RIP Jupiter

For the past 12 years (one Jupiter cycle), my Catahoula Leopard Dog Jupiter has been my companion—neither faithful, nor particularly loving, but nonetheless, much loved. He’s been one of the great teachers of my life, opening me to wider patience and compassion, and initiating me into secrets of the heart I couldn’t have touched any other way. Bodies age and die, but to the … [Read more...]

The July 29 Star of David

If only Kate Middleton can wait until the 29th! That's when a rare alignment known as the "Star of David" occurs. According to ancient astrologers, this aspect heralds the birth of a king.  Astrologically minded historians believe that this was the "star" the three wise men were actually following when Christ was born.  Those born on July 29 this year should be blessed with … [Read more...]

The Sun enters Leo

On this Full Moon, the Sun moves into his own sign—ripening his favorite qualities! The Leo season celebrates love, self-confidence, generosity, romance, dignity, joy, enthusiasm, pride, courage, and passion.  This is the month to see life through the eyes of a child.  Children live in the moment; having fun is their primary goal. Especially when they’re feeling safe and seen, … [Read more...]

Recipe for Magical Manifestation

This month the sky offers an outstanding celestial recipe for magical manifestation. If you have a dream or two you'd like to energize, the Grand Water Trine offers a rare energetic boost, as it's harmonizing three powerful archetypes in life-giving water signs: expansive and optimistic Jupiter, exalted in nourishing Cancer;  hard-working Saturn, not afraid of tackling anything … [Read more...]

The Wheel Turns

Summer--and the longest day of the year--has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere! During recent weeks, the Sun has been marching toward its northernmost limit on the horizon. It now lingers there awhile. That’s what “solstice” means—to stand still. It’s winter in the Southern Hemisphere; the days are short, as the Sun stands at the southernmost limit of the horizon. North or … [Read more...]