In contrast to the nonstop rush of Aries, Taurus prioritizes taking pleasure while also working mindfully toward goals. Taurus, symbolized by the bull, is a sensual sign, both grounded and […]
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Enter Venus, to Make the World More Beautiful
With the planet in Taurus, romance and money are in the air, too
When Venus enters a new sign, especially one that she rules such as Taurus or Libra, the moment usually has the feel of Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. Venus, arriving on […]
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New Moon Eclipse in Aries
Spring cleaning isn’t just for houses
The new Moon in the first sign of the zodiac sets the tone for the year ahead. It is an invitation to begin again by refreshing your routine and cultivating […]
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With the Sun in Aries, It’s a Time for Sacrifices
Give up the goods to get what’s good
The history of Aries, which begins the zodiacal year, as a symbol of creation and sacrifice extends thousands of years into the past. The constellation of Aries (not to be […]
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Full Moon in Libra Shines on Kindness
The scales tip toward being your true self
I heard someone say once that people on the West Coast are nice but not kind, while people on the East Coast are kind but not nice. Having lived on […]
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An Aries Sun Heralds Rebirth
At the equinox, be ready to blossom into the light
Happy astrological new year! The Sun enters Aries this week on the day of the Spring Equinox. Light will overcome shadow, at last, and summer herself is no longer just […]
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Pisces Hosts a Celestial Four-Body Party
If you’re looking for illumination, close your eyes and look within
Flip the switch on your self-expression, star gazers. A planetary mashup of Sun, Moon, Venus, and Neptune in imaginative Pisces illuminates your sectors of creativity and compassion. Such an orgiastic […]
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The Sun Crosses Paths With Mystic Neptune
Beware the difference between dreams and self-delusion
Have you been having vivid dreams? Some so intense you could call them visions? The Sun’s approach toward Neptune climaxes this week with their conjunction — meaning they cross paths […]
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Full Moon in Virgo Brings Clarity to Chaos
A time to find the sweet spot between conflict and change
Ever get the feeling that things might actually go your way if you could just let go and trust in the process of life? Well, now would be a good […]
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In Pisces, Opposing Forces Circle
Don’t be flighty; it’s time for selfless action
The Sun enters the watery sign of Pisces, the final sign of the zodiac before the cycle begins again with Aries, herald of spring. Pisces is the culmination of all […]
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Candy Hearts and Golden Rules
Venus, the planet of pleasure and beauty, floats freely through humanitarian Aquarius this month. What that means is that, while romance is certainly afoot, the overall feeling of love will […]
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Mercury Is Retrograde in Aquarius
Check yourself before you wreck yourself
This week’s column is brought to you by Mercury retrograde in Aquarius. While we usually associate this event with interrupted travel plans, issues with technology, and communication breakdowns (Mercury rules […]
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More Heart, Less Roar
With the full Moon in Leo, count your blessings
The last time the Moon was full in Leo was in February of last year. Remember those days? How blissfully ignorant we were back then to the imminent and significant […]
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The Sun Swings Us Into a New Age
Stay grounded as Aquarius opens the way to progress
The Sun enters the sign of Aquarius this week. Aquarius is the realm of brotherhood, of breaking boundaries, and of a bohemian approach to this bothersome thing called life. Even […]
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The Planets Pit Chaos Against Enlightenment
A look at your elemental choices
Recalling the horoscope from the week of America’s national election, we knew even then that Uranus would play a disruptive role until just before Inauguration Day, when it will station […]
