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"Follow your heart" is the cliche that beats at the center of so many inspirational messages -- movies, love songs, sacred texts and beyond -- yet it never seems to get old. Why so impervious to overuse? We long to be reminded that beneath the systems of control we abide by lies a subtle, animating field of love and mystery. May our choices ...Read more

Arrows don't fly perfectly straight; gravity pulls them down as they travel. To hit the target, an archer has to aim above it so the arc brings the arrow down at just the right spot. The Sagittarius moon points out that neither our choices nor our thoughts move in neat, linear ways. You often have to aim higher than where you expect to land.

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Perhaps trying to control the uncontrollable is foolish. But sometimes you don't know what is inside your control until you attempt to steer it. Like the child's steering wheel on the toy car of a grocery cart, illusions of power exist to fool, entertain or calm us. Lunar antics in Sagittarius suggest: Once the ruse is discovered, conserve ...Read more

We might think the perfect partner would be someone who's polished, elegant, graceful and never makes a wrong move. But no one like that really exists. What actually builds closeness and usefulness in relationships is shared humanity. The lunar water sign trine to Jupiter says that emotional vulnerability is lucky. Make mistakes, forgive, ...Read more

Suppression often makes things more noticeable, like the "elephant in the room" effect: The more it goes unmentioned, the stranger and more noticeable it becomes. At this early juncture of Libra season, we are choosing how deeply to look into things -- whether to accept interactions at face value, or to read into the hidden emotions and ...Read more

The sun opposes Neptune, planet of dreams, then forms trines to Uranus and Pluto. This solar move serves as a challenge to illusions and delusions, but it's not about seeing through the ruse. It's about admitting that we often don't really know what's possible, so why limit ourselves? One person's delusion is another person's eventual triumph,...Read more

The fall equinox is a sacred hinge of the year, when day and night share equal measure and the veil shimmers with balance. Ancients feasted, kindled fires and whispered thanks for the harvest. Druids stood among stone circles, Celts gathered for Mabon, and in Far East temples, the equinox marked the passage of souls. Pause to honor what has ...Read more

Notice where you're adding unnecessary layers to life. It's in the rules we make up and the expectations we hold on to, even when reality argues with their reason and relevance. The new moon on the last day of Virgo season leaves us with a moral: When we stop needing extra complexity, we start finding joy, strength and abundance in keeping ...Read more

We manage closeness and space in relationships through dynamics of attention. The solar opposition to Saturn reminds us how sometimes closeness creates distance, and distance creates closeness, and you can use that rhythm to your advantage. For instance, giving extra attention might make someone pull back, or even run, while pulling your ...Read more

The first thing we learn in the cosmic class called "Feelings 101" is that a feeling can't be wrong or right. It's just information. Processing feelings starts with accepting whatever comes up. Venus moving into Virgo suggests that any feeling is something you can work with. Also, it's not always necessary to know the origin to begin the work....Read more

Mercury enters harmonious Libra in these final days of healthy, hardworking Virgo Season. The shift is from doing to being. Because what's needed isn't always action; sometimes it's more about perspective, resonance or acceptance. Maybe the "problem" isn't a solvable equation; rather, it's just a part of life that's a waste of energy to fight....Read more

Mercury opposes Saturn just before skipping into a new sign. The omen points to that rare treasure in life known as the "one-off." A single, out-of-the-ordinary experience is a valuable gift. You can enjoy without "signing up," subscribing or committing to a responsibility. Savor the thrill, tell the story, and live the confidence boost. It's ...Read more

It's the final days of the season and Mercury and Venus are also preparing to change suits with the solar shift. So if you have the sense that the status quo is about to be interrupted, you're exactly right. This is the "normal" that is about to get interrupted by what screenwriters call an "inciting incident." Look around, savor, enjoy, and ...Read more

Boredom is the clearest signal you have that it's time to move on. Unfortunately, many times boredom visits inside a situation that is hard to move from. We can feel trapped in work and tedium in the final days of Virgo season. If it feels hard, notice why. Even if you power through, it's good to note the change you crave in the next era.

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The sporting Gemini moon reminds us how everyone loves to throw the ball to the kind of player who throws it back. Of course, not everyone can play at the same level, if they can play at all. When they leave you hanging? Move along. Your energy is precious. Your humor, wit, charm and sparkle will be best utilized with those in the same league....Read more

If you swim with sharks, you either are one, or you need the gear to survive the dive. The solar conjunction to Mercury in vigilant, practical, detail-oriented Virgo is an omen for logistics, reminding us to gear up for the journey ahead. Whether this means sharpening your pencils or tightening the bolts, packing the lunch or buying the ticket...Read more

The astrological aspect called the sextile links planets in elements that play well together -- fire with air, earth with water. On this day of multiple sextiles, we're drawn to complementary talents, to those whose gaps fit our gifts and whose strengths steady our own soft spots. Remember, diverse groups are always the strongest, especially ...Read more

Go on and tell people what you're working on under the auspicious glow of a lunar trine to Mercury and the sun. Even the most casual mention will make your goals visible to more than just you, which opens the door for connections. In this astral climate, it's likely someone in your audience will know a person, resource or opportunity that fits...Read more

Pride has two faces. Positive pride is the healthy self-esteem you feel when you've worked hard, achieved something or are living in line with your values. Negative pride is the inflated ego or sense of superiority that can disconnect you from others or blind you to your own flaws. Under Aries moon, stay aware of how pride shows up. Lean ...Read more

The moon approaches Venus, Jupiter and Mars, greeting each in a different mood: The love goddess receives a bouquet, lucky Jupiter a challenge, and Mars the warrior a peace treaty. The stars pose the question: How far would you go to keep harmony alive? Would you trade personal gain to further the cause of peace?

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