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Welcome to August as it arrives with thunder and lightning roaring into our collective consciousness. The heat rises and so does our creativity to invent ideas that will heal the world and ourselves from the inside out. Moon in Libra brings diplomacy and intuition to read a room, but can make us indecisive. As we enter the month in Leo, Virgo is on the horizon at the end of the month. *Mindful cre...

July's Golden Guest is Esteban Colon from Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Esteban was the Poet Laureate of Kenosha from 2018-2019. I met Esteban when I began my career as a Facilitator at Loyola University's Woodstock, IL campus. Esteban was one of my mentors and is still very inspirational to me as a poet. Esteban has been writing poetry for a long time, and has recently published a book of his poetry...

Friday brings moon and Mercury in Leo opposing Mars and Uranus in Taurus; fixed stubborn signs adding misunderstandings and slow downs especially in communications. Saturday finds the moon moving into Virgo late in the afternoon; while Saturn checks Mercury- causing blunt harsh communications. Sun brings the meeting of the North Node and Uranus in Taurus- causing shocking life-altering events to u...

Today's Leo new moon opens up our hearts to changes we will need to face as the world continues to alter arounds us. Mercury has a spat with Uranus today, causing blunt words and mind fog; however, it could help us to think up new surprising ideas to help the world. Jupiter begins its yearly nap today in Aris until November 23rd; it will also spin back to visit Pisces before heading back to Aries...

Wednesday brings some great ideas while Mercury meets up with the sleepy comet Chiron in Aries; it can also help our communications to be kinder and empathic. As the Cancer moon moves out late this evening, it has a disagreement with Pluto - before it enters Leo as a new moon. As we prepare for the new moon tomorrow, activities such as meditation will help to calm our emotions. *Mindfully be aware...

Tuesday finds us all having a difficult time expressing ourselves as Mercury and Mars have a quarrel about brains vs. brawn. Cancer moon adds to our need to slow down during the dark of the moon when we can't quite see clearly due to our dramatic emotions. Overall, take today as a day to retreat into your own personal projects and defer anyone else's opinions for another day. *Mindfulness will hel...

July's Golden Guest is Esteban Colon from Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Esteban was the Poet Laureate of Kenosha from 2018-2019. I met Esteban when I began my career as a Facilitator at Loyola University's Woodstock, IL campus. Esteban was one of my mentors and is still very inspirational to me as a poet. Esteban has been writing poetry for a long time, and has recently published a book of his poetry inspi...

It's officially Leo season until August 22! Leo's are all about heart centric issues that affect each individual's confidence and empathy. As leaders of the zodiac, we can observe Leos and learn how to succeed/fail all within a lifetime. Taurus moon adds to extravagant tastes, but can also be calming to slow down emotional drama. The weekend will find Sunday's Gemini moon scrambling for action to...

Jupiter in Aries has a small spat with Saturn in Aquarius today, the beginning of three in the last part of this year.  We can over estimate our ability to achieve our dreams; therefore, we must pivot in order to stabilize our egos for long term success. Taurus moon has a meet up with Mars in Taurus this afternoon, pushing our energies outwards towards our goals. Mars begins its move towards...

Moon shifts into Taurus this afternoon, helping to bring stability to our emotions after its morning run in with the Sun. Venus also has an unfrienly run in with Uranus, causing us to suddenly review our money and relationships. Great day to meditate and catch your breath as the heat wave can cause fuzziness in thinking. *Mindfulness is needed during these heat filled days to insure healthy action...

Sun opposing Pluto today will make us all anxious and paranoid; second-guessing ourselves while being forced to look deeply within our own psyche. Mercury enters Leo until August 4th- helping us all to communicate more from our hearts and authentically. Leading is our forte now. Chiron takes its long nap this year in Aries until December 23rd. - making us all a little fickle and meditative towards...

Friday flies in with Aquarius moon leading us into a weekend of friendships and fun- usually in groups. Weekend will find Venus moving into Cancer- joining the Sun and Mercury- merging all our security and comfort into our private homes that we share with family. Mercury merges with the Sun exact over the weekend, creating a special time to have a life changing moment or idea. *Enjoy the energy ov...

