Author: Lynn Hayes

Sunday poetry: Falling out of the sky in new ways

Who doesn’t love Mary Oliver! And a bit of bright hope is sorely needed in these times. In honor of today’s Libra New Moon I offer this sweet poem to inspire the crafting of new wishes and connection with nature. ❤️ photo by Mark Salmon   Last night the rain spoke to me […]

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Astrological news this week: Autumn equinox brings a turning point, and a New Moon

Astrological update for the week of September 19-26, 2022 art by Hayley Roberts September is one of those months when the Sun moves into a cardinal sign and marks the beginning of a new season. Here in the northern hemisphere we are moving into fall, and my friends Down Under are transitioning to […]

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Astrological news this week: Time to regroup and reassess under peak retrograde

Astrological update for the week of September 12-19, 2022 art by Jane Ray Peak retrograde. With Mercury having just turned retrograde last week, there are currently seven planets in apparent retrograde motion. Repeating my comments from last week: When there is a preponderance of retrograde energy it can feel like we’re spinning our […]

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The astrology of Queen Elizabeth II: Duty and honor above all

art by Eleanor Tomlinson After watching The Crown on Netflix I became inspired to learn more about the Windsors and I began watching documentaries on YouTube about this fascinating family. At some point I hope to present a comprehensive series about the dramatic personality differences as explained by astrology, but now the Queen […]

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Planetary news this week: Mercury retrograde and a Pisces Full Moon

Astrological update for the week of September 5-12, 2022 artist unknown Mercury retrograde and retrograde update!  Mercury turns retrograde this week (September 9th) which will take us to Peak Retrograde for the year (six planets plus Chiron in retrograde motion!). If you read my September Planetary Illuminations report you may have noticed that […]

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Sunday inspiration: Blessed be the healers of the Earth

As the climate changes and the stress of extreme climate events begin to change our world, perhaps we will be pushed, willing or not, into greater reverence for the planet on which we live. In the mythology of Ceres/Demeter, in her heartbreak over the loss of her daughter to the Underworld she caused the crops […]

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Planetary news this week: Challenges with Ceres and Venus enters Virgo

Astrological update for the week of August 29-September 5, 2022 by Lynn Hayes art by Sundara Fawn Ceres opposite Saturn, Ceres squares Uranus. The asteroids don’t figure prominently in my work – I can’t explain why some planetary bodies such as Chiron speak to me loudly and clearly while others, like Vesta, don’t […]

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Sunday inspiration: The fullness of the present moment

This article was originally posted in 2011, but under the energies of the Virgo New Moon there is an opportunity for a new plan, a new strategy to improve our lives. Virgo after all is the sign that inspires perfection and motivates us to target something that isn’t working in our lives and make the […]

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Planetary news this week: Virgo season and the Venus influence

Astrological update for the week of August 22-29, 2022 Lilyas on Deviant Art Virgo New Moon. This week we move into Virgo season with the Sun entering Virgo on Tuesday August 23rd EDT and the Virgo New Moon on Saturday the 27th. Virgo season shifts the energies from the fiery solar/Leo passions into […]

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