Posts by Laura Orcutt
'ASTROLOGY OF AWAKENING 2,' BY ERIC MEYERS
In the second volume of his Astrology of Awakening series, Eric Meyers takes us into territory few astrological authors have ventured – the consulting room. This isn’t the first book to address astrological counseling, but it is probably the most comprehensive and detailed book to date on the subject. At the outset, Eric shares his…
Read MoreGATHER YOUR HARVEST UNDER VIRGO FULL MOON
Full Moons illuminate the fruits of seeds planted — at the previous New Moon, or in even earlier cycles. It’s a time to harvest what you have sown. On a deeper symbolic level, this Virgo Full Moon on Feb. 22/23 brings you the opportunity to analyze your motivations and needs, and understand how these shape the choices…
Read MoreHOW TO TUNE INTO THE VALENTINE'S VIBE
Will you be lucky in love this weekend? Whether you already have a sweetheart or if you’re single and looking for love, check this Valentine’s Day astrology forecast and see what the stars have in store… An Atmosphere for Romance Let’s face it, February is love season. Are you in touch with your passionate desires? Love…
Read MoreFORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR
Happy Chinese New Year — Monday, Feb. 8, 2016! Also known as the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is the most important social and economic holiday in China. That makes it one of the largest holiday celebrations in the world. And it’s based on astrology. Chinese Astrology that is. For more than 3,000 years, China…
Read MoreA PROMISE OF AWAKENING? EMBRACE THE AQUARIUS NEW MOON
New beginnings are the hallmark of New Moons. The Aquarius New Moon on Feb. 8 is no exception. It’s a potent opportunity to chart your course, if you understand how to use its cosmic energies to your advantage. The reward? The Sabian symbol for the degree of this Aquarius (19°) is “A large white dove bearing…
Read MoreTHE HIDDEN KEY TO LOVE: MOON SIGNS & THE INNER CHILD
Moon signs reveal what you need Luna knows what a person needs to feel safe, secure, and loved, and not always consciously, rationally, or maturely, either. Think of her as the inner child, working the game controls behind the scenes. If that kid isn’t happy, it doesn’t matter how hot a connection it is—it stands…
Read MoreHOW ASTROLOGY HELPS YOU FIND SOMEBODY TO LOVE
Astrology is an invaluable tool for the deep self-understanding necessary for successful relationships. As we all know well, whilst “falling in love” is relatively easy, creating a loving mutual relationship requires willingness, commitment, self-knowledge, communication skills, compassion, empathy, patience, humor, and a lot more. So how can astrology help us understand our relationship needs, recognize…
Read MoreON THE PROWL UNDER THE LEO FULL MOON
A weekend Leo Full Moon is usually a recipe for going out on the prowl. However, this lunation cycle has a darker side that may leave you feeling on edge. Astrologers around the web share their advice for keeping your cool during the coming Full Moon on Jan. 23/24, 2016. Full Moons Heightened emotions and jangled…
Read MorePOWER UP YOUR RESOLUTIONS: MAKE THE CAPRICORN NEW MOON WORK FOR YOU
Are you ready to implement those New Year’s resolutions? It’s time to design a powerful and practical action plan under the Capricorn New Moon on Jan. 9, 2016. There’s extra power and passion to materialize your goals for 2016 at the Capricorn New Moon, since it’s aligned with potent Pluto. Added energy is available to…
Read MoreHOW TO THRIVE THROUGH 4 MERCURY RETROGRADES IN 2016
About Mercury Retrogrades in 2016 There is a general theme for 2016 astrology about bringing your dreams into reality and creating your inspired visions down to earth. Great, sign me up! However, in the first week of the year, be sure to take a step back and make a practical plan before rolling forward. Jan.…
Read MoreTHERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: CANCER FULL MOON MAKES HOLIDAY MAGIC
There’s a little extra magic in the air the Christmas Day with a Cancer Full Moon on Dec. 25. The last time a Full Moon occurred on Christmas was 1977; it won’t happen again until 2034. The ancients considered the Full Moon after the Winter Solstice (as known as the Cold Moon) the strongest of the…
Read MoreAMERICAN FOLK NAMES FOR FULL MOONS
Once upon a time, humanity kept time by the phases of the Moon. Our word “month” even comes from the word Moon. Full Moons were named after the qualities and events of the time of year they occurred, thus keeping us in tune with the cycle of seasons. The common American folk names for…
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