Usually Mars takes about 6 weeks to traverse a sign. But not recently. Given its unique recent retrograde cycle, Mars has been roaring through one singular sign—Leo—for the past 7-1/2 months! When the planet of will and assertion is in the sign of bold and beautiful, we are connected to a heroic energy that wants [...]

Weekly Astrological Insights: March 22-28, 2010
Monday, March 22 Finding it challenging to focus? Maybe the point today is not to. Consider, instead, giving yourself permission to cast a wide mental net that allows your mind to be open to an array of facts, figures, and mental stimuli. That’s not to say to not pay attention. It’s extremely important to do [...]
Mars Goes Direct
March 10, 2010: Mars Goes Direct Mars’ current retrograde period—which it has been in since December 20, 2009—ends March 10 (at 9:09 am PST). The retrograde period—while likely presenting challenges in terms of exerting initiative and go-after-it-gusto—may have been a productive time to get a more refined understanding of how our will operates and how [...]

Aquarius/Leo Full Moon
January 29, 2010: Aquarius/Leo Full Moon (exact at 10:18 pm) During an Aquarius/Leo Full Moon, issues involving individuals and their relationship to the collective assume center stage. If you are involved in any groups or associations, you may perceive a heightened sense of tension as the organization strives to accommodate the needs of its members [...]

January 2010 Wellness Horoscope
January 14, 2010: Capricorn New Moon Solar Eclipse (exact at 11:11 pm PST) New Moons are auspicious monthly celestial events that usher in fresh cycles of creation and becoming. When they are also a Solar Eclipse–as today’s is–they hold additional power for manifestation. This Capricorn New Moon Solar Eclipse provides a great opportunity to inventory [...]

Astrological Insights: December 14 – 20, 2009
Monday, December 14 Happy Monday! We often consider Mondays to be a somewhat reliable day. The weekend is over, it’s the first day of the workweek for many, the kids are ushered off to school, refreshed from a two-day respite. We intention to pick up where we left off days ago. Yet, today, keep an [...]

Mars Retrograde
December 20, 2009-March 10, 2010: Mars Retrograde Mars goes retrograde on December 20, a position it will retain until March 10, 2010. When a planet is retrograde the energy it represents is more internally focused than externally expressed. Astrologically, Mars is the warrior planet that represents action, will, and determination. If we want to get [...]
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