Linking the heavens to your earth-bound life is beneficial. Your inner rhythms become more confident as you harmonize with the outer symphony and your life acquires a more beautiful soundtrack. The two sky events most worth paying attention to this cycle occur on June 21, when it's solstice and Venus enters the shadow of her retrograde. Solstice signals a change of seasons. … [Read more...]
If somebody sold Moon Water in my town, sales would be brisk. Ashland Oregon is abundant with individuals who genuinely revere the Divine Feminine and believe in the powers of subtle energies. And while quite a few of us actually dance under the Full Moon, many more of us, unfortunately, simply dance with the idea of doing it, and most months, we’re even too busy for that. … [Read more...]
Note from Dana: I'm happy to have as my guest blogger, the talented flower essence artist, Jane Ellen. Her intimacy with Venus through flowers makes her an exquisitely passionate advocate for this campaign. Prior to the “Women On 20’s” campaign, had you ever noticed that there are no female figures on our paper money? Since my early twenties, I have longed to see women on … [Read more...]
Every year, when the Sun is in Taurus, I celebrate with my favorite Venus ritual. I get out the calendar and look for the most auspicious Friday that month. Best is a Friday when both the Sun and Moon are in Venus-ruled signs. Even better if it coincides with a cross-quarter holiday, as it does this year. In my experience, this is rare! May 1 is Beltane and the Moon is in … [Read more...]
We need grounding during eclipses. So place your bare feet on the altar of this Pisces New Moon. Traditionally, this sign rules the feet. Some ancient wise one must have seen how the soles are a doorway to the soul as it circulates through your body. Your feet are vital centers for energy flow. When you energetically plug your toes into the earth, notice what happens: you will … [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
