Posts by Laura Orcutt
ON 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…
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…
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