Posts by Laura Orcutt
PEACE ON EARTH: A COSMIC GIFT FOR THE WINTER SOLSTICE
“Peace on Earth, good will to all,” goes the usual holiday blessing. But this year on the Winter Solstice (Dec. 21), the stars themselves join in the well wishing. What’s the Winter Solstice? The turning of seasons are marked by the Earth’s “four corners” — the frame formed by the solstices and equinoxes. The solstice…
Read MoreSOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: SAGITTARIUS NEW MOON CALLS FOR RE-INTEGRATION
Ready or not, the Sagittarius New Moon on Dec. 11 may require you to reinvent yourself. Integration is required to balance your need for focused action with going with the flow. Each month at New Moon, there’s an opportunity to embody the essence of the Zodiac sign in which the lunation begins. Sagittarius is the…
Read MoreHOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS BY ZODIAC SIGN
The holiday season is here again! Need some creative inspiration to find the perfect gift for someone special in your life? Get a clue from the stars… Each Zodiac sign has its own unique style – and its favorite toys. So check out these holiday gift ideas by zodiac sign for suggestions. Of course, we…
Read MoreIMAGINE NEW REALITIES AS SATURN-NEPTUNE PLAY STRANGE DUET
Get ready for two new players to vie for first chair in the celestial orchestra – for the next year our cosmic musical score is being played in the key of Saturn and Neptune! These two gas giants will form a tense, 90-degree aspect in our skies from now (November 2015) through autumn of 2016.…
Read MoreVARIETY SPICES UP GEMINI FULL MOON
It’s time to check out all your options! This week’s Full Moon in Gemini shines light on the  multitude of choices in your life — it’s a perfect opportunity to explore variety. Ask yourself: “What am I missing out on?” “Where am I limiting myself needlessly?” “How can I be more flexible in my life?”…
Read More6 SUGGESTIONS FOR THE SENSUAL SCORPIO NEW MOON
Scorpio is about experiencing the raw juiciness of life. It fearlessly embraces the mystery of death in the circle of life. At the Scorpio New Moon, it is a time to contemplate the depth of your most intimate connections. Scorpio is a water sign and values connection by exploring deep emotions. Below are 6 suggestions…
Read More5 TIPS FOR TUNING INTO THE TAURUS FULL MOON
Each month the Full Moon is an opportunity to illuminate something new and release what it important to leave behind. Take time out for life’s little pleasures this week with the Full Moon in tantalizing Taurus. Emotions may be running high since the Moon is closest to the Earth at this time of year. As…
Read More4 LESSONS ON LOVE, LIBRA NEW MOON
A System Reset for Relationship The New Moon in Libra October 12th is a system reset to turn a corner in the realm of relationship. There is new energy and enthusiasm for bringing partnerships to a higher level since the New Moon in Libra faces off to activating Uranus in Aries tethered with transformational Pluto.…
Read More5 TIPS FOR THE TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE & THE FULL MOON IN ARIES
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 The Full Moon is at 4 – 5 degree of Aries on September 27 (7:50 PM Pacific, 10:50 PM Eastern) A total eclipse of the Moon in Aries is a time to dive deep emotionally and take conscious action on your intentions. Eclipses usually come in pairs, two weeks apart at the…
Read More7 TIPS TO MAKE MERCURY RETROGRADE WORK FOR YOU
What is Mercury Retrograde? Mercury is known both as the Messenger and the Trickster. With an orbit so close to the Sun, you may see Mercury in the west just after sunset or in the east just before sunrise. Its orbit and apparent motion give clues to it’s symbolic nature. Sometimes you see it and…
Read More7 SUPPORTIVE SUGGESTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER SOLAR ECLIPSE & NEW MOON IN VIRGO
The New Moon is at 20 Virgo on September 12 @ 11:14 PM Pacific and September 13 @ 2:14 AM Eastern. New Moon in Virgo In the past two weeks haven’t you been feeling like enough is enough already? The Sun and Moon together in perfectly poised Virgo is amplified by excessive Jupiter. Jupiter expands…
Read MoreFROM VISION TO REALITY: A YEAR OF JUPITER IN VIRGO
Astrology studies cycles of time, and Cosmic calendar just turned another page. On Aug. 11 planet Jupiter moved into the sign of Virgo, signifying another year-long cycle ahead of us. Let’s see what possible impact this energy will have on us, and explore the optimal ways to navigate this wave. What We’re Leaving Behind… We…
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