On March 7, 2023, we'll experience a Virgo Full Moon. Full moons involve the Sun and Moon being in opposition to each other (180 degrees away from each other from the perspective from earth as seen on an astrology chart), which tends to bring your Outer-Self and Inner-Self into opposition as well. Opposition usually has a negative connotation, but in reality, opposition just means that there are opposites involved. Opposites can be good/bad pairs, but they can also exist in neutral/neutral, ...

On February 27, 2023, we'll experience a Gemini First Quarter Moon. Whenever there's a First or Third Quarter Moon, I talk about the Inner-Self and Outer-Self seeming to be in a conflict of values--a conflict of values that's actually a conflict of strategies. But what does that mean? First of all, let's talk about values. Values are a set of ideals and principles that guide your behavior and help you determine what is desirable and what is not desirable. A person who values or holds the value ...

Happy Moonday to you!  Have you ever wondered why I say that sometimes? It's because, traditionally, Mondays are associated with the moon. Each day of the week essentially has a planetary "ruler" that is actually often reflected in the language we use.  A few examples:  Monday, Moon-day. In Spanish, lunes for Monday and luna for moon. Tuesday is martes in Spanish, and Mars is the planetary ruler of Tuesday. Thursday is Thor's Day, and Thor is another name for Jupiter, ...

For much of my time studying astrology and working with clients, I've used a model for interacting with the moon's cycle that was based on the recommendations and research of other astrologers, though I added in my own elements including meditative journaling and a particular style of creating relevant journaling prompts. I've more recently developed an approach to using the moon's phases for bringing awareness and purpose to emotion and intuition that's based solidly in my own research and ...

I absolutely love this time of year when we experience a Pisces New Moon! Why? Because I was born on a Pisces New Moon! As someone with a Pisces Sun and Moon conjunct the Imum Coeli, I often find myself longing to retreat from the world. The energy of Pisces can be incredibly sensitive, keyed into values that are eternal in nature, and prone to fantasy and dissociation. The Imum Coeli is the most introverted angle on the chart, and with my identity (Sun) and emotions/inner self (Moon) being in ...

Pisces Season begins when the Sun enters the region of the sky associated with the constellation Pisces. Running from approximately February 20th to March 20th every year, it heralds a time when our collective attention naturally turns towards Pisces themes, such as matters of faith and doubt, transcendence and dissociation, intuition and illusion. Pisces is the Mystic of the Zodiac. The Innocent. The One Who Merges. Pisces energy invites us to look beyond the 'veil' of our physical senses and ...

Coming up on February 13, 2023, we'll be experiencing a 3rd Quarter Moon in Scorpio Here are the specifics of this particular 3rd quarter moon: Moon: emotions, inner-self, intuitive focus in Scorpio: depth, transformation, death and rebirth, taboos, fears, resilience, subconscious, soul's worth is in a seeming conflict of values with Sun: outer-self, external focus, ego in Aquarius: society, groups, mentors and mentoring, the internet, friendships, science, innovation, the unexpected, unique ...

If you're new to the idea of archetypes and haven't already read my intro post about archetypes, you may want to before reading further. You can find my Intro to Archetypes post here. Now that you have a foundation in the concept of archetypes, let’s explore four feminine archetypes that figure prominently in my work, how they can impact you, and ways to use astrology and your body as a bridge to support you in meeting, empowering, and integrating your versions of those archetypes. Four ...

There is both masculine and feminine energy existing in all things. It’s not so much about man vs woman or gender norms, though biological sex definitely sets a blueprint for the balance of feminine and masculine energies in the body. However, the opposing and complementary energies of yin and yang, feminine and masculine, penetrating and receptive exist in everything and in everyone (regardless of biological sex or sexual orientation). Finding your own balance between yin and yang within ...

Next Sunday, February 5, 2023 we’ll experience a full moon in Leo. Because a full moon involves an opposition between the Sun and Moon, we tend to collectively and personally experience opposition that usually manifests as external circumstances giving us an opportunity to practice balancing opposing energies.  So, let's break this Leo Full Moon down: Moon: emotions, intuition, inner-self in Leo: play, generosity, romance, children, loving from the heart, creativity is triggering ...