Here's a tip for all you gardeners out there who are anxious to get your containers changed for the autumn and winter season. The best times to get your pansies, violets, mums, snapdragons, ornamental cabbages, and Dianthus transplanted are: Friday, November 4th, after 3:18am and before 2:02pm on Sunday, the 6th, when the Moon is in Pisces, or Tuesday, … Continue reading Planting with the Moon for Winter Flowers
Tracking the Moon
Parkinson's disease weakens the voice. Sometimes it's hard to hear what the person is saying or to understand them clearly. For three days every month, my mother (who had this terrible disease) decided to make a series of phone calls. She'd call family, insurance companies, and Medicare. Her favorite call of all was the one to the … Continue reading Tracking the Moon
What’s Your Favorite Moon Phase?
It's a Last Quarter Moon today, my favorite. I love spotting her in the morning sky. We don't always notice the Moon during daylight hours, but she's there a lot. I fell in love with the Moon in the daytime sky before I ever started learning astrology. Imagine what a treat it was when I discovered … Continue reading What’s Your Favorite Moon Phase?
Moons and Eccentric Celebrations of January 2011
New Moon in Capricorn and Solar Eclipse ~ January 4th Isn't it a relief that January 1st rides in on a happy, buoyant Sagittarian Moon? Let's cross our fingers and hope that's an omen for a little luck in 2011. On Tuesday, January 4th, the New Moon in Capricorn gives you a very strong opportunity to take … Continue reading Moons and Eccentric Celebrations of January 2011