Tag: Astrology
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Mercury in Retrograde – what does it really mean?
The message of Mercury retrograde is to stop pushing forward for a time and instead ‘go back and try again.’
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It’s a King of Wands Day – take the challenge and rise above yourself to be a leader of men
With the sun in Leo (leadership) and the moon in Sagittarius (adventurous philanthropic pursuits), today is a King of Wands day. In the King of Wands, we meet first-hand astrological fire symbolising the human imagination in its most dynamic aspect. Ever wondered why we ‘dream’ by the fireside and ‘light a candle’ to ‘show the…
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It’s a Two of Swords Day – time for a ‘sick headache’
With the sun in Leo (creative self-expression) and the moon in Libra (balance and compromise), today is a Two of Swords day. On a divinatory level, the Two of Swords implies a tense state where we’ve closed our eyes to life’s problems rather than trying to sort them out. Interestingly, the information and motivation needed…
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The challenge of the new moon in Leo – Look inside instead of automatically following the rules!
The Sabian Symbol for today’s new moon is Leo 18 – A Teacher in Chemistry. This throws the spotlight on the popular notion that we can control our world through science and similar intellectualization. We’re encouraged to believe there’s no limit to our creative abilities. Given proper instruction on ‘how things really work’, not only…
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Mars in Libra – Might Debate & Indecision Give You a New Lease on Life?
Throughout August and the first half of September, Mars – planet of fast-paced action – is in Libra. Mars is a mover and shaker. He doesn’t plan ahead. He goes after what he thinks best for him at the moment and works out the details (if at all) later. But in Libra, Mars is forced…
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Today & Tomorrow are Knight of Cups Days – Savour your encounters as you would a fine wine
With the sun in Cancer (emotional responsiveness) and the moon in Gemini (curious and cerebral), today and tomorrow are Knight of Cups days. The tarot Knights are all movers and shakers – always mounted on their steeds. They all have places to go albeit some will get there faster than others. The Knight of Cups…
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Learn to Let Go – It’s a Four of Coins Day
With the sun in Cancer (bonding & connections) and the moon in Taurus (acquisition & self-gratification), today and tomorrow are Four of Coins days. On a divinatory level, the Four of Coins warns against holding too tightly that which for the sake of everyone, it would be better to let go. On a Four of…
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Survey your bounty – Today is a Three of Wands Day
With the sun in Cancer (containment) and the moon in Aries (entrepreneurial spirit), today is a Three of Wands day. On a divinatory level, the Three of Wands implies initial completion of some important project or idea. The foundations have been laid – the first feedback is positive – there’s promise and potential – but…
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Mars in Virgo – a time to be whole
For most of June and July, the planet Mars (action) is in the zodiac sign of Virgo (wholeness through service) – making this a time to work and play with purpose. Not just any old purpose, mind you, for the challenge of Virgo is to be of service not to oneself, but to the whole of…
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It’s a Four of Cups Day – Beware too much of a good thing
With the sun in Cancer (feelings) and the moon in Pisces (divine discontent), today and tomorrow are Four of Cups days. On a divinatory level, a Four of Cups day signals a time of dissatisfaction, boredom, and perhaps even depression. This can play out in any area of our lives, but no matter where, what,…