Tonight, Mercury will stop, turn, and begin retracing their steps through the zodiac. We already know this is coming because Mercury has been slowing, slowing, slowing this last week. Time for us to pause as well, slowing our perceiving, processing, … Continued
Overnight, Venus leaves bold Leo to slip into humble service. This is a big shift for the planet of how we relate–to other people, to what we value, to the world of esthetics, and to the world of values itself. … Continued
Two shifts happen tonight, one now and one before dawn. These two complement each other, shifting from flamboyant certainty into something quieter, more vulnerable, and closer to home. The Sun enters Virgo, the mutable Earth sign ruled by Mercury. Already … Continued
Overnight tonight, Mars leaves the slow, steady pace of Taurus to take wing in Gemini. The action planet prefers the quick cleverness of this Air sign, but still doesn’t have a lot of power. Mars gets a boost on take … Continued
Before we woke up, two personal planets shifted signs. This morning felt different somehow, even if you couldn’t quite put your finger on it. The atmosphere shifted into something softer, slower, and steadier. We’re still in the Crescent phase, sorting … Continued
Just as the Sun leaves Gemini for the tender waters of Cancer, Venus steps in. Later today, the planet of relationship enters the sign of the twins. Mercury is here as well, in their home in Air. Welcome bright thoughts, … Continued
Overnight, the Sun enters Cancer for the Summer Solstice (in the northern hemisphere). The Sun stands still for three days, as high and bright as they’ll be this year. This is maximum Sun. While the heat of summer is far … Continued
Trines, a third of a circle, connect planets who support each other. They bring flow, a sense of ease. Except this trine, which captures an intense moment of transition.The Sun and Moon separate from a trine and conjunction to Pluto. … Continued
Tonight’s Full Moon, a total lunar eclipse, is steeped in mystery. Eclipses are eerie events, upsetting the natural order in disturbing ways. Tonight’s Blood Moon is seriously extra. There are plenty of places online to learn how to see the … Continued
Welcome, Beltaine! Have you been dancing with spirits of Nature since May 1? All the better! At Beltaine, we revel in the vibrant force of life, dance in woods and fields, welcome magic, and renew our connections to Nature. We … Continued