This week’s planetary whodunit begins with Uranus in Taurus. The planet of change has been drifting idly in the most material of signs for nearly three and a half years. […]
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The Slow and Steady Approach to Taurus Season
Take time to stop and chew the roses
The Sun has meandered into Taurus as winter, at last, begins its gradual recession. Taurus season favors a slow and steady approach to the business of life. Whereas Aries season […]
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Take a Walk on the Pink Side of the Moon
A Libra lunation has us blushing in our blossoms
April’s full Moon, the Pink Moon, is in lovely Libra this week. That, coupled with the energy of the Jupiter-Neptune connection described previously, means you may find yourself seeing the […]
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Jupiter and Neptune Connect in Pisces
Read your dreams for clues to healing on a global level
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual jamboree when Jupiter and Neptune align in their home sign, Pisces, on April 12. Expect growth on the spiritual and creative fronts. This is an exciting […]
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The New Moon in Aries Is an Invitation
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’s an invitation to begin again by refreshing your routine and cultivating a […]
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Aries and the Equinox
Empty your box so you can stuff it with something new
Happy astrological new year. The Sun entered Aries on March 20, the day of the Spring Equinox. Light will overcome shadow, at last, and summer is no longer just a […]
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Full Moon in Virgo
Between conflict and change, a sweet spot
This week’s full Moon in the orderly, nurturing sign of Virgo brings clarity to chaos, illuminating the imperfections we try so hard to subdue. Instead of trying to manage disorder, […]
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The Time for Communion and Compassion Is Now
Illusions dissolve as the Sun and Neptune align in Pisces
Surfacing on the forward edge of the Aquarian Venus-Mars alignment that will bestow social graces upon us for the next month, the illuminating Sun and dream-weaver Neptune connect in the […]
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Venus and Mars Walk Into Aquarius…
...and they have a gay old time
Get ready for a loosening of restrictions, cosmonauts. And if it’s not the abatement of pandemic-related rules — for which we are all desperately impatient — then it’s for a […]
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New Moon Party in Pisces
Don’t look before you leap
Don your Babylon boots, stargazers. A planetary mashup of Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Neptune in imaginative Pisces gives you the inspiration you need to let go and let luck. Maybe […]
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As the Sun Enters Pisces, a Time of Culmination
Between the search for divinity and the search for unity
The Sun enters the waters of Pisces this week, the terminal sign of the zodiac, ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. Pisces is the culmination of all the other signs — […]
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A Full Moon in Leo to Balance Aquarius
It’s cold outside; let warmth preside
Take heart, star gazers, and welcome the Leo full Moon. It always occurs opposite the Sun in Aquarius — at the height of winter when we need it most. The […]
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Venus and Mercury Take Us Out of the Woods
Embattled by retrogrades, how to emerge without bitterness
With Venus having left her retrograde last week and Mercury stationing direct this week, we heartily welcome some emotional reprieve and levity. The tough lessons of the past weeks of […]
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The Year of the Tiger Begins With the New Moon in Aquarius
When you’re tempted to be ferocious, try being a kitten
The Chinese Lunar New Year takes place on Feb. 1, so if you’re heading to a festival of lights, don’t forget to wear red for luck. This is the year […]
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Uranus Gets Back Into Gear
The Sun in Aquarius makes it about more than just you
Get ready for the shakedown, star chasers. On top of that Mercury retrograde in Aquarius you’ve probably been noticing in your day-to-day affairs (the neighborhood lost power in the storm, […]
