“New occasions teach new duties,” James Russell Lowell declared in a poem from which was drawn a familiar hymn, “Once to Every Man and Nation.” That sentiment is providing a […]
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Navigating by the Stars
Earthlings, We’re in a Cosmic Dance
Grace is good for when the planets align poorly
In terms of astrology, the planets can be seen as dynamic reference points. The angles, or aspects (square, conjunction, etc.), they make to one another create shapes of energy across […]
Navigating by the Stars
Isolation and Neptune Have Us Questioning Reality
A time to put your mask on and lean in
As the Sun enters the sign of Gemini, things begin to look light and bright — um, seasonally speaking. For us mere mortals who must endure the whims of unseen […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
The Pull of Planets in Retrograde
A week to shine brightly, or lose momentum
With Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto gone retrograde this week, our collective momentum might stall out in the midst of adjusting to a new (temporary?) normal. Meanwhile, the Moon’s tryst […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
Slow Down and Send a Card to Mom
Up against the still-simmering energy of that Full Moon in Scorpio
The energy of the Full Moon in Scorpio this week will linger for days to come. You may feel like a pressure cooker of emotions. Instead of blowing your lid, […]
BODY/MIND
Heart Up, Twist, Breathe
A technique for times when doing more is just too much
“I’m exhausted. I’ve done absolutely nothing.” This is what I hear from friends, students, and family. I say it, too. We’re exhausted, but worried we’ve somehow missed the mark. Why […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
Planets Move, Tempers Flare
For each sign, ways to cool it
As we languish in lockdown, tempers and temperatures rise alike. Meanwhile, certain planetary motions stoke our emotional fires. Will internal friction lead to combustion? As our frustration builds, it is […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
Persistence Through the Mourning
Don’t let the urge to rebel lead to danger
The Sun enters Taurus this week in the 8th House of Sex, Death, and Other People’s Money. Whether you are mourning the death of loved ones or the demise of […]
MOVEMENT
Ready to Run? Walk First
How to safely jump-start your legs
Running has great appeal in the age of coronavirus. Here on the Outer Cape, you can probably set out on a run right outside your front door. It doesn’t require […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
Scream and Howl
Acting up so our better angels can step up
With the Moon coming into relation with multiple planets this week, our emotional lives may feel more strained than they already are. Dear Reader: Channel that frustration. It is OK […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
Manifest Harmony
A time to find your creativity
In the wake of a Libra Full Moon, our inner resources for creating order from chaos are supercharged. How do we render nourishment from what seems harsh on the outside? […]
HEALTH
Walk Therapy
Being outdoors offers respite from inner worries
While we are all practicing social distancing, Gov. Baker has declared it’s okay for us to be outdoors for “necessary activities.” For many of us, what’s needed is a walk […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
Take Advantage of a Harmonious Reprieve
A time for helping each other shine
The Full Moon in Libra offers a harmonious reprieve from the gravity of the present. Despite our mandated disconnection, we live in a connected world. Let the love of your […]
BODY/MIND
A Time to Voo
A breathing exercise that brings calm
Amid news reports of climbing infection rates, hospital bed shortages, and people ignoring guidelines during this unprecedented time, I can feel myself contracting. Lack of control has never been my […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
A Time to Revisit Interpersonal Connections
Are you willing to embrace change?
Time to rewrite the social contract for modern times. The Sun in Aries in the 7th House of Relationship places scrutiny upon our interpersonal connections. Meanwhile, a massive conjunction […]
