Archives / October 2003

February 1, 2012

There’s a point in the labor of childbirth when the external world falls away; the mind is drawn radically inward. All energy — body, mind and soul — concentrate on The Work. There is no past, no future, only the moment.  February asks us to experience this Now.

Neptune dives back into oceanic Pisces, where the god of the waters will reside for the next 14 years. Neptune’s last visit to Pisces spawned Spiritualism, philanthropic causes, defense of the rights of the oppressed, communism, and the theory of evolution.

And today? Neptune dissolves the boundaries between “us” and “them.” Neptune in Pisces heralds both a longing for Spirit in all forms, as well...

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December 30, 2011

We’re off to the races! 2012 – the “Year We’ve All Been Waiting For” – is finally here. Just like last year, January starts once again with all of the planets in direct motion. That means, for good or for ill, there’s nothing slowing down the merry-go-round.

The Moon is growing in light and will be full on January 9. Don’t wait on your resolutions this year: the time to start making changes is Now!, so you can ride the wave. Action-loving Mars finally puts on the brakes on January 23, when he stops to catch his breath...

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July 9, 2011

My Dearest Friend,

It’s been a while since we last talked. I’ve missed you, and not a day has gone by when I haven’t thought of you…

The last few years of my life have been challenging – a divorce, a move, reinventing myself as a single mom. I find myself physically and emotionally exhausted, deep in the heart of an astrological mid-life crisis.

Mid-life crisis – (n.) a wild urge to shatter the life you know. A clarion call resounds deep in the psyche, and we must embark on a quest for meaning and purpose. On the well-trod pathless path, we find utter chaos and breathtaking beauty. Dante’s Divine Comedy begins thus:

When I had journeyed...

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July 1, 2011

Midsummer’s dreamy. We hang suspended between the worlds – the old ways no longer serve, the new ways not yet born – in an undefined place of possibilities, hopes and fears.  The stars align in this magical month and whisper: embrace the unknown.

A solar eclipse on July 1 in the sign of Cancer says it’s time to consider how well you are nurturing yourself. When life is uncertain, maintaining a routine is even more important. It provides a place of grounding in a changing world.  A gentle exercise routine, regular meals, a meditation practice several times a day – all of these can help you find a sense of structure in the midst of change.

This month, the Moon’s journey...

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March 28, 2011

The astrology of April 2011 is the most intense and paradoxical of the year, urging us to be wholly engaged in the world and yet removed from it. How we navigate the times will teach us valuable lessons that can serve us well over the coming years…

“Just do it!” Fools certainly rush in the first week of April, when the Sun, Moon and four planets travel together through impetuous Aries. At its best, the zeitgeist will inspire you to power through obstacles and reach the next level; at worst, you’ll burn bridges you’re still standing on.

Other planets on the celestial dance floor offer their cautionary counsel. The Aries stellium is opposed by steadfast Saturn in balanced...

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