Posts by Laura Orcutt
'JEWELRY AND GEMS FOR SELF-DISCOVERY' BY SHAKTI CAROLA NAVRAN
There is no shortage of books on astrology, and there are quite a few on the use of gemstones for healing or maximizing potential. However, there are few books that explicitly combine both themes as seamlessly and practically as Shakti Carola Navran’s Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery. Shakti begins with her personal story, describing how…
Read More3 MOON APPS FOR iPHONE & ANDROID
Busy people who want to work with the Moon don’t always have the luxury to go outside and observe her movements. Fortunately, there’s an app for that. Several, actually. For the astrologically minded, these are three of our favorite Moon apps for smartphones. All of them feature the Moon phase and sign, as well…
Read MoreCANCER NEW MOON: HEAL YOUR INNER CHILD
To the ancient Greeks, who gave birth to the Western astrology we use today, the sign Cancer held a special place. It was the rising sign of the Thema Mundi, the so-called “Chart of the world.” It’s deeply linked to the waters of life, the seas from which all things are born. Dive deep into…
Read MoreBEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: TOP 5 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ASTROLOGY
If you live in a city, it’s easy to forget how magnificent and marvelous the night sky can be. The few stars that are bright enough to be seen pale in comparison to the sparkling array of artificial lights spanning bridges, climbing buildings, or flashing by on the freeway. But if you’re ever lucky…
Read More'DESTINY CALLS' UNDER SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON (REPRISE)
As I pull together the forecast roundup for the June 20 Sagittarius Full Moon, lyrics from the musical Man of La Mancha ring in my ears: “Hear me now, oh, thou bleak and unbearable world Thou art base and debauched as can be And a knight with his banners all bravely unfurled Now hurls down his…
Read More'GROWING PAINS,' BY ALEX TRENOWETH
Parents may marvel at the individual differences among their children, or between their own children and those of others. But as students move through classes from year to year, teachers get a front row seat on the longer trends. (As a college professor myself I have not only noted this but have heard other professors…
Read MoreSTAR POWERED: ASTROLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Education: It’s a word that evokes a lot of memories. Astrology: That’s a word that provokes a lot of opinions. What would happen if these two words were combined in a single phrase: “The Astrology of Education”? Hello my name is Alex Trenoweth and I’m a high school teacher. I’m also a professional astrologer. But…
Read MoreBETWEEN THE WORLDS WITH GEMINI NEW MOON
Are you caught in a tug-of-war between all your priorities in life? Does it feel like a victory just keeping your head above water? Then you’re not alone! This weekend’s Gemini New Moon may be one of the most complex – and opportunity-rich — of the entire year. It’s inspired astrologers to say things like:…
Read MoreSTEAMY SUMMER: MARS RETROGRADE RE-ENTERS SCORPIO
As Retrograde Mars re-enters Scorpio from May 27 to Aug. 2, time to revisit your unfinished Scorpio business! Mars is hot. Driven. Ambitious. He’s what gets us out of bed in the morning, and keeps us chasing our dreams. But he’s also impatient. And quick to anger when his actions are thwarted. Sagittarius energy is…
Read More'AIM CAREFULLY' ADVISES SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON
All things ripen under the Full Moon. The best laid plans, and the worst ones too. With the first of two Sagittarius Full Moons in a row on May 21/22, it’s time to consider if what you’ve been aiming for is what you really want to achieve. It’s Only a Sadgie Moon Sagittarius: centaur, archer,…
Read MoreWHAT IS SHAMANIC ASTROLOGY?
ENCHANTING WORLDS In the past few weeks, I’ve had several people ask me: “So, exactly what is shamanic astrology?” With interest growing in shamanism of all kinds over recent years, it’s not a surprising question. But it’s also a very personal question for me. Every moment I’m grateful to have spent years with some amazing and…
Read More'BE HERE NOW' WHISPERS TAURUS NEW MOON
The sweetest Moon of the year, May’s Taurus New Moon beckons you to a satisfying connection with your deepest self. If you’ll allow yourself to be seduced, that is. The Sabian symbol for the degree of this lunation foreshadows her invitation: “A symbolical battle between ‘swords’ and ‘torches.’” Reflects Dane Rudhyar, one of the founders of modern…
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