My mom, a robustly optimistic Sun in Taurus person, was fond of saying that it’s the bad times in life that make us appreciate the good ones. That’s a fine theory; but a certain amount of Moon/Pluto, Neptune in Scorpio skepticism persuaded me early on that bad times can, in fact, taint the good ones – by making us distrustful, jaded, and regretful. Consider Adam and … [Read more...]
Fire! How I Spent my Mars Retrograde Station
Mars turned retrograde on September 9. During its powerful station the day before, a wildfire devastated my Oregon hometown of Talent. I’m so fortunate my home survived. The Almeda Fire raced from the highway into my town—down my very street. It came within 200 feet of my house! Thanks to the gods, the firefighters and the asphalt of Talent Avenue—the cross … [Read more...]
Libra New Moon: Enduring Love
Since they met in the early 1970s, Charles and Camilla (now the King and Queen Consort of England) knew they belonged together. They both love the great outdoors and championing social causes. He finds her captivating; she gets his oddball sense of humor, and always has a comforting word for him. He likely would have married her then, if he hadn’t shipped off for the Navy – and … [Read more...]
Virgo New Moon: Firing on all Cylinders
Years ago, a friend and I drove to the remote desert east of Los Angeles to do a ritual. We hiked far out into the wilderness to set up camp and build a fire. The ritual was so powerful that we lost track of time. When we were finished it was dusk, and neither of us could remember the way back to the car. Just then, my body did something remarkable. It shifted into overdrive … [Read more...]
Leo New Moon: Making a Comeback
For the first time since 1952, cheetahs will soon roam wild in India once again. Eight of the big cats, famed for reaching speeds of 70 mph without breaking a sweat, are set to arrive in August from Namibia, to make their home at Kuno-Palpur National Park. A combination of hunting, habitat loss and food scarcity led to the cheetah’s extinction in India, but thankfully, now … [Read more...]
