Virgo New Moon Sept 15: Devil's in the Details

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King (1929-68)

When you look at yourself from a universal standpoint, something inside always reminds or informs you that there are bigger and better things to worry about.
Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

A new lunation arrives as the Moon returns to join the Sun in this seemingly never ending dance of beginnings and endings. New Moon in the Earth sign of Virgo occurs in Hawaii on September 15 at 4:11 pm; 7:11p on the West Coast US; and on the 16th from eastern South America, east to the International Date Line. This New Moon amplifies and accentuates all qualities of Virgo.

Virgo, one of the Earth signs, is about everything we can touch, taste, smell, or connect to physically. Virgo is about the body, health, analysis, traditions and sacred rituals, and being mindful of details. What habits do you follow to create a healthy lifestyle? What stories do you tell yourself about your health or daily habits?

This Virgo Full Moon is at 23 Virgo, with Virgo’s planet ruler, Mercury nearby at 28 Virgo. Sun, Moon and Mercury together in the Virgo vibration suggests clear communication.  "How can I communicate clearly and efficiently?" is a question to contemplate. especially as Virgo Moon and Sun create a wide square to jovial Jupiter at 15 Gemini. Jupiter is expansive and says

Pisces Full Moon Aug 31: Feelings are a Gift and Empowered Visions

Current Astrological Update from Kathryn Andren Mina

Pisces Full Moon is August 31, the second Full Moon this month! Pisces Full Moon illuminates an experience of boundlessness and Oneness.  This month’s Gemini Astrology Update is a combination of personal reflections related to Pisces with suggestions on how you can align with planetary patterns in the coming month.  Pisces, after all, dissolves boundaries.

In August, we were blessed with visits from family, friends and Brian and Jenny Lumb’s facilitation of an amazing program, Bloom.  Prior to Bloom, some of us had the opportunity experience the wild beauty of the island at Volcanoes National Park, and also swim with many spinner dolphins the morning of the

Leo New Moon August 17: Love Life and Let's Play

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Leo New Moon by Kathryn Andren Mina

Astrology for August 2012 offers potent planetary patterns supportive of renewing creativity and turning a corner in the area of relationship.

Leo New Moon is August 17, 2012. New Moons are a time to reflect and reset your energy for the coming lunar cycle. Leo, as a fire sign, relates to inner spirit, gut instinct and the warmth of the heart. Leo rules the Sun, symbolic how we radiate the light of the heart.

July 22 - August 21 Sun moves through the zodiac sign of Leo the Lion. This time of year, creativity, playfulness and charismatic leadership are illuminated.  Leo qualities may sometimes be mistaken as being selfish, however, when Leo expresses itself in its highest vibration, heartfelt enthusiastic expression shines through.