Annnnd we welcome the Grand Cross, Full Moon...triggering the Jupiter/Uranus opposition...right on time guys! :-)* Remember that this Grand Cross is also happening at the same time the USA is experiencing a Pluto/Sun opposition...hence today we're defending a tyrant's sexual adventures because we're so awfully open minded while simultaneously condemning the idea that his pee-pee fetishes may have been used by Russia to blackmail him. My facebook feed is also filled with two voices this morning, …
Full Moon/Grand Cross Approaching
What to watch for this week as the Full Moon approaches...* This Full Moon will create a grand cross between the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Uranus, with Pluto in close range as well.* It's a peak moment where the tensions we're experiencing in different areas of our lives converge simultaneously, perhaps breaking something down that is no longer working, perhaps breaking through a barrier, or perhaps intensifying and illuminating something that has been stirring beneath the surface.* Sometimes …
Mercury Direct Again but Mars/Saturn Coming
Tough forecast today, but hopefully peppered with some optimism and Mercury direct clarity:* Mercury is direct, hopefully presenting forward movement where there have been delays, setbacks, or confusion!* Facing opposition or obstacles in the midst of growing something or trying to move toward a goal (Moon moving toward opposition with Saturn)* Challenges, conflicts, disagreements about how to move forward (Moon moving toward square with Mars)* Building, strategizing, planning, and competition …
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Sun/Pluto and a Good Day
The Sun and Pluto are conjoined today, and the Moon is moving toward a trine with both of them.* It's a good day to lie low and steer clear of drama* It's also a good day for total transformation* It's a good day to embrace the change* It's a good day to say yes to your fears * It's a good day to purify/cleanse and heal* It's a good day for a purge* It's a good day to see a situation completely transform and to find help and support unexpectedly or in a powerful new way* It's a good day for …
Sun/Pluto Conjunction
The Sun approaches a conjunction to Pluto...* You are seeing your worst fears. This doesn't mean your worst fears will come true, but it does mean your worst fears have something to say and you shouldn't push them aside or they will grow louder and perhaps more destructive.* You are realizing the truth of a situation, or the error of your ways, or you are realizing something that has been hidden or covered up.* Your understanding of something is beginning to undergo a complete change.* Your …
2017’s First Turning Point
It's first quarter Moon today and the Sun is approaching a conjunction with Pluto. This morning you might be able to feel something stirring deep within, or you might be noticing that the holiday period is starting to slough off its skin and the new year finally feels like its emerging.Hexagram 24 of the I Ching is called "Return." The image shows a footprint walking away from a town to return to its home, or to return from where it came. The decision talks about both the concepts of return and …
Moon and Mercury Today
Happy Wednesday everyone. Here's your daily planetary weather!* Watch for revising, editing, reworking something this morning as the Moon squares Mercury retrograde.* After finding a leak in the ship, today we implement a plan to repair or fix the leak.* Doing a half-ass job with something leads to delays or set backs (Moon square Saturn moving to square Mercury retrograde).* Thinking too big, we miss an important detail (Moon square Mercury retrograde and both planets in Jupiter's domiciles).* …
Waxing Moon Square to Saturn
Today's horoscope with the Moon in Pisces...* It's normal if things feel heavier, slower, and more depressive today. The Moon is moving into a square with Saturn.* Moon/Saturn while the Moon is waxing we have to be extra careful about picking up toxins, or putting something "into" our system that will essentially slow it down, stop it up, block or prohibit us in some way.* Moon/Saturn while the Moon is waxing may indicate the building or constructing of something, or roadblocks or delays while …
First Daily Horoscope of 2017!
The Moon is in Pisces today, just separating from a very visible and lovely looking conjunction to Venus and now moving today through a web of further planetary connections.As we begin this new year, here are some of the top transits for us to keep our eye on, as well as today's:* It's a good day to start emerging from the holiday hangover and to return to our best habits and practices,but we should expect that the temptation to continue in some not so great habits will still be here today …
Final Kickstarter Numbers Are In!!
Happy 2017 everyone! Our final numbers are in for this year's kickstarter, and we raised $51,023 from 368 backers. We also accomplished two major stretch goals in addition to supporting my daily horoscopes for the year ahead: the building a community/teaching herbal medicine garden, and the relocation of our yoga studio in 2017.We can't say thank you enough for this tremendous showing of support from my readers, from our friends and family, and from the Sky House Yoga community in general. We …
Happy 2017: Now Let’s Feed Fear a Suck It Sandwich!
Ten astrological reasons to be excited for 2017, even if 2016 was challenging (and make sure you listen to the attached sound track!).1. Every planet teaches us how to feed fear a suck it sandwich if we pay attention to them carefully.2. All death is dazzling beauty and faith to the soul eternal. Say yes like Jupiter.3. All death and even murder is made into light for those who see the limits of darkness and ignorance, who see their impermanence. Say yes like Saturn.4. Every ounce of pain is the …
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Mars/Neptune and the Drive to Oblivion
Happy Belated New Moon Everyone!Today Mars is moving closer to a conjunction with Neptune. Here are a few things to watch for:* The drive to oblivion (reckless, indulgent, or driven to dissolve ourselves in our desires).* The passion, drive, and intensity of an other-worldly vision or feeling* The desire to transcend overwhelms, consumes, inspires* The subjects of violence and water, or disaster and water* Competition and fluidity* Martyrs, victims, saviors, and the causes we would die or …
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