New Moon in Gemini ~ The Conversation

If you could have a conversation with anyone in the world, living or dead, who would it be? I was asked that question about 15 years ago and my answer is the same now as it was then. I had two people in mind. One is a historical figure and the second is my dad. … Continue reading New Moon in Gemini ~ The Conversation

A Poem for the Scorpio Moon ~ Goodnight Moon by Ivan M. Granger

Goodnight Moon Beloved, tell me —Why do you come only when I orphan my ambitions? Why do you show only when all hope has fled? Why, Honeyed Moon, will you meet me only on my funeral bed? And, tell me — Why won't the dead stay dead?  2002 Ivan M. Granger hosts the amazing site, … Continue reading A Poem for the Scorpio Moon ~ Goodnight Moon by Ivan M. Granger

Full Moon in Scorpio ~ Bless this House

This is the time of year when many of us are involved in our spring cleaning rituals. There's a lot of heavy dust lingering from winter that just might be bringing you down. If you're feeling heavy, sluggish, in a rut, or your home just doesn't feel “right" even if you've already scrubbed every square inch, … Continue reading Full Moon in Scorpio ~ Bless this House

Astrological Picture Book ~ 2nd Decan Taurus and the 6 of Pentacles

There are two standard ways to read the minor arcana cards astrologically. One is through the decans, the three 10° divisions of each sign. The other assigns a planet in a sign to each of the minor cards. See Part 1 for reading reversed cards astrologically as retrogrades or eclipses. 6 of Pentacles: 2nd Decan Taurus, Moon … Continue reading Astrological Picture Book ~ 2nd Decan Taurus and the 6 of Pentacles

No Bull ~ It’s Taurus Time

It's so easy to see Taurus in the southern springtime. It's dense, easy, and lustily lush ~ with more shades of green in the tree canopies, grasses, and full-bodied palms than you can imagine. Taurus arrives with the star-shaped blooms and the sensuous scent of the Confederate Star Jasmine that drapes over arbors, fences, and swings ~ … Continue reading No Bull ~ It’s Taurus Time