they are highly sensitive souls who care deeply about the people around them. As astrologer Jon Cainer notes, … Read more
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
©Osho Zen TarotWatch out now, take careBeware of the thoughts that lingerWinding up inside your headThe hopelessness around youIn the dead of nightBeware of darkness… — George Harrison Last night, as I shook my head in horror at the dramatic news events of recent days, I commented to my husband that there seems to be … 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
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
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
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
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