Gemini New Moon : Star-Crossed Love
Of all the quirky, beautiful items I inherited from my dad, this Alberto Vargas print of Scheherazade is my favorite. The legendary storyteller has a place of honor opposite my desk, where she inspires me as I write. So I was recently thrilled to discover a gorgeous film from 2000 based on her story. In this movingly told tale of the Arabian Nights, clever Scheherazade … [Read more...]
Ask Luna-May 6, 2016
Taurus New Moon: Slow and Steady
On a stroll in the neighborhood, I turned the corner to see a large tortoise striding toward me. Hello! His guardian gave me a bemused smile; she’s used to the shocked expressions when people see her pet walking the streets. Welcome to the season of Taurus, a fixed earth sign. The tortoise is one of my favorite Taurus symbols. Steady and determined, this charming creature gets … [Read more...]
A Magic Carpet Ride at the Aries New Moon
Recently I bought a magic carpet, covered in beautiful mandala-like designs. My cat Nora thinks it’s magical too – she likes to sit at the very center and survey her domain. The carpet hasn’t yet taken us on any mystical flights, at least in the literal sense. But it lights up the living room with a sense of possibility and promise, and I swear it has stimulated my creative … [Read more...]
