Archive | May, 2009

Mercury Goes Direct

By on May 30, 2009 in Astrology

Mercury ended its current retrograde period today, May 30, at 6:22 pm PDT. The retrograde period was a great time for harnessing insights gained from inner reflection rather than external focus. Did new ideas spring forth from inward contemplation? Did you discover novel ways to communicate ideas? Did you realize better ways to utilize technological [...]

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Gemini New Moon

By on May 23, 2009 in Astrology

May 24, 2009: Gemini New Moon (exact at 5:11 am PDT) The Gemini New Moon is a day of levity and learning. Curiosity and wonder fill the air and it may seem as if your attention is pulled in a spectrum of directions as you gravitate to the facts, figures, and other pinpoints of information [...]

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Sashaying into Gemini with Lavender

By on May 19, 2009 in Aromatherapy, Astrology

As the Sun moves into Gemini tomorrow, I have been reflecting on the sign of the Twins. I do this each month—I meditate upon greeting the energies of the upcoming Sun sign while bidding the waning sign farewell. It’s a little ritual that I cherish as it helps me to thread together the zodiacal year, [...]

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Taurus/Scorpio Full Moon

By on May 8, 2009 in Astrology

May 8, 2009: Taurus/Scorpio Full Moon (exact at 9:01 pm PDT) During the Taurus/Scorpio Full Moon we experience the juxtaposition of the practical (Taurus) and the emotional (Scorpio). The interplay between these two signs helps us to forge an awareness that what we see—what has form—is reliant upon that which is unseen but deeply felt. [...]

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Mercury Retrograde Begins

By on May 5, 2009 in Astrology

May 6–May 30, 2009: Mercury Retrograde Retrograde periods are times for reflection and heightened inner awareness. Since Mercury symbolizes communication, they way we learn, our siblings, and our neighborhood, this period can yield great insights in related areas of your life. Mercury retrograde lasts about three weeks and occurs three to four times per year; [...]

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Join Us For a Free Astrological Yoga Class in Seattle

By on May 5, 2009 in Events, Yoga

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 5:30pm – 8:00pm Lululemon Store Pacific Place-600 Pine Street, Seattle, WA Please join my dear friend Melina Meza & I for an exciting collaboration of yoga and astrology in celebration of the release of my new book, Planetary Apothecary. Melina will lead an hour-long yoga class that focuses on asanas for [...]

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Planetary Apothecary on the Bookshelf

By on May 4, 2009 in Book

I just wanted to share my excitement with you. On Saturday, we went to the local Barnes & Noble and while perusing through the Astrology section, there it was…my book, Planetary Apothecary. I knew Barnes & Noble was going to carry it but had thought it wasn’t slated to arrive until the end of May. [...]

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