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A hundred years ago a typical person, especially in rural areas, might have owned fewer than 100 items total. Today's estimates suggest an average American household contains 300,000 items. Sooner or later, your possessions end up possessing you -- or at least tying up your time, energy and money in their maintenance, storage and use. What is ...Read more

The cosmic aspect with the most action this week is the phenomenon called a "conjunction," in which two celestial bodies appear very close together in the same sign or degree of the zodiac. The operative word is "appear." Question: If you believe you are close to a person or subject, or you feel close, does this mean you are close? Even the ...Read more

It takes work to keep relationships exciting. But a relationship that constantly demands excitement to stay afloat might keep a person on edge rather than helping them evolve. The best kind of love challenges us to grow while still offering a foundation of ease and acceptance -- where you're inspired to be your best self, not exhausted trying ...Read more

Looking at the scene from an artistic point of view, the elements settle differently. Dark and light may contrast, but it's not because one is good and the other is evil. It's because both are necessary to make out the picture. Similarly, chaos isn't inherently ugly, and organization isn't inherently beautiful. The solar square to Pluto offers...Read more

Most animals don't have belongings. The lunar trine to Jupiter this Earth Day seeks a freer, lighter, less burdened natural essence. "I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light." -- from ...Read more

The ancient Roman name "Pluto" literally translates to "the wealthy one." The god of death and the underworld was also the god of riches. The moon in Aquarius conjunct the rich outsider is a reminder to put people first -- certainly above money, status and power. Relationships are the real treasures of any lifetime, and without them, wealth ...Read more

The tension between the Taurus sun and Mars in Leo reminds us that happiness is too transient to use as a goal. It's like making a milestone out of a bunny. You can't possibly arrive at such a marker because, once you get close, it hops away. Make integrity the goal -- it's the value that sticks. Let happiness hop on over in its own timing, ...Read more

The gates swing open to the garden of Taurus season, so if your allergies allow it, breathe the sweet fragrance of this offering from Venus. It's a season when sensuality and slowing down are favored; life's pleasures are for those who savor them. There's also a focus on grounding and building whether physically, financially or through ...Read more

The cat walks through the world as if it were made for them, and who is to say it wasn't? The Mars move into Leo invites you to sharpen your instincts, take up space and pounce on what you want. Considering how some humans love to watch a cat in action, you might be providing a service by doing so. "In ancient times cats were worshipped as ...Read more

Some days, the fickle muse of inspiration floats on gentle zephyrs, offering the soft clay of creation for you to form. This is not that day. Between the Mercury alignment with Neptune, a Jupiter opposition and the passionate Mars change, inspiration comes in with the dangerous crackle and spit of electricity; ground yourself before you use it...Read more

Have you ever imagined another version of yourself that is so different from the one you wear on the regular, it could very well be another person entirely? This person looks, sounds and acts different, but more to the point, being this person makes the whole world feel different. That's the offering of this Mercury change to fiery Aries -- an...Read more

Life is about the company. The "who" always matters. The phenomenon of "social facilitation" shows that we don't perform in a vacuum -- the people around us can make us sharper or throw us off our game. On this day of a Mercury crossing, curate your social life, as each person's unique traits will contribute to overall dynamics and success.

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While it is possible to take on each of your worries, calculate their statistical likelihood of happening and face or debunk each fear until your concerns are no more, that would take a lot of time. It's much faster to simply accept that you're scared and do it scared. Assertive lunar vibes and cosmic boldness will assist.

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It's the first day of the year in which all planets are flying straight. No motion is inherently better or worse than another. Forward, backward and sideways are all part of the dance. But as creatures living in a realm where time is an arrow that only flies in one direction, a linear path is often more comfortable, better understood and more ...Read more

Love has many ways to make an entrance. Sometimes it opens the door like a friend, with a predictable and comforting rhythm. Sometimes love washes over like a giant wave, powerfully sweeping us into its currents. "Saw it written and I saw it say / Pink moon is on its way / And none of you stand so tall / Pink moon gonna get you all." -- Nick ...Read more

The Full Moon in the sign of Libra is also known as the egg moon, the sprouting grass moon and the pink moon. The mounting anticipation before this full moon is akin to the day before a special school dance. Most of the fun is in the preparation. Aesthetics matter under this lunar influence, and anything you can test out before tomorrow will ...Read more

The triple oppositions today speak to a deep-seated human tendency: We're often so entrenched in our own perspectives that we mistake our reactions as universal truths. Maybe there are many "right" ways to respond, or maybe there are none. Growth comes when we step back and question our automatic responses, opening ourselves to possibility.

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When you recognize the voice of your primal self, its needs become apparent. It's a communication that comes through the body and subconscious, leaning in a direction of wholeness, fulfillment and nourishment. The Venus retrograde can be mystifying, but when instinct appears, you can grab hold of the thread it dangles before you like the ...Read more

Now that Mercury is direct again, we remember there are countless ways to see and respond to life beyond what feels instinctive. Of course, finding new perspectives still takes conscious effort and creativity. The moon crossing from creative Leo to Virgo suggests we don't skip the experiments, explorations and brainstorms. Tinkering tends to ...Read more

If you've ever thought of someone and then ran into them or concentrated on your love and then received a text from them, you might suspect that there are more communication systems in play than technology can account for. Mercury goes direct on this day of a soulful conjunction of Venus and Saturn. Love's unspoken language is deeply felt, and...Read more