Is it possible to transcend difficult transits? In his article in the April/May 2019 issue of The Mountain Astrologer, “A Mystic Looks at Astrology,” Ray Grasse posed that question to occultist Shelly Trimmer. Trimmer replied with an anecdote about his teacher, Paramahansa Yogananda, renowned yogi and founder of Self Realization Fellowship. It seems that Yogananda’s secretary … [Read more...]
Cancer Full Moon: All in the Family
At the holiday season, we all crave the comfort of family around us – as difficult as that may be this year while the pandemic rages on. But some people naturally create family all year ’round. Christie Purviance, for example, is known for treating her patients like loved ones. The Houston-area ICU nurse regularly works 15-hour shifts, going above and beyond the call of duty to … [Read more...]
Sagittarius Solar Eclipse: Changing Direction
What would you do if you found a live koala nestled in the branches of your Christmas tree? When she first spotted the adorable cub, Amanda McCormick of southern Australia couldn’t believe her eyes. But the special visitor quickly brought a big smile to McCormick’s face. And luckily for us, she took pictures before calling a wildlife rescue group, who escorted the gentle … [Read more...]
Gemini Full Moon Eclipse: Cultivating Curiosity
Last night my cousins and I held our Thanksgiving gathering over Zoom. The Nevada City contingent kept cutting in and out, but we made the best of it, thankful to see one another again after an entire year. For so many of us, the Internet has become a lifeline. Yet it’s also been unreliable lately, largely because millions have been trying to connect virtually. For a person … [Read more...]
Scorpio New Moon: Changing Times
Art by Sketch, IG@thisissketch Come gather ’round, people wherever you roam And admit that the waters around you have grown And accept it that soon you’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin’, then you better start swimmin’ Or you’ll sink like a stone, for the times they are a-changin’ There are times when you can feel the zeitgeist shifting. The … [Read more...]
