There is lots going on in the sky on Thursday, January 12. My advice earlier in the week was "this is a good day to stay home in bed if you can!" There will be a short-lived Grand Cross in cardinal signs, a four-way tug-of-war in the "get-it-done" houses. It's going to be difficult to accomplish anything with four strong planets pulling in different directions. It's a day for being frazzled and distracted and constantly dealing with one problem after another. The good news is that the … [Read more...] about Celestial Tug of War tomorrow!
Moon
Full Moon in the Shadow of Mercury Retrograde
Today marks the Cold Moon, the full moon nearest the winter solstice. This is the third and last super moon of 2016. This full moon is exact at 7:06 PM Eastern time (UTC: 12:06 am December 14) and occurs at 22 Gemini. Gemini is ruled by Mercury, and this Gemini full moon occurs during the shadow period leading up to next Monday's Mercury retrograde, making for a very interesting setup indeed. All full moons are, by definition, Moon (your potential) opposite Sun (ego, self, conscious … [Read more...] about Full Moon in the Shadow of Mercury Retrograde
Supermoon — a Call to Action
On Sunday we have a "super" full moon in Aries. The full moon in October is traditionally called Hunter's Moon because it rises at sunset (as all full moons do), allowing additional light to extend the shorter autumn day for hunters and farmers. A super moon occurs because the moon's orbit around earth is slightly elliptical, not a true circle. When the full moon occurs at a point in the orbit closest to earth (the perigee), the moon appears considerably larger and brighter than usual. … [Read more...] about Supermoon — a Call to Action
September 27 — Feeling unconventional?
This morning the Moon (feelings) is trine (120°, an easy aspect) Uranus (quirkiness, rebellion). It's a good time to let your inner nonconformist out to play. Wear sparkly shoes to work. Dance down the street wearing a red scarf. Spaghetti for breakfast, anyone? … [Read more...] about September 27 — Feeling unconventional?