Posts by Laura Orcutt
'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…
Read MoreNAVIGATING THE RETROGRADE PERFECT STORM
As Mercury turns retrograde this week, he’s joining four other back-tracking planetary players — Mars, Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter. While I was working on Astrology Hub’s Full Moon in Scorpio article last week, I was struck by a factoid shared by astrologer Jamie Partridge: “Five retrogrades occurring at once is rare, occurring only 4 percent of the…
Read MoreARE ADDICTS BORN OR MADE? ASTROLOGY AND ADDICTION
Awareness of addictive behavior has filled our consciousness in recent years. The news tells stories of Hollywood celebs, media moguls, and everyday people checking into rehab at alarming rates. Has the stress of everyday life turned us toward chemical and other dependencies? Or has the cosmic currents of Neptune in Pisces lain bare our…
Read MoreEMBRACE THE MYSTERY OF THE SCORPIO FULL MOON
There are places deep within in which each one of us must walk alone. The mysterious Scorpio Full Moon on Apr. 21/22 calls us to explore the depths, and find the treasure within. Aeterna of Aeternalight Astrology sums it up beautifully: “Life triumphs, even in the midst of death. Death serves Life. Death is a…
Read MoreLOVE YOUR INNER MONSTER: PLUTO RETROGRADE 2016
When Pluto comes up in astrology, we know it’s about power. But what is power? Have you ever really thought about what you think power is? The Pluto Retrograde encourages us all to go even deeper in our exploration of these essential questions. (I’m teaching and counseling a new perspective on Pluto and what power…
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