After her retrograde, Venus is rising--from June 2020 to March 2021. How do you strengthen your new feminine power? Going forward, what myth do you follow? The astrology chart for 1:45 am in Portland on July 18 shows a stunning opposition in the heavens. On the streets below, there’s a tense standoff—between angry protestors and armed federal agents. At the top of the … [Read more...]
Lammas: Time to honor Self and Sun
Whether you're in the midst of a creative high or low, Lammas is an auspicious time to pause, measure, and appreciate your journey. Lammas is the cross-quarter holiday most often ignored. We're no longer an agrarian culture. Yet this "first fruits" celebration still runs in our blood, making this an ideal time to evaluate your year so far. So under-celebrated, today we could … [Read more...]
Ritual: Leo Aquarius Full Moon
Drawing down the moon... Imagine above you the round glowing disc of the moon, bathing you in a protective circle of light. Vibrant with energy, your space is transformed, filled with the purity of spirit. Stand and raise your arms above your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a sacred chalice, drawing the power … [Read more...]
Transformed? Your Venus retrograde report card
If you plow through a yoga class—moving from pose to pose—without pausing to notice the effect of each shape—you miss the divine conversation occurring inside you. It’s the same with astrology. If you drive from transit to transit—without stopping to observe the effect of these encounters—you miss the celestial conversations taking place within. Astrologers rarely talk … [Read more...]
Ritual: Cancer New Moon
3-Minute New Moon Ritual Ground your body, clear your mind... Become aware of your body. Notice how gravity holds and connects you to earth. It’s as though your body is an ancient stone temple—solid, strong, secure. Sanctify this temple. Imagine a priestess is pouring sacred water and scattering rose petals, all the way down, from your head to your toes. Any anxiety or … [Read more...]