Mars meeting up with Vista helps us all to feel added energy to work for our heartfelt goals. Aquarius moon helps bring fresh unexpected needs for security. It's a good day for working with others towards a common goal. *Mindfully pursue creative outlets to advance projects.*

Full moon in Capricorn occurs this afternoon enhancing our need for long term stability and security through consistent hard work. As Venus spats with Neptune also, we can become delusional with our needs and wants causing confusion and lack of confidence. However, with the moon meeting up for a nice conversation with Uranus and Mercury will help us all to think up new innovative ways to move forw...

Tuesday brings some lovely vibes as Venus begins it's meeting with Saturn- exact tomorrow morning- helping us to make long term decisions about our personal lives. Capricorn moon also helps to push the theme of long lasting success in our endeavors that are close to our hearts. We pivot to permanent long lasting happiness that is stable and mature. Problems can occur when we begin to doubt our mos...

Weekend brings us some anxiety about the future and if we can adapt to expectations that may be misplaced. As we head into Saturday night into Sunday, we become more optimistic and forward looking after sharing with loved ones our feelings of insecurities. Monday will find us willing to try new modern ways of approaching old outdated problems through letting go. *Meditation focusing on gratitude f...

It can be a quality day for work as Saturn meets up with the moon helping us to be steady in our long term goals. Later the moon shifts into Scorpio- after running into Pluto- causing some tension and edginess as our paranoia is stoked. *Mindfulness will help with achieving long term goals today.* 

Venus meets up with Chiron to help our hearts heal and become more compassionate towards ourselves and others. Mercury spats with Uranus however, making us scatter brained- try staying focused on one task at a time. Following our instincts today can come easily with Mercury now in Cancer until July 19th. *Meditation will help to focus on the empathy we all possess inside of our hearts.*

Mars enters Taurus today until August 20th, heating up our need for fine foods and drinks with others. Mercury takes a flight into Cancer for two weeks, coloring our minds with emotions that need a safe place to be aired. Moon heads into Libra this evening as it has a business meeting with Pluto- ironing out pragmatic details. Tonight we'll be in the mood to compromise and communicate with others....

July comes in with a bang as Pluto has a big fight with Mars- lingering from yesterday, possibly into the weekend. Leo moon helps to let out our inner child in order to enjoy the long holiday weekend, usually spent with family and friends. Happy July 4th weekend in the USA- as Mercury also meets with Saturn, reminding us that what you say can have a huge impact- best not to talk about explosive to...

Still feeling homey and snuggly today, until the moon shifts into Leo for the next few days, leading us into a celebratory weekend for the 4th of July. Pluto however makes a move against Mars causing all of us to feel stress, anxiety, and angry! But, Neptune steps in to help the Cancer moon release fears and attachments in order to allow creativity to rule. Also, Mercury gets a huge hug from Pluto...

Our need for security and comfort continues into tomorrow making hugs great today! Enjoy some comfort foods and nature as the summer season gets into full swing. *Meditating while in nature will help your clarity to focus on your long term goals.*

New Cancer moon arrives tonight bringing loads of loving vibes, making us all want to nest and share with loved ones. Neptune begins its yearly nap until December 3rd at 22degrees Pisces, allowing us to tap into our creative powers and intuition. Jupiter also spats with the Sun while making nice with Venus, causing us to want too much too fast. Again, planetary movements suggest to us to slow down...

Uranus mixes things up with surprises today as it meets up with the moon in Taurus. Mercury will be pushed by Pluto today, causing some tension and stress to our thoughts into the weekend. Saturday will bring Gemini moon late in the day, as Uranus and Neptune brings optimism and curiosity to the masses- lifting our spirits and belief in one's worth. Sunday continues the happy train as Venus meets...

A day full of little spats between the Sun vs Uranus, Venus vs Chiron, and Pluto vs Aries moon as it leaves for Taurus. We are antsy, rebellious, stressed, and stubborn! Whew! Maintaining balance and faith is important today as the steady Taurus moon will bring need for stability with the Cancer Sun. *Meditation and listening to your breathing will help tremendously today to help ease anxieties.*