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Mercury Retrograde

By on September 3, 2009 in Astrology

September 6–September 29, 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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September 2009 Wellness Horoscope

By on August 31, 2009 in Uncategorized

September 4, 2009: Virgo/Pisces Full Moon (exact at 9:03 am PDT) The Virgo/Pisces Full Moon can be an auspicious time for healing. We have at our disposal the ability to connect to the body (Virgo) and our intuition (Pisces). If your health has been less than abundant, or you’re just looking to feel even more [...]

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Astrological Insights for 25 August 2009

By on August 25, 2009 in Daily Astrological Insights

Today, we experience the transitioning of two planets: Mars enters home-is-where-the-heart-is Cancer while Mercury takes up residence in accord-and-beauty-loving Libra. Cancer is a bit indirect. Like the path in which the Crab ambles, the energy of Cancer is a bit side-stepping. This sign signals emotional sensitivity, inspiring us to do what we need to, including [...]

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Mercury in Retrograde: The Novel

By on June 9, 2009 in Astrology, Pop Culture

Paula Froelich, the gossip maven of the NY Post’s Page Six, just released a new novel. From all the reviews and press material, it seems to be a chick lit novel à la Sex and the City. I’m blurbing about it here not as a book review. I can’t necessarily vouch for the novel. I [...]

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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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