Full Moon in Sagittarius ~ The Archer Moon

At the very center of the Milky Way is the strongest gravitational pull in the galaxy. Known as Sagittarius A, this area is "the galactic center." It is a game of twists and turns, a never-ending pull that, miraculously, allows us to maintain our balance instead of spinning out of control. Just as a dancer spots a point … Continue reading Full Moon in Sagittarius ~ The Archer Moon

Mars ~ Making it Happen

 Mars ~ the epitome of power and passion. As the god of war and aggression, Mars has an iffy reputation, but without his strong qualities we would all be unmotivated lazy slobs lying around wishing someone would pass the chips and dip. We'd never get anything done or make any progress toward our goals.   Mars … Continue reading Mars ~ Making it Happen

Symbols of Aquarius

One of the things I love about studying the signs is the myriad ways they reveal themselves to us ~ not just in our behavior and personality traits, but in all the things we see around us every day. Some symbols are obvious while others are lesser known, archaic, and seemingly odd or out of place. … Continue reading Symbols of Aquarius

Libra ~ Mandala Art as a Healing Tool

Several years ago, while browsing in a bookstore, I picked up a copy of Mandalas for Meditation kit edited by Zoe Frances and read this, "Suddenly the doctor noticed the most amazing changes in her patients. Not only did they seem calmer and more centered, the overall atmosphere had become more harmonious and lighthearted." During … Continue reading Libra ~ Mandala Art as a Healing Tool

Libra ~ Astrological Symbolism of “Gone with the Wind”

When Margaret Mitchell wrote "Gone with the Wind," she gave us the most passionately romantic couple of the 20th century. Would it surprise you to know that Mitchell was a Scorpio with Venus in Libra? Would that remind you of Scarlett O'Hara just a tiny little bit? Libra seems a fitting time to honor this bedazzling … Continue reading Libra ~ Astrological Symbolism of “Gone with the Wind”