After a few years of being housebound due to the pandemic, I began to take baby steps and travel again. Last week, I was in Los Angeles for a teaching gig at 22 Teachings, a gorgeous space hosted by the brilliant Naha Armady. I adore Naha, so this was an easy yes. (Los Angeles, you treated me like a queen. I love you – and will be back.) While most folks are no longer concerned with Covid, it still plays a huge role in my life. I live with someone who is immune-compromised. Catching Covid could be a death sentence. Hence, I live my life like a little recluse. I won’t risk causing harm to them ..read more

The Solar Eclipse in Aries 2024 will occur on April 8th at 2:21 PM ET. As the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, the sky will seem to get dark. If you’re in the path of the eclipse, this should be a spectacular sight! Even if you’re not, the energy of this day is potent, so don’t be shocked if you feel a shift. Eclipses signal change, and in the sign of Aries, a fresh start is possible. However, Eclipses are also unpredictable, which means whatever happens on this day could be shocking or unexpected. It’s best to keep an open mind, go with the flow, and work with the energy rather tha ..read more

Yesterday, I stepped into Free Spirit Crystals for the last time. This beloved shop has been a favorite haunt for mystical seekers. But now, the owner is ready to retire. She’s heading to a cabin in the woods to write music. It’s sad, but at the same time, it feels so right for her.  As I walked through the shop, jostling elbows with other crystal fanatics picking through the already picked-over stock, I couldn’t help but feel wistful. This marked the end of an era. It seems there have been many endings of eras around me. Bowie, Petty, and Prince leaving this earthly plane felt like the ..read more

The Lunar Eclipse in Libra 2024 shows up on March 25th at 3:00 AM EDT. Lunar Eclipses occur when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun. When this happens, the Earth’s shadow causes the Moon to darken. A Lunar Eclipse is like a “full moon on steroids,” which means the energy around this day will be intense. Full Moons bring endings and release. Situations that have been simmering for some time come to a head. If something reaches a grand finale, this is not the time to hold on. Instead, you must trust that it’s meant to be – and let it go. In the sign of Libra, relationships could be under ..read more

The Stars Crossed series focuses on astrological compatibility. While it’s way more complicated than just your Sun sign, we’re starting with the Sun because it is an important part of your astrology profile—after all, it’s your core personality.  This month, we’re looking at Pisces. Keep in mind this will be general information. As we progress in this series, we’ll examine many other details so you can get the complete picture of the Pisces in your life (or yourself). What to know about Pisces: Element: Water Quality: Mutable Symbol: The Fish Ruling Planet: Jupiter and Neptune Key P ..read more

This past week, I got hit hard by a nasty bug. (Nope, it wasn’t Covid.) I canceled classes, meetings, and lunch dates and spent two days in bed. I needed the rest. Back in the day, I would have sucked it up and worked. I learned this from my father, who went to work, rain or shine, no matter how terrible he felt. Sick days weren’t a thing in our household, not when there was work to do. That stubborn work ethic is ingrained in me. I love to work, so it’s hard to tear me away. Even when I’m under the weather, you can usually find me at the desk. Like Dad, I have responsibilities that need atte ..read more

The New Moon in Pisces 2024 arrives on March 10th at 5:00 AM ET. This is the last New Moon of the astrological year and a supermoon to boot. What does that mean? The time is ripe for manifestation work. Whatever you dream of can become your reality. Let your imagination run wild and see where it takes you. But keep in mind, it’s not enough to fantasize about what you want. You must also consider the steps necessary to get there. Thankfully, the New Moon is in a favorable aspect to Uranus, which is currently moving through practical Taurus. This allows for breakthroughs that can ground your vi ..read more

I was grousing with my daughter about a so-called friend who seemed to delight in taking veiled passive-aggressive potshots at me. It was one of those situations where I couldn’t call her out. She had too many folks fawning over her, so I had to let it go. “She’s a pick-me.” my daughter said. I didn’t understand what she meant, so she elaborated: “A pick-me is usually a woman who throws other women under the bus to seek approval from men. It’s not limited to men, however. They can be seeking approval in other ways. But generally, it’s internalized misogyny.” Damn. I chalked it up to plain old ..read more

Many years ago, I was attending a yoga conference. A lithe woman in skimpy attire broke out into a handstand in the middle of the room for no discernible reason. It was impressive, for sure, but also…odd. I observed other folks maneuvering into complicated contortions, too. It felt like a spontaneous Circe de Soleil presentation. Meanwhile, I did my low-key thing. I’m not much of an acrobat. From time to time, I attended yoga classes in nearby studios. I knew better than to take advanced classes. Those were often impossible and dangerous. Plus, most of the so-called beginner’s classes were an ..read more

The Stars Crossed series focuses on astrological compatibility. While it’s way more complicated than just your Sun sign, we’re starting off with the Sun because it is an important part of your astrology profile. After all, it’s your core personality.  This month, we look at Aquarius. Keep in mind this will be general info. As we progress in this series, we’ll look at many other details so you can get the complete picture of the Aquarius in your life (or yourself). What to know about Aquarius: Element: Air Quality: Fixed Symbol: The Water Bearer Ruling Planet: Saturn and Uranus Key Phrase ..read more