Author: Lynn Hayes

Planetary news this week: Mercury turns direct and an Aries Full Moon

Astrological update for the week of October 3-10, 2022 15th century art by Philip Marmion Retrograde Update. As October begins Mercury is still retrograde, but it will turn direct on October 2nd and that pesky troublemaker will be back to establishing order (Mercury is still in Virgo), although it could take a week […]

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Astrological news this week: Clarity to push through retrograde issues

Astrological update for the week of September 26 – October 3, 2022 art by Elaine Bayley Fresh on the heels of the Libra New Moon (September 25, 4:34 pm EDT), we have a week full of positive energies to help navigate through any issues that we may be dealing with. The planets are […]

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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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