Hope is a thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings a tune without words And never stops at all. ~ Emily Dickinson As you have probably noticed, this journey through the Houses is a much more loosely focused theme than others we have examined in past years. There is lots more we … Read more
The truth is that those aspects of ourselves that make us individuals are actually the sources of own beauty. ~ Karen Walrond, The Beauty of Different In considering our personal histories with our self-image, we often discover a checkered past rife with hurt. From childhood teasing, to unrealistic role models, and all the mixed messages … Read more
The body is a sacred garment. It’s your first and last garment; it is what you enter life in and what you depart life with, and it should be treated with honor. ~ Martha Graham As we consider the gifts and lessons of the Sixth House, we are invited to look closely at how we … Read more
Every human being is the author of his own health or disease. ~ The Buddha Prompted by our discussions last week, astrologer Lynn Hayes, offers additional insight about the Sixth House. Hopefully, we can coax Lynn, who is a very busy woman, to add some more commentary as we go along. Naturally, I also invite … Read more
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. ~ Emile Zola As we discussed yesterday, the Sixth House may be thought of the House of Duty and Health. It is often spoken of as the House that concerns your day job (as compared to the Tenth House which many … Read more
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
Nothing so needs reforming as other people’s habits. ~Mark Twain This month, we will be discussing the matters to do with the Sixth House of the astrological chart. The Sixth House is ruled by Virgo, and so has to do with matters around health, our job, habitual behaviors, being of service to others, and … Read more