Mars in Taurus ♂ Feb 14 – Mar 30
Feb 14 – Mar 30, 2019 Mars: ruler of the body and all its carnal urges. Mars invigorates with freshness and physical energy, like the first day of spring. Prepare for a healthy new connection to your body and sexuality. Mars in an earth sign brings stamina, abundance and stability. Mars in Taurus is pragmatic,
First Quarter Moon in Taurus ☽ Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday, Feb 12 at 2.26pm PST The Sun in Aquarius squares the moon in Taurus. The moon will rise at noon, peak at dusk and set at midnight all over the world, no matter your time zone. The moon is waxing, gathering momentum for fullness. The moon enters Taurus on Feb 10, staying until just after
Mercury Retrograde ☿ Spring 2019
Digital art by Alexandra Khitrova Feb 10: Mercury enters Pisces Mar 5: Mercury Retrograde begins Mar 28: Mercury Retrograde ends Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower moving planets in the outer solar system. In astrology, this illusion
New Moon in Aquarius ♒ Feb 4, 2019
Monday, Feb 4 at 1.04pm PST Greetings earthlings – happy new moon! A new moon means a new cycle is coming. New moon means radical shift. Something is subsumed, transmuted. The meaning of any new moon is rebirth. In order to be reborn, we must enact the most authentic version of ourselves. Whatever does not
Venus in Capricorn ⚢ Feb 3 – Mar 1
Feb 3 – Mar 1, 2019 Venus in Capricorn is a seasoned professional. When Venus, planet of interpersonal relations, enters the architectural constellation of Capricorn, it’s time to build our reputation. Converse with people in positions of perceived power. Look at your social life, work life and how/where they intersect. Experiment with networking and career
Last Quarter Moon in Scorpio ☾ Jan 27, 2019
Sunday, Jan 27 at 1.12pm PST At the last quarter, the moon rises at midnight, peaks at dawn and sets at noon – and this is true all over the world, no matter your time zone. If you view the moon at midnight, the Sun will be positioned directly beneath your feet. Staring at the
Mercury in Aquarius ☿ Jan 23 – Feb 10
Jan 23 – Feb 10, 2019 Mercury: patron of travel, communication and the human mind; an orator, poet, soothsayer, healer, lucky star and underworld guide. With magical caduceus in hand, Mercury led freshly discorporated souls from the lower to the upper worlds. I think of mercurial energy as androgynous. Remember Gemini (ruled by Mercury) and
Supermoon Lunar Eclipse in Leo 🐱 Jan 20, 2019
Photo by Jim Westlake Sunday, Jan 20 at 9:12pm PST This full moon is a supermoon and total lunar eclipse! This is the first of three supermoons in 2019, all happening right in a row (Jan, Feb and March – the February supermoon will be the closest and largest supermoon of 2019). A supermoon can
Sun in Aquarius ☼ Jan 20 – Feb 18
Jan 20 – Feb 18, 2019 The Sun sign is a much-celebrated astrological element, usually given more significance than it deserves. Remember – the Sun is just one planet in your star-soup. Happy birthday Aquarians! The Aquarian solar cycle is all about adventure and living creatively. Aquarius follows his own path, regardless of what is
First Quarter Moon in Aries ☽ Jan 13, 2019
Sunday, Jan 13 at 10.46pm PST The Sun in Capricorn squares the moon in Aries. The moon will rise at noon, peak at dusk and set at midnight all over the world, no matter your time zone. The moon is waxing, gathering momentum for fullness. The moon enters Aries early on Jan 12; we will begin
Venus in Sagittarius ⚢ Jan 7 – Feb 3
Art by Doug Taylor Jan 7 – Feb 3, 2019 With Venus in Sagittarius, social life glows like a joyful bonfire. This is an exuberant, festive cycle. Sagittarius moves us up and out of our own little bubbles. Sagittarius is spirited; vibrant; spontaneous; carefree. Adventure is the cure for Sagittarian restlessness. This is an especially
Solar Eclipse in Capricorn 🐐 Jan 5, 2019
Art by Glyn Smyth Saturday, Jan 5 at 5.41pm PST Happy new moon! Happy solar eclipse! The last solar eclipse fell on Aug 2018 in the constellation of Leo. This one falls in Capricorn, the earthen sea-goat. The eclipse will be partial, not full, and visible to viewers in northeast Asia, including China, Russia, Japan,
Mercury in Capricorn ☿ Jan 4-23
art by Eli Halpin Jan 4 – 23, 2019 Mercury is patron of economics, travel, communication, perception and the human mind. He is also an orator, poet, soothsayer, healer, lucky star and underworld guide. With magical caduceus in hand, Mercury leads freshly discorporated souls from the lower to the upper worlds. Though I use the
Mars in Aries ♂ Dec 31 – Feb 14
Dec 31, 2018 – Feb 14, 2019 Mars: ruler of the body and all its carnal urges. Mars governs Aries, the first constellation in the zodiac, and it is here that he returns now, triumphantly, like a warrior returning home from battle, victory on his lips. Really nice timing this year with the Gregorian calendar: Mars
Last Quarter Moon in Libra ☾ Dec 29, 2018
Saturday, Dec 29 at 1.36am PST At the last quarter, the moon rises at midnight, peaks at dawn and sets at noon – and this is true all over the world, no matter your time zone. If you view the moon at midnight, the Sun will be positioned directly beneath your feet. Staring at the