2019 Taurus New Moon begins Snake Month
May 4 2019 is a new Moon in Earth sign Taurus. The Moon is exalted in Taurus, the best sign for the Moon. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet named for the goddess of love, art and beauty. This lunar month is time to enjoy the beauty and creativity of springtime. Uranus, the planet of revolution and change, entered Taurus in May 2018 for seven years until July 2025. This springtime starts a new cycle of powerful energy with potential for great transformation. On a global scale, Uranus in Earth sign Taurus indicates climate change crisis, and radical shifts about material resources...
Read More2019 Leo Eclipse in Tail of Dog Year
January 20 2019 is a full Moon eclipse in Leo. This full Moon is a supermoon, meaning it appears very large in the night sky. Fire sign Leo rules the 5th house of romance, creativity, and children. Under the influence of lion-hearted Leo, people can be kinder to each other in their everyday interactions, with more empathy and understanding. And time for artistic self expression to find or develop hidden talents and let them shine. The eclipsed full Moon, the Sun newly in Aquarius, and Mercury all square Uranus. It’s easy to crave excitement that can be liberating. But it’s better...
Read MoreTHE REAL MACAW!
Maybe you’ve seen or heard of the free flying macaws at Dolores Park in San Francisco. I came across them when I happened to be walking by and saw a crowd gathered under a massive magnolia tree on the corner of 20th Street and Church, next to the Muni J tracks. Everyone was looking up — sun bathers, tourists, picnickers, skaters, tech bros, families – astounded by a baby scarlet macaw perched on a magnolia branch. It appeared as if someone’s pet got loose and flew away when its clipped wings grew out. So I pulled my house keys out of my pocket and shook them to get the...
Read MoreWEIGHT LOSS? WAIT FOR SPRING!
Many people make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight after the holidays. But the cold of winter is the least favorable time of the year for weight loss. According to principles of Chinese medicine, spring is the season for cleansing and weight loss. Now is not the time for a gym membership or work-out regime during cold and flu season when it’s dark at sunset. And this is the worst season for a cleanse. Instead, rest and stay warm. Foods for weight loss are too light for winter. Winter is time for soups and hardier fare. Spring is the time to eat weight-reducing foods...
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