People often ask why I’ve devoted so much study to Moon phases. Initially it was an act of insecurity. I figured Moon phases were something every astrologer knew about, except me. As a child I’d been told if I saw the Crescent Moon, it was wise to make a wish. A neighbor who gardened told me that the Moon guided her planting and pruning. Television taught me that when the … [Read more...]
This is my favorite autumn ritual. I usually perform it during a waning Moon, when the Sun or Moon is in Scorpio. But frankly, it's good anytime autumn's falling leaves inspire you to ritually let go of something that you know is no longer good for you. The Green Fire ritual is a powerful way to clear psychic congestion. It signals your subconscious that you’re ready, … [Read more...]
The agricultural "first fruits" holiday, Lammas, is traditionally celebrated on August 1 and is astrologically exact on August 6/7 (when the Sun reaches 15 degrees Leo, just after this New Moon). It is energetically exact whenever you become aware of the spiritual truth that you are an expression of the Sun. To evaluate your current "sunniness" and creative harvest, check … [Read more...]
On July 15, 2016, we celebrated Mooncircles' 16th birthday. No MTV-style parties here, but we have gotten a mobile friendly update. We hope you like the new look. And, we're offering astrological party favors! Find your free chart, moon phase and transit reports here. We launched Mooncircles on a Mercury retrograde near a solar eclipse. I mention this to offer courage to … [Read more...]
For several weeks this spring, a shouting Donald Trump made fun of the way Hillary Clinton was shouting. He complained that her voice was shrill and it hurt to hear it. All politicians shout. But women know exactly what it means when they’re accused of being shrill. It’s code for “Your strength is unattractive.” Recently we lost a beautiful strong woman. Basketball coach Pat … [Read more...]
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