The cycles of the moon have more of an effect on us than many of us realize. It’s weird to think that something happening so far away could change up our behavior or inspire us to act a certain way. But here’s the thing: if we’re open to how the moon might affect us, then we could experience some really positive changes. One of the more powerful times in the lunar cycle is a new moon, which appears as barely a sliver in the sky. Despite being fairly unimposing in the sky, though, a new moon packs a punch astrologically — and the August new moon is no different, if…

After the intensity that July brought, August offers a much needed reprieve thanks to the planets that will be dancing through fun-loving Leo and grounded Virgo. With multiple planets in Leo, which includes communicative Mercury entering Leo on the 11th, we’re called to have fun, get creative, and fall in love with anything or anyone that gets our hearts beating. Plus, Jupiter (the planet of abundance and good fortune) will be moving forward again in happy-go-lucky Sagittarius on the 11th as well, which will increase the good vibes. On the 15th, the Full Moon in Aquarius comes along to help us with breaking free of soul sucking work, projects, and…

July is the lucky host to two new moons, giving us two opportunities for revelatory breakthroughs and emotional growth. That said, the new moon in Leo won’t have the same effect on all of us. How the new moon on July 31, 2019 will affect you will differ depending on your zodiac sign, as our astrological temperament programs us to be influenced by different factors and respond uniquely to different stimuli. Some signs will feel intensely outwardly inspired by the month’s second new moon, while other signs will feel more subtle, inward affects that are far less noticeable. The one thing each sign has in common on the last night…

If you’re anything like me, then you purposely avoid sharing the deets on your zodiac sign simply because it already has a reputation for being overly sensitive. Truth is, we all have something that makes us feel vulnerable, but there’s no denying that these are the most sensitive zodiac signs: Aries, Cancer, Leo, and Pisces. Let me guess. You thought the water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) were the only ones that were going to get roasted for being “too sensitive”? Guess again. Despite the fact that being a “water” sign already speaks for itself, considering this element is a symbol of emotions, I believe the element fire is just as…

Are you in the mood for the good news first or the bad news? Let’s go with the good news, because in my opinion, it carries much more weight. No offense to any Cancers out there, but that was one immensely challenging and emotionally wrought Cancer season. With Mercury retrograde topped with two life-changing and overwhelming eclipses, it’s safe to say most of us shed a few tears over the course of the past few weeks. I’m happy to report the eclipses are officially behind us, even if you’re still feeling hungover from all the intensity and abrupt transformation. Though Mercury retrograde is still twisting and turning through the cosmos,…

Well we all know that Leos are going to be having the best month ever, because that big mood sign never lets anything get in the way of their fun in their birthday month. So what does Leo season have in store for everyone else? If you’re concerned about how this ferocious and dazzling month is going to affect you, you’re not alone. I think we’re all a lot a bit curious about what zodiac signs Leo season is going to affect the most this year. Not that Leo energy is a bad thing, but it’s an intense thing, and we’re all on low-key summer mode, so a shift of…

People who live within view of water have lower psychological distress, study finds. For most of my life, I’ve had the great fortune of living near water. I grew up on a small, clean lake in Muskoka, Ontario’s famed cottage country, and now reside in a coastal town on the edge of Lake Huron. I’ve always said to my husband that I feel the need to be close to water, that it’s an integral part of my being and makes me feel happy and peaceful. I know other people feel the same way about forests, mountains, and deserts, recognizing deep personal affinities to natural spaces. So, it was with great…

It’ll be intense for everyone, that’s for sure, but each sign will experience it differently. Two weeks ago we had a solar eclipse, which hopefully sparked some healthy (and perhaps even spiritual) growth in your life. You may have released what wasn’t working for you and welcomed some new energy in. Now, the lunar eclipse approaching will complete the story of this eclipse series. A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth is between the sun and moon in such a way that it blocks the light of the sun from falling on the moon. During solar eclipses, the moon’s shadow falls on the sun. When a lunar eclipse happens, however, the…

We’re so used to the zodiac signs, it’s probably impossible to imagine they could be something else. But Liz Dial, a social media specialist with Red Clay Media’s brand, “It’s a Southern Thing,” did. She has created an illustration series imagining what the Zodiac would look like if the signs were southern. The new “constellations” are perfect if you want to get to know the modern Southerner. . . . . . . . . . . . More info: southernthing.com | Instagram