Is This the Right Time for That?

Blending Intuition with Astrology My client had three Scorpio planets in her chart. I was discussing her intuition when she asked, “What is intuition?”—which is typical of the Scorpio nature—not to let big concepts breeze by without investigating them. This sign likes to get to the bottom of things. It was a good question. My answer was “anytime you know something you have no … [Read more...]

Quick and Easy Transformation Meditation

Here's a 3-minute imagination exercise that can reboot your psyche for the season. It draws from the power of Scorpio's Phoenix, that mythical bird of radiant plumage who, when cremated on a funeral pyre, rose from the ashes into new life. We all have this soul capacity. If you've ever experienced loss and difficulty and survived to smile and laugh again, you have an inner … [Read more...]

Spell for the Harvest Moon

It's a special Full Moon. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it's the Harvest Moon, the Full Moon closest to the Autumn Equinox, when the Sun entered Libra and the Earth turned toward a new season. Libra is a cardinal sign and in cardinal months we're often inspired to take new action. There is energy for movement and change! But first, bless yourself with a little Moon magic. … [Read more...]

A Simple Leo Enchantment

New Moons aren't just for wishing. Better to enchant this area of life with the gift of your attention. Fire up the Leo "neural circuits" with authentic appreciation. My son is currently 24 and enjoying an internship in Portland. I'm proud of him, but when I think about Leo victories, I remember a night when he was six. “Mom,” he announced, "don’t move and don’t scream. … [Read more...]

When Moon Meets Moon

When two people have compatible Moons (or flowing aspects between one’s Moon and another’s planets), astrologers say that this will be a comfortable relationship, with plenty of shared sympathies and intuitive understanding. The Moon describes what we want from family life and the way we like to be at home. Venus and Mars charge our relationships with passion. But for … [Read more...]