Posts by Laura Orcutt
FORTUNE 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…
Read MorePEACE 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…
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