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Mercury Retrograde April 18th – May 11th

Mercury, the communication planet, is going Retrograde April 18th through May 11th in Taurus. Though we may feel challenged by the communication & technological breakdowns inherent during this period, it also brings us an the increased sense of inner-awareness… breakdowns lead to breakthroughs! This is an opportunity to REflect on alternatives ways of connecting with the people we love, REconnect to our heart’s priorities, and/or simply take a break from the information superhighway toREst. Taurus says, slow down, talk face-to-face, & hand-write your letters.

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+ Current Moon Tip

New Moon in Aries, April 14, 2010

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+ Ritual – The Soother Tree

I saw this image on a wonderfully interesting Swedish blog,  Fine Little Day. Folks have hung all their pacifiers from a tree. It’s called the soother tree. Making a ritual of the habits that no longer serve us. How can we commemorate and honor the important transitions in life, in a meaningful way, that acknowledges that we all suffer, we all need soothing, we all let go, we all change, and that we are all in this together?

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+ Current Full Moon

Full Moon in Libra, Monday March 29th, 2010

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+ Shift Happens

Things Change. Stay curious. Remember, in magic we say, “this or something better.”

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+ Extended Special for Intuitive Sessions

Buds of new growth surround us! I will be offering a special price for intuitive sessions March 8 – 19th 25th in honor of the Spring Equinox. Sessions will be $100 (regularly $125.)Let’s have some fun!

adapted from a ken brown piece “peace please”

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+ Just for today…

Love the YOU that you are right now, rather than the one you will be some day.

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+ Terrarium Magic – Pisces Sun & Moon

Pisces is all about connections, possibility, the big picture, the overarching dream. This being said, they need a container to grow and thrive in. As the most sensitive sign of the zodiac, they can easily become overwhelmed with their surroundings. It is important to maintain balance and have discernment around who feels good to hang out with. A great idea for a pisces altar is to create a terrarium!

Make one for yourself, make a kit for a friend… or better yet, a kid! I created the Terrarium Kit (above) for my pisces nephew’s 4th birthday. I thought it would be a great way to learn about inter-connectedness & living ecosystems, plus caring for one. I got a large container, added the main ingredients in baggies, some small shade-loving plants from my back yard and simple instructions for my nephew and his parents to follow. The instructions included here are culled from a variety of internet sources or you can search under “terrarium” to get more info and ideas. My magical friends like to plant random seeds in their terrarium so they can “guess” what is growing. I love that idea!

Here is the finished terrarium – with a firefighter trying to ax his way out!

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+ Hello New Energy – Mars goes Direct!

The planet Mars (energy, action, passion, longings of the heart, desire) has been retrograde since December 20th. This may have left you “reviewing” the areas I mentioned and feeling thwarted in having any forward action concerning the things you are most passionate about. However, that’s about to change. Today, March 10th, Mars goes direct again, meaning you can look forward to some forward action – woo hoo!

“Mars Direct, in nick of time to launch Spring: energetic pluck, confidence, enthusiasm, passion and eros return to World! Venus emerges from Underworld in Aries (Mars’ realm), in time to guide Mars! The tryst of Venus and Mars births their daughter, Harmonia! All in Cahoots with Saturn exalted in Libra (Venus’ sign), who reminds us that magic is simply a willingness to co-operate with everything.” From Caroline W. Casey’s Newsletter

“To use the gardening analogy, this retrograde has had us tilling the soil, composting, pulling weeds. Now that Mars is going direct, we may feel released to dig in and do. This grows stronger around May 17th, when Mars hits the degrees where it started the retrograde. This shows up in the houses where you’ve got Leo in the birth chart, and any planets it touches.” Astrologer Molly Hall

Have fun gardening!

You can also check out Mars Retrograde 101

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+ Spring Equinox – Ritual Garden Altar

SPRING EQUINOX – Saturday, March 20th

The Spring Equinox or Vernal Equinox is right around the corner – bringing equality between day and night… and marks our passage from darkness and cold to warmth and light. As the newly reborn sun moves across the sky, the days become longer, the air warmer and, once again, life begins to return to the land. The equinoxes mark the time in which seeds would be planted (spring) and then harvested (fall.) In the old tradition of celebrating Springtime, the ancient goddess, Eostre, a Saxon deity who marked not only the passage of time but also symbolized new life and fertility, was the key symbol of the celebration of the Vernal Equinox, which was also known as Ostara. Legend says that the goddess was saved by a bird whose wings had become frozen by the cold of winter. This process turned the bird into a hare. Yet this was no ordinary bunny; this long-eared rabbit could also lay eggs! I think you know who I’m talking about…

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TIP +  Spring Ritual for Abundance The planting of the new crops would often be held during the new moon closest to the Equinox (Monday, March 15th – New Moon in Pisces). In honor of this tradition,  gather seeds to represent the things you want to grow during the new year (refer to your vision board/resolutions) — abundance, wisdom, understanding, patience, love, partnership, unconditional love, etc. As you plant your seeds in a pot of soil or in your garden, visualize those qualities coming into full bloom in your life. As you plant them, bless the seeds honoring the 4 elements: pat the seed in the dirt (earth), water it, blow on it (air) and light a candle by it (fire) or hold up to the sun. Express your gratitude to all the people, places and things that have gotten you to this point in your life. Invite the seeds out the formlessness of winter’s dreaming…asking them (and yourself) to awaken to the light of spring – to grow and thrive with new life and new possibility. YES!