Category Archives: altars

New Moon in Aquarius

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Heather Bleasdell

Share Today Sunday, January 22nd, 2012, we celebrate the New Moon in Aquarius. Aquarius is ruled by both Uranus and Saturn, the experimental and the responsible. To quote Carolyn Casey, this “reveals the truth that stability is dependent on progressive change.” … Continue reading →

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New Moon in Capricorn

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Heather Bleasdell

Share Happy Holy Days! On Saturday, December 24th, the New Moon meets the Sun in Capricorn. Time to get real, right down to your bones! The hard-working, grounded, practical Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn (authority, form, structure) and … Continue reading →

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Full Moon in Gemini

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Heather Bleasdell

Share Today, Saturday, December 10th, we enjoy a total lunar eclipse with the Full Cold Midwinter Moon. This fat & full Gemini moon loves to party…and gabb! Gemini is the sign of the twins, quick and lively, and is ruled by … Continue reading →

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Altar of the Month: November

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Heather Bleasdell

Share We skipped a weekend away in Tahoe in favor of a {STAY-CATION} … and it was such a great weekend. Steve, Addie and I set the intention for our family weekend: Adventure, Play Games, Rest with no work, no … Continue reading →

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New Moon in Cancer

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Heather Bleasdell

Share On Friday, July 1st, the New Moon slips into her home sign of Cancer with a partial solar eclipse. This makes for a potent experience – definitely upsetting the norm. When the Moon (instinct, the subconscious, emotion) partially blocks the Sun… … Continue reading →

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Ritual: Happy Summer Solstice!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Heather Bleasdell

Share    Happy Summer Solstice! Today is the longest day of the year and brings the shortest night. In magic, summer is associated with the direction of the South, the element of fire, energy, spirit, creativity, action, the Sun, fiery … Continue reading →

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Time to start your Summer Altar!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Heather Bleasdell

Share In Northern California the sun is finally starting to peek out of the clouds. It is a welcomed sight. We are SO ready for summer. This weekend we are headed to the Gold Country for a little R & … Continue reading →

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Full Moon in Scorpio

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Heather Bleasdell

ShareToday, Tuesday, May 17th, we enter the world of the Phoenix, Eagle, and Scorpion. The totems of Scorpio, bring to mind the feeling of BAD ASS. Combine that with the Sun in Taurus – our trusty Farmer self – and we have … Continue reading →

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InSight: Goddess Garden

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Heather Bleasdell

Share As I struggled with “what to do” for my 40th birthday (since all my ideas did not include the fact that I am almost 5 months pregnant) I came to the realization that in 40 years, I have gotten … Continue reading →

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This Week: Jan.31 – Feb.6

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Heather Bleasdell

Share It occured to me today that if I wanted to have a good photo to share with you This Week, I have to add a little more adventure to my life. The little one and I have been “land-locked” … Continue reading →

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