It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. ~ Albus Dumbledore (via J. K. Rowling), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets In this powerful threshold week that brings a Full Supermoon and the beginning of the astrological New Year, as the Sun moves into intense Aries, loaded … Read more
Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. ~ Zen Proverb In this pivotal week of the Spring Equinox (or Autumn, for our friends who live below the equator), as well as a very important New Moon, I admit I was imagining we would receive a card of momentous portent. As … Read more
Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance. ~ Epicurus We have another strong personality this week, as, like last week, a court card comes calling. For only the second time in these eight years of pulling my weekly cards, to help us celebrate the Equinox holiday of Ostara, let us welcome … Read more
The history of the universe is an infinite sacred book that all men write and read and try to understand and in which they are also written. ~ Jorge Luis Borges, paraphrasing Thomas Carlyle Prepare yourself for a time of power and mystery. As what has been, for many, a very painful, difficult Winter comes … Read more
Blessings of the Equinox to you and yours! Today is Ostara, the first day of Spring and our celebration of fertility, new growth, and rebirth.
Despite fearful times, this is a moment ancient and holy. Let us align our troubled spirits with the beautiful awakening of Nature. Blessed Equinox.
Blessings to you and yours! Ostara is a time of great fertility, new growth, and newborn animals. This is our celebration of the resurrection of life.
After thunder and lightning last night, on this first full day of Spring, an uncharacteristic snow squall descends on us here at Laurel Hill cottage.
With glad hearts we receive the blessing of Spring’s arrival. Here are some spells and ancient practices, for you to weave your magickal celebrations.
I’d walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball.
~ Pete Rose (Sun and Ascendant in Aries)
This morning, at 12:31 am, Eastern time, the Sun left the sign of Pisces and moved into Aries, marking the Equinox (Vernal above the equator, and Autumnal below).
The Fire sign of Aries is ruled by Mars and is the first one to get things started, initiating projects, and leading others. A cardinal (creative and inventive) sign, Aries the Ram governs leadership and initiative. The Ram is adventurous, ambitious, impulsive, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
People born when the Sun is in Aries are pioneers …