New Year's Day Astrology reading

I'm trying something new for the first day of 2017.  I decided to get out my Astro-dice and do a reading based on what comes up as I roll the dice.  I have three die:  house, sign and planet.  I did personal readings (one for my husband and one for myself) and loved the messages so much that I'm sharing one  here for all of us in the year of 2017.

Pluto in Libra, 6th house.  I'm interpreting this as:  transforming our ability to cope in today's society through expressions of balance and love.

This is a beautiful message.  To me it means that we can overcome all obstacles put in our way by being what was so eloquently expressed by Ghandi:  

"We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change." ~Ghandi

~Art by James Massino

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Gemini Full Moon 12/13/2016

At 4:06 pm CT the Gemini Full Moon is exact.  Gemini is ruled by Mercury and we're now in the shadow period of Mercury retrograde.  I've noticed a lot of computer glitches - I've had some at home and at work.

Mercury rules communication, transportation and technology.  Those are three powerful areas in our lives.  Our planet is smaller than ever in terms of travel and communication.  We can fly to destinations in hours or in just seconds we are able to communicate with someone who is on the other side of the globe.

Open up to your potential in these three areas.  Explore where advancing your talents may take you.  I wish you great joy as you uncover and develop your gifts.

~Art by James Massino

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Full Moon - Super Moon 11/14/2016

8:52 am CT at 22 Taurus, 22 Scorpio

A Super Moon is simply a Moon that is at its perigree – that is, at its closest point to Earth. We had one in October as well. The Super Moons create more of an electric buzz or have more impact on energy levels.

A Full Moon is the time of culmination of the intention you set at the time of the New Moon. It is time to look back over the past couple of weeks and see what you intended and how you have progressed.

Some rituals to try out at this Super Full Moon may consist of writing down your intent for the next cycle, smudging and clearing your home, bathing your crystals in the light of the Full Moon over night to recharge them. You might also make an elixir using a crystal submerged in a glass container of water which you leave out under the Full Moon. (Be careful that you don’t use a crystal that will dissolve or break down in water – I once did this with Angelite.) You then can drink the water – infused with the energy of the crystal.

The Moon in Taurus will be opposite the Sun in Scorpio. They are both Fixed signs – which means they pretty much will dig in their heels if being prodded to change when they’ve made up their mind.

Each Moon sign has a characteristic need for security. In Taurus, there is a need to keep things as they are until such time as they can be assured that a change will not affect their security.

Taurus loves sensuality, and part of that need is met by connecting to the Earth in some way. This need can also be met by doing something physical, be it sex, watercolors or making dinner.

Scorpio is a Water sign, which brings with it the potential of developed intuition or psychic ability. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, and the drive is for intensity, going into the depths to find answers, doing research, transformation, the cycle of birth and death. The occult is associated with Scorpio.

When Scorpio and Taurus are opposing each other it creates tension, and can result in reactions to the stress. Taurus craves security before making a choice, while Scorpio is ready to step out and see what’s out there, take a leap of faith and uncover the answer to a mystery. 

Be open, observe and take note of how this Full Super Moon affects you. The more you are aware of the Moon cycles and how they affect you, the more prepared you are to deal with them.

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Capricorn Moon 11/4/2016

Capricorn is a Cardinal Earth sign.  Cardinal signs are the enthusiastic initiators of action in the Zodiac, which includes Cancer, Libra, Aries and Capricorn.

There are five planets in Cardinal signs today:  Jupiter in Libra, Uranus in Aries, as well as Moon, Pluto and Mars in Capricorn.

Uranus is square Mars and could indicate extreme rebelliousness, sudden aggression or a competition of strong-willed individuals.

We also have Pluto square to Jupiter.  This is a ruthless energy, which could challenge belief systems.  It could also be expressed as a tremendous desire to succeed, bulldozing past any obstacles.  Sound familiar?

“Make no little plans, they have no magic to stir men’s blood.”  ~D. B. Hudson

Sagittarius Moon 11/1/2016

As of 9:44 am CT on 11/1/2016, the Moon will be in the Fire sign of Sagittarius.  This brings a spirit of optimism, adventure and curiosity.

Enjoy and take in the knowledge that could come your way during the next couple of days while this inspirational energy surrounds us.

"Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities." ~Sue Ebaugh

Scorpio New Moon 10/30/2016

Scorpio New Moon is exact at 12:39 pm CT on 10/30/2016.  Scorpio, ruled by Pluto, is a Water sign, bringing with it the energy of intuition, the desire to research and go where some may fear what can be found.  It is the cycle of life, birth and death.

I like to think of the Phoenix rising from the ashes, one symbol of the transformational power of Pluto.  If you dare, follow your curiosity into the depths of your soul and unearth that which haunts you.  You may come out on the other side enlightened and lightened in spirit, owning that which makes you the person you are.

“It is not until you change your identity to match your life blueprint that you will understand why everything in the past never worked.”

― Shannon L. Alder

Virgo Moon 10/26/2016

The Moon is in Earthy, organized and analytical Virgo.  Use this time to get things in order.  

This is a good time to complete final details, sew up loose ends and in general, to bring projects to completion.

"There will always be dreams grander or humbler than your own, but there will never be a dream exactly like your own...for you are unique and more wondrous than you know."  ~Linda Staten