Aug 2 – Jan 2, 2018 Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely 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 manifests as a “backwards” functioning of the planetary roles. Click here to learn […]
July 31 – Aug 25, 2017 Venus represents all that is feminine and romantic, pleasing and beautiful. Her transits manifest in the emotional body. Venus in Cancer is the eternal bond of motherhood, or unconditional love. She feels as she swims: delicate, intuitive, just like the moon. Her waters soothe and support. The focus now […]
Sunday, July 16 at 12.27pm PST The moon will rise at midnight, peak at dawn and set at noon. If you view the moon at midnight, the Sun will be positioned directly beneath your feet. Staring at the moon during this time will align you so that you are looking right out (approximately) along the […]
Saturday, July 8 at 9.08pm PST This full moon is called the Buck Moon by the Algonquins of North America as it coincides with new antler growth on young male deer. It is also sometimes called the Thunder Moon as it brings summertime storms. The moon will rise at sunset, peak at midnight and set […]
Friday, June 30 at 5.51pm EST The Sun in Cancer squares the moon in Libra. The moon will rise at noon, peak at dusk and set at midnight. Quarter moons prompt definitive change. They represent a turning point or moment of truth. Cancer and Libra work together in absolute harmony, cultivating seeds of transcendental love nested in […]
Friday, June 23 at 7.32pm PST Happy Super New Moon AGAIN, third one in a row! New moons can qualify as supermoons because, as stated by Richard Nolle, they may (as may any phase of the moon) occur during perigee, or when the moon is “at or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth […]
June 21 – July 5, 2017 In the central plaza of ancient Rome stood gilt statues of 12 major gods and goddesses. Mercury and his father Jupiter were both represented. In astrology Mercury is primarily known as patron of economics, travel, (mis)communication, perception and the human mind. He was also, however, an orator and poet, […]
June 20 (Summer Solstice) – July 22, 2017 — Cancer season always coincides with the summer solstice. Happy birthday crabbiez! 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. — The Cancer cycle is a steady one: not […]
June 4 – July 20, 2017 Mars was often depicted nude in ancient Rome, representing his fearlessness. Imagine now Mars in Cancer, a warrior of utmost femininity, stark naked in the battlefield of love. In Cancer, the warrior lays down his sword. Mars in Cancer means bodily-emotional release and feeling at “home,” within or without. Revel in […]
This retrograde period is a continuation from Taurus starting April 9, now running in Aries through April 20 – May 3. Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely 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 […]
Apr 20 – Sep 28, 2017 Pluto is retrograde about 5 months out of the year. Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely 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 manifests as a […]
Wednesday, Apr 19 at 3.00am PST The moon will rise at midnight, peak at dawn and set at noon. If you view the moon at midnight, the Sun will be positioned directly beneath your feet. Staring at the moon during this time will align you so that you are looking right out (approximately) along the […]
Tuesday, Apr 11 at 2.09am EST This phase is called the Full Pink Moon because, according to The Farmer’s Almanac, it “heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.” The moon will […]
Monday, Apr 3 at 2.40pm EST The Sun in Aries squares the moon in Cancer. The moon will rise at noon, peak at dusk and set at midnight. Quarter moons are provocative as they prompt definitive change. They represent a turning point or moment of truth. The purpose of this quarter moon is emotional expression (Cancer) concerning […]
Monday, Mar 27 at 10.59pm EST Happy New Moon!! Happy New Year!!! Last month we had a solar eclipse in Pisces, the lowest energy point in the astrological year. This upcoming new moon/new year is perhaps the year’s highest energy point. If a voice deep within urges you here or there, GO. You have not […]