October 10, 2009 I couldn't stop myself from running out to the local nursery yesterday to stock up on violas, pansies and some other fall ornamentals ~ cabbage, purple sage, mums, and snapdragons. It's still hot in Georgia, but I don't care. I want my Autumn now! Each of these plants will survive our mild … Continue reading Libra ~ Fall Flowers in the Garden
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 ~ Peace, Man
Peace is an inside job. ~ Stephanie Austin Oct/Nov 2009 issue of The Mountain Astrologer What a day! President Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and it's John Lennon's birthday. This is one magic Libra moment! Peace is Libra's ultimate goal which springs from her desire for partnership and the union of opposites. To celebrate this special … Continue reading Libra ~ Peace, Man
Astro Humor: Copernicus and the Camel Driver
To get a clearer view of the heavens, Copernicus decided to undertake a long journey into the desert. He hired Ahmed, a camel driver, to be his guide. They set their tent up for the night, had a humble meal of flat bread and wine, and fell soundly asleep. Some hours later, Ahmed woke Copernicus and said, "Magi, … Continue reading Astro Humor: Copernicus and the Camel Driver
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”