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?

Sun Moves into Virgo ~ Move Over Forest, We’re Looking at Trees

Are you ready to start paying really close attention? Virgo is taking center stage on Tuesday, August 23rd,  as the Sun moves into the sign of the Detail-Dude. Our behavior and perceptions shift to noticing and working on the details. The urge is toward being meticulous ~ you know, cleaning with q-tips to reach all the … Continue reading Sun Moves into Virgo ~ Move Over Forest, We’re Looking at Trees

If You Could have Any Planet in Any Sign, What would It Be?

Is there a dream astro signature that you'd love to have in your chart? Several comments on yesterday's post got me thinking about some really good chart placements people have. It got me to thinking about how a Cap rising sign could be really helpful. The rising sign says so much about how we present ourselves to … Continue reading If You Could have Any Planet in Any Sign, What would It Be?

How Does Saturn Scare You?

Saturn can symbolize what we fear, not in the otherworldly spooky way that Pluto does. Saturn can tell us where we feel inadequate, where we haven't received the training we need to feel at ease in the world, areas where we're deficient somehow, even where opportunity escapes us. Thinking about Saturn in Libra might bring up … Continue reading How Does Saturn Scare You?