The warrior planet Mars marches out of the sign of Pisces this week and enters its home sign of Aries, which it rules and where its dynamic energy is most magnified. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is known as the great initiator of projects, schemes and dreams. In Aries, our energy […]
Shivaratri is one of the most important festivals in India, a night to pay homage to Lord Shiva, the force behind all transformation and growth. It is one of the most auspicious times to meditate and recite the mantra that honors Lord Shiva—the powerful and majestic Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. Reciting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra (Shiva […]
Jupiter in Virgo opposite Uranus in Pisces: February 20th—March 12th If you feel like you are a prisoner of fate, now is a good time to break free and shape your own destiny. The surging energy of transiting Jupiter in Virgo—directly opposite of Uranus in Pisces—is likely to trigger a deep inner yearning to rebel […]
Jack and Julia didn’t know it, but they arrived in the world just hours apart on the same day, in the same city and at the same hospital. The nurses even placed them in adjoining cribs in the same maternity wing. Although their families didn’t socialize, they lived in the same neighborhood, attended the same […]
The Cosmos is sending out a Valentine’s Day message for lovers everywhere this year—on February 14th you will win over more hearts by practicing patience and kindness than by handing out flowers and chocolates. Why? Because on Valentine’s Day the Moon is in Virgo, a sign of exacting nature and high expectation, which places it […]
Ever since childhood Brian had fantasized about being a writer. He had a brilliant way with words and caught the attention of several publications at an early age. During college, two of his stories were published in well-known magazines and he even won a prestigious short story contest. Despite this early promise and his obvious […]
Rahu in Leo / Ketu in Aquarius With the holidays truly over and all those New Year’s resolutions we made staring us in the face, it might be a good time to take stock of what we’ve accomplished, where we are, and exactly where we’re heading—or should be heading. And there is no better cosmic […]
Cynthia was a dynamic and dedicated therapist who devoted her life to helping autistic children communicate with the world. The intensity of her heartfelt, loving approach was innovative and highly effective, allowing her to interact with kids that society had all but written off. The deep emotional connection she made with her young patients brought […]
Venus in Pisces: January 26th to May 30th It may be the dead of winter, but a current alignment of planets could soon be warming our hearts! Venus—the planet of love, relationships, creativity and beauty—entered the mystical water sign of Pisces on January 26th. This is a most welcome transit and one that, happily, will […]
If you woke up at dawn this morning with an overpowering urge to cock-a-doodle-doo, there is no need to panic—today is Chinese New Year and marks the beginning of the Year of The Rooster. In a 12-year cycle of Chinese astrology, the 12 signs of the zodiac are represented by different animals. The year of […]