Posts by Laura Orcutt
WHAT ASTROLOGERS KNOW ABOUT ECLIPSES THAT YOU DON'T
Eclipse fever is seizing the United States. The nation has ringside seats for literally the “Greatest Show on Earth” — the appropriately named “Great American Eclipse” on Aug. 21, 2017. Right now, the news is filled with viewing tips and advice for avoiding traffic jams during what’s slated to become the most-watched cosmic event in…
Read MoreHOW WILL THE AUGUST 2017 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE AFFECT ME
By now you’ve heard about the “Great American Eclipse” – the August 2017 Total Solar Eclipse in Leo that will be seen across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. And, if you’re an astrology lover, you may have already read some fantastic articles about the meaning of the eclipse for the larger society. So…
Read MoreHIGHER GROUND, HIGHER LOVE: AUGUST 2017 FULL MOON/LUNAR ECLIPSE IN AQUARIUS
Sometimes the best response is to step outside the fray. Say, for example, now. That’s the go-to option under this month’s Aquarius Full Moon lunar eclipse. It’s triggering distance from many a drama, changing how we view them and breaking their hold. Permanently. Let’s check out the advice astrologers from around the web have to…
Read MoreLEO NEW MOON: ROAR
Prepare to roar. The first of two New Moons in Leo blesses us all with the courage of the warrior. It’s a gift for which you may be grateful in the coming weeks as we head into eclipse season’s darkness. Astrologers around the web help us prepare for the July 22/23 Leo New Moon: “The…
Read MoreCAPRICORN FULL MOON: EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION?
The Capricorn Full Moon on July 8/9 will unearth the Truth. Whether you want to see it or not is your choice. “Truth may hurt. It may sting. It may — indeed will — simplify. Much. The knowledge is profoundly empowering. It can temper us like steel, make us stronger and fierce and unbreakable —…
Read MoreIMPECCABLE WORD: CANCER NEW MOON
The season’s first lunation, the tender Cancer New Moon, arrives in the world on June 23/24. But this newborn’s first cry will make us all take notice. Astrologers around the web share their thoughts on what you can expect (while we’re expecting.) “This year’s Cancer New Moon is awakening the toddler within — and activating…
Read MoreSAGITTARIUS FULL MOON: PAY THE PIPER
Whatever it is that needs doing – whatever it is you’ve been avoiding – it’s time to take responsibility. Make a plan to pay up, or you may have to face the consequences of your inaction. Sagittarius Full Moon The final Full Moon of Spring falls in Sagittarius, the sign of the Archer. Christina at…
Read MoreNO FOOLING: GEMINI NEW MOON
Prepare yourself for the electric light show sparked by the Gemini New Moon of May 25/26. This second virtually unaspected New Moon in a row may see you grabbing for a notebook to capture all the new ideas flowing into your field. Just be warned: don’t let the pretty lights fool you. More lies beneath…
Read MoreSCORPIO FULL MOON: INVOKING AKHILANDESHVARI
Reading astrologers’ forecasts of the potent May 10/11 Scorpio Full Moon reminded me of an article I read years ago on the Hindu goddess Akhilandeshvari. The Goddess Never-Not-Broken. Writer and poet Julie Peters explains: “This isn’t the kind of broken that indicates weakness and terror. “It’s the kind of broken that tears apart all the…
Read MoreTAURUS NEW MOON: SIMPLE PLEASURES
Remarkable for its simplicity, the Taurus New Moon on April 26/27 may bring the quiet downtime you’ve been longing for. Unlike recent lunations, this New Moon makes no major aspects with other planets, allowing it to express its inherent nature without condition. “This is a mellow, self-sufficient and self-contained New Moon … basically, it’s pure,…
Read MoreLIBRA FULL MOON: RECIPROCITY
Perhaps you’re feeling the swing already? The Libra Full Moon on April 10/11 brings one final note to the ongoing revolutionary — and revolutionizing — shocks of the last few years. Time to debrief.

So, what exactly did you learn? Let’s let a few astrologers summarize the Libra Full Moon to give you a clue where…
Read MoreARIES NEW MOON: TRADE OFFS
What’s more important to you? Being loved or achieving your goals? During the Mar. 27/28 Aries New Moon, you may discover you need to decide. As usual, astrologers from around the web offer sage advice on how to best navigate the opportunities of the upcoming Aries New Moon: “Everything feels fresh, new, shiny and bouncy.…
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