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Cosmic Curiosities
Genius hangs not in the answers but in the questions as the inquisitive Gemini moon mixes it up with several planets, stirring curiosities at every corner. "The test of a good teacher is not how many questions he can ask his pupils that they will answer readily, but how many questions he inspires them to ask him which he finds it hard to ...Read more
Social Stirrings of a Gemini Moon
It is common to, in the presence of those we admire, squirm internally, deciding which facet of ourselves to present. This discomfort arises out of our aspiration to be like our heroes. If we already knew how to embody the qualities, it wouldn't be growth to get there. The uncertainty we feel is evidence of bridging the gap between who we are ...Read more
Jupiter's Message
We are threads in a web so vast we cannot see its edges, yet our touch sends waves; our choices bend the weave. As the Jupiter turn gathers momentum, imagine what power may bloom when we step beyond our insular lives to sense the connections that bind us, not as masters of the world but as partners in its resplendent, unfolding fabric.
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Venus Changes Sign; Jupiter Changes Direction
It is possible to collaborate with entities that cannot or will not help you. This type of one-sided collaboration involves observing, understanding and respecting the rules. A paradox: As we honor and study fickle forces, such as nature or time, they will seem less indifferent -- and in some way, we may even appear to earn their favor.
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You Are Doing Your Part
A single cell hums with purpose, without wondering why its work matters or questioning the whole. The stomach cell churns, the lung cell breathes, and the body thrives because each piece plays its quiet part. The Mercurial trine to Jupiter suggests that actions and moments that feel isolated or unnoticed will contribute most to the greater ...Read more
Be the Groundhog
One thing we learn from the mascot of Groundhog Day, our fearless Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers, the Prognosticator of Prognosticators, the Weather Prophet Extraordinaire, is that it helps to have a cool name. Also, our reaction to our own shadow self can have implications in the larger world. Under the Aries moon, we each decide for ...Read more
Venus and Neptune Conjunction
Daydreams and fantasies can provide a hit of dopamine that feels productive, making us believe we're making progress when, in reality, we might just be running in place in the landscape of our mind. The position of Venus to Neptune warns us to make sure we're building a bridge to the life we want, not an escape hatch from the life we're in. ...Read more
On a Lunar Conjunction to Saturn
The way we present ourselves tells people how we want them to see us and gives suggestions as to what to do with us. This is just the way of the material world. Maybe we don't like to give labels, but we must because processing is impossible without them. To keep things from falling into chaos, the world demands a taxonomy. Today's decisions...Read more
Uranus Turns Envious
The rebellious planet turns around today rocking up the emotional world with an energy shift that shakes up pangs of envy for some. Because it speaks to your core desires, envy can be utilized. It can give you an accurate sense of the potential for joy in a given relationship, possession or role. Envy can steer you from what society says ...Read more
Year of the Snake
The new moon in Aquarius sets the stage for a visionary beginning, ushering in the Lunar New Year of the Snake. Aquarius' airy energy inspires innovation and community, encouraging us to dream in wild, transformative arcs, while the Snake symbolizes rebirth and deep personal evolution. Together, they call us to trust our instincts to align ...Read more
Last Day of the Dragon
As the Year of the Dragon exhales its final ember, we find ourselves beneath the mystical glow of three conjunctions. Honor the fire-breathing spirit that has propelled us forward with daring dreams and unrelenting courage. The dragon, a symbol of transformation and power, leaves behind a trail of luminous scales, a reminder of the ways we've ...Read more
Mercury Enters Aquarius
Like the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the two before it, every small emotional exchange contributes to a growing pattern of connection and understanding. In the math of kindness, a supportive word, a shared smile or a thoughtful gesture might seem insignificant on its own but will accumulate into a larger, more complex...Read more
Clearing for the Upcoming New Moon
Emotions are like wheat seeds in a mill. They fall into the flour sack when processed. They make it through when they are ground fine enough, and until then, they don't. There's no use judging yourself for what you can't let go of. Keep the process going until it's done. Feel the feelings and turn over the ideas, and they'll eventually wear ...Read more
Charmed Aspects of Venus and Mars
The water sign trine of Venus and Mars suggests that no matter what you lay down at the altar of love, the act of giving makes you richer, if not in the way you wanted, then in other ways -- for instance, richer in wisdom or in compassion. For this reason, love's sacrifices cannot be. All pure-hearted gestures can only be teachers.
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Venus Throws the Gauntlet
When Venus opposes Mars, it's a sign for caution. Remember what's at stake beyond your own ego. When you're not sure how or whether to proceed, stall. It will give you time to understand the dynamics in play and to see what emerges as important and aligned with your values. It's better to have the benefit of a strategy than be at the whim of ...Read more
Mercury Opposes Mars
Though complaining to the right people can be the first step in changing a dynamic, the complaining itself is not what fixes things and may be totally unnecessary. The Mercury and Mars opposition suggests skipping this step altogether. Go straight to coming up with possible solutions to present to the people who have the power to implement ...Read more
Who's the Bad Guy?
Under this Scorpio moon, we are reminded how melodramas need a villain, superheroes need a nemesis, and fairy tales need an evil queen. In real life, the bad guy has such a nuanced and ever-shifting role, you're sometimes not sure who it is. Usually, it's the other person. Unless you're the other person -- then it's you.
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Conjunction Junction, What's Your Function?
The implications of a solar conjunction to Pluto suggest that some games are won by playing harder. Some are won through persistence, availability, vulnerability or strategy. Some games are won by chance. In games that can't be won, the winners are the ones who don't play at all.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). At first, your special interest ...Read more
Moon of Shared Humanity
Under the harmonious Libra moon, we honor Martin Luther King Jr., whose dream of equality and justice continues to inspire. Like the moon's balance, King sought to bridge divides, weaving harmony into the fabric of a fractured world. His voice, steadfast and resonant, called for love to triumph over hate and courage to dismantle fear. ...Read more
Dawning of the Age
If Aquarius season were a wine, it might be called "Enlightenment," with a label highlighting a socially provocative image featuring the spirit of individuality. On the nose would be humanitarian ideals. The first swish would conjure collective innovation, with notes of technology, friendship and our better angels. The toast would be one of ...Read more