Summer Solstice, Full Moon, and Mercury Retrograde
SUMMER SOLSTICE Thursday June 20 at 10:04 pm PDT is Summer Solstice, the longest day in the northern hemisphere. Mother Nature is at her peak during this time of abundant light. On this day the Sun enters sensitive Water sign Cancer, the sign of the mother, nurturer, and healer that rules the 4th house of astrology, the house of family, roots, and home. Feng shui enhancements are favored at this time, especially improvements that add beauty to your environment. FULL MOON IN CAPRICORN Sunday June 23 at 4:32 am PDT is a full Moon in the Earth sign Capricorn. This is an ideal time to let your...
Read MoreFebruary 2 Candlemas — Divination with Animals
HAPPY CANDLEMAS 2013! February 2 is Candlemas, also known as Imbolc or Michaelmas. Today marks the point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Candlemas is an auspicious day for divination with all types of animals — not just groundhogs! Contemplate a question that has a yes/no solution, then start observing the movement of animals. So take some time today to observe nature, and get a second opinion from the creatures that surround us. My favorite form of animal divination is ornithomancy, divination from the flight of birds. A bird flying to the right means yes, to the left...
Read MoreLucky Full Moon in Aquarius
FULL MOON IN AQUARIUS The full Moon on August 1 is the first of two full Moons in August. The next full Moon on August 31 will be a blue Moon in the sensitive Water sign Pisces. Wednesday August 1 is a full Moon is in the humanitarian Air sign Aquarius. Aquarius is innovative, independent, and champions social change. This full Moon is time to connect with people from all walks of life, work collaboratively, and appreciate your friendships. Allow others to be unique and express their individuality. Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the planet of rebellion and change, so be open to experiment and...
Read MoreGEMINI NEW MOON + FIRE HORSE MONTH and SUMMER SOLSTICE
NEW MOON IN GEMINI Tuesday June 19 is a new Moon in the lively, mercurial Air sign Gemini. Sun, Moon, and Venus are all in Gemini, making this an ideal time for lively social gatherings and creative adventures. Short travels and trips are fortunate during this lunar cycle, especially before Mercury goes retrograde from July 14 – August 7. Good to network, make connections, and share ideas with close friends and family members. Under Gemini’s influence, everyone wants to chat and everyone has lots to say. It’s easy to be inspired by Gemini’s fast energy, but equally as easy...
Read MoreFebruary 2 CANDLEMAS – Between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox
HAPPY CANDLEMAS! February 2 is Candlemas, also known as Imbolc or Michaelmas. Today marks the point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Candlemas is an auspicious day for divination with all types of animals — not just groundhogs! Contemplate a question that has a yes/no solution, then start observing the movement of animals. So take some time today to observe nature, and get a second opinion from the creatures that surround us. My favorite form of animal divination is ornithomancy, divination from the flight of birds. A bird flying to the right means...
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