It’s been only a month since Venus turned retrograde: how the goddess' pot has been stirring! During her once-ever-18-months retro periods, Venus typically puts on a good show. She peels back the cultural and personal curtains to reveal what troubles her in the areas that she rules. Her big topics of course are are love, money, and happiness. But there are also women's issues, … [Read more...]
Venus has recently disappeared from the night sky. Like Colorado's gold-stained Animas River in the picture above, she's entering the Underworld. She's readying herself to meet the Sun god and be made new again. And, like the contaminated river, she's not going quietly or gracefully. This is the time in her 18-month cycle when we--and the world--are easily inflamed. Outrage is … [Read more...]
A Full Moon is considered "blue" when it's the second Full Moon in a month, a phenomenon occurring approximately once every two to three years, which may or may not be rare enough to deserve its cliche, "once in a blue Moon." You won't find much lore about Blue Moons in ceremonial history. That's because they're man-made, not Moon made. Luna has never given us two Full Moons … [Read more...]
On the 15th day of July 2015, we celebrate Mooncircles' 15th birthday. That means, on our little piece of the cloud, we've celebrated over 375 New and Full Moons. We appreciate all who have joined us over the years in celebrating the Divine Feminine. We hope our ever widening circles of Moon lovers continue to bring more wisdom, joy, and intuitive understanding to the … [Read more...]
If you're lucky enough to have a view of the Western sky at sunset, no doubt over the past week you've been inspired by a most beautiful display. Venus and Jupiter--the two brightest planets--have been growing closer and closer. They will be at their closest on Tuesday night, when the Moon will be almost full. Make a wish! Venus and Jupiter are the gift givers of the … [Read more...]
Dana’s writing… brings the meaning of the planets to life like no other writer in this field. She’s the Meryl Streep of astrological writers: smart, sane, and insightful...”
Jeff Jawer, The Mountain Astrologer
