May 24 Lunar Eclipse: Out From Under the Bed

I was schooled in the “Oh god, here comes Saturn!” approach to astrology. My first teacher would sequester herself at home (metaphorically hiding under the bed) until a “bad” transit had passed. Although I’m known for putting a positive spin on challenging cycles, my chain-smoking teacher’s trepidatious attitude did leave its mark. On Monday, for ... Read more

May 9 Solar Eclipse: Whet Your Appetite

Do you have a love-hate relationship with your appetite? Sometimes it seems like life would be easier (and your waistline slimmer)  if that ice cream sundae or cheesy corn soufflé no longer held any appeal. Yet your appetite keeps you connected to your body and its instinctive pleasures. If your appetite disappeared, so would your ... Read more

Astro Feng Shui: Making Magic in Your Home

Feng Shui is the art of placement – purposefully arranging one’s environment to produce beneficial results. The traditional Chinese system uses Chinese astrology and compass directions to determine optimal placements. Western Feng Shui emphasizes the Bagua, an octagonal map that correlates with one’s living space. The nine basic guas, or aspects of life – Career, Knowledge, Family, Prosperity, Fame, Love, Creativity, Helpful People, and Health – fall into different parts of the home. ... Read more

Natural Building Pioneers

Building the house was a stressful process that tested their marriage, Wanda admits. But the result of the couple’s persistence is a home that feels like a temple.”It has a wonderful energy, different from a normal house,” explains Wanda, an outgoing woman in her 50s. “It’s very quiet and serene. It feels soft, because sound is muffled.” ... Read more