As we enter the realms of the Sixth House, ruled by Virgo and Mercury (and some include Chiron), I offer by way of introduction these comments from astrologer Molly Hall, who calls this the House of Daily Refinement. Tomorrow, we’ll look at the shadow sign of this House, which some astrologers feel is rather significant. … Read more
He jests at scars that never felt a wound. — William Shakespeare In this tenth chapter, we are Recovering a Sense of Self-Protection. Lo and behold – turns out that some of the most necessary self-protection we need is from ourselves! So we are gently, but honestly examining the last stronghold of our most volatile, … Read more
Awakening © 2009 Lisa RoughIn a dark time, the eye begins to see. — Theodore Roethke Well, I woke up this morning still a bit shaky about how I’m going to manage the logistics of my reading deprivation week, but suddenly, I’m a lot more eager about getting into it. Since I’ve done it before, … Read more
We have art in order not to perish of truth. — Friedrich Nietzsche As we prepare for what may be one of the most challenging steps on our journey of artistic recovery, the spotlight is on the importance of the morning pages. Julia states over and over that they are not optional, or only when … Read more
Dark of the MoonNew beginningsDark of the MoonPlant a seed tonightDark of the MoonWhat we envisionWill come to beBy the Full Moon’s light. According to the folks at StarIQ, “Normally, the New Moon in Capricorn spawns seeds of construction and ambition. However, with potent Pluto and pungent Mars nearby, there may be some serious cleaning … Read more
AreteI had learned many English words in the white man’s school, and could recite part of the Ten Commandments. I learned to eat with a knife and fork. I also learned that a person is expected to think with his head and not his heart, and about his money not his spirit.— Sun Chief, Hopi … Read more
Last year, on March 31, for one hour, the people of Sydney, Australia made a powerful statement about the greatest contributor to global warming – coal-fired electricity – by turning off their lights. Over 2.2 million Sydney residents and over 2,100 businesses switched off, leading to a 10.2% energy reduction across the city. What began … Read more
The way the night knows itself with the moon,be that with me.-Rumi A powerful beginning to the new astrological year, we celebrate the first full day of Spring with a Full Moon, the Seed Moon. My friend, Chapel Hill astrologer Lynn Hayes, writes, “The Libra Full Moon will move into position to square Mars and … Read more
The happiness of any society begins with the well being of the families that live in it.— Kofi Annan To realign ourselves with the Graces of Beauty, Mirth, and Blossoming, we are considering how the weeks between Imbolc and Ostara are an ideal time to create space for them to thrive. I would suggest that … Read more
The Goddess TycheMoney is the most important subject intellectual persons can investigate and reflect upon. It is so important that our present civilization may collapse unless it is widely understood and its defects remedied very soon. — Robert H. Hemphill, former credit manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta With today’s Full Moon, our focus on … Read more