I am in Park City, Utah, at the OPA Retreat to teach Moon Mastery™ this week under the light of this Full Moon. This town is lovely; if you ever visit, New Park Resorts is a gorgeous property with excellent staff. My townhouse has a hot tub on the deck! Feels magical. My 5-week Transits Class for Kepler College begins on Oct 27; the class is limited to 35 participants; if you want to join, please don’t hesitate. Respond to this email with any questions.

I discussed the Full Moon on this week’s Celestial Insights podcast episode, The Lady in Red. Listen, subscribe, review, and share with other astrology lovers. Find your favorite podcatcher link here. The critical aspect is its exact conjunction with the dwarf planet Eris, the goddess of strife and discord. She rolled an apple into a party for three goddesses to debase themselves in a fight over who the fairest of them all was. Kamala Harris entered the lion’s den and held her own in a civilized...

I am in Borrego Springs, CA, this week under a dark sky in the desert. Getting away from the stressors of city life is a blessing.  My nervous system is relaxed, my sleep is deeper and my dreams are vivid. I lectured on the Moon Phase Families for the Astro-Bash conference and completed my first Peer Group with the Organization for Professional Astrology (OPA). What a joy to connect with other astrologers to share how we do our work, learn from each other, and receive constructive feedback. I aim to finish my OPA certification by the time Saturn, the planet of hard work, legacy, and achievement, reaches my midheaven (MC). The MC is the pinnacle of our natal chart.  My MC is in Aries, and this Full Moon is lighting up my career house. High road Aries is a pioneer who inspires others to take calculated risks for self-actualization.

My peer group challenged me to stop delaying my Foundations of Astrology 101 class and launch a beta version this...

This 27º Aries Full Moon on Wednesday, September 20th at 7:56 am PT is a doozy. Mars rules the bold and fiery sign of Aries, and he is currently in exile. The planet of action is struggling through the uncomfortable territory of diplomacy-loving Libra. Mars prefers to take rather than negotiate. To make matters worse, he is on his way to battle against Pluto, Lord of the Underworld.  Spoiler alert, Pluto wins. This lunation magnifies the volcanic intensity of the battle of the cosmic baddies. Don’t turn love into a battlefield.  Use this energy to build courage and activate your willpower to manifest your vision.

I suggest taking time out for a Full Moon ritual. Prompts for journaling, oracle cards, or contemplation:

Reflecting on my Libra New Moon intentions for bringing more balance to my relationships, what progress can I celebrate? Which goals need to be adjusted? What do I need to release? 

Think back to the start of this lunar gestational family; the...