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
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
Scorpios are arguably the most intense 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 defend themselves if … Read more
On this date, the Sun leaves Virgo and continues its journey by entering the sign of Libra, fittingly, the sign of the balanced scales. Librans are brilliant and skillful when it comes to relating to others and forming partnerships of all sorts. For a Libra, everything is better if it’s done together. Just like the … Read more
With the wish to free all beingsI will always go for refugeTo the Buddha, Dharma and SanghaUntil the attainment of full Enlightenment Enthused by Compassion and WisdomToday in the Buddha’s presenceI generate the Mind of EnlightenmentFor the benefit of all sentient beings. For as long as space enduresAnd as long as sentient beings remainMay I … Read more
May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.May all beings not have suffering and the causes of suffering.May all beings never be without the supreme bliss, free from all suffering.May all beings live in the great equanimity, free from all attachment and aversion.— from The Great Peace Prayer of the Buddha Craft leader … Read more
Leos, so the tradition goes, are “on” 24 hours a day, showing off and behaving like the sexy superstars they often are. Of course, there really is more to Leo than this cartoonish version. While it is true, astrologer Jon Cainer reminds us, that Leos can be a bit over-the-top, and subtlety often escapes them, … 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
Today is the beginning of Mercury retrograde! That’s right – it’s that topsy-turvy time again, when communications, commerce, travel, and technology (to name a few of the things ruled by Mercury) may become snarled or delayed. As many of my longtime web visitors know, I have, for the past four or five years, offered a … Read more