by Della Ratcliffe | Apr 11, 2021 | Lunar Cycles
Passion flowers (passiflora) A new moon is a reminder that we can be — and are — reborn each month. We can start afresh, begin new projects, or step into a new perspective. And this new moon is the first of the astrological year, reminding us that we can also look at...
by Della Ratcliffe | Mar 13, 2021 | Lunar Cycles, Wheel of the Year
I love this time of year. In my locale, Vancouver, I see the signs of spring in the awakening and blossoming of Mama Earth and know that soon this urban landscape will be filled with the blossoms of cherry, apple and plum. The forsythia will be cheering us...
by Della Ratcliffe | Oct 16, 2020 | Lunar Cycles
New Moon Blessings! The Super New Moon on October 16th arrives at 19:31 UTC in the sign of Libra, a Cardinal sign signifying initiation, and is aligned with the element Air, such a cerebral sign. Air can bring change and inspiration, a gentle refreshing breeze or...
by Della Ratcliffe | Aug 18, 2020 | Lunar Cycles
The New Moon in Leo arrives August 19 @2:41 UTC (August 18 @ 7:41 PM PDT) and brings with it a new monthly theme: Courageous Dreams. Recently we experienced the power and illumination of the Lion’s Gate 8:8 Portal — a cosmic alignment of the Earth, Sun and the star...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 19, 2020 | Wheel of the Year
Fire Dance by Julia C R Gray Many of us look forward to celebrating Summer Solstice — by whatever name or tradition calls to us, such as MidSummer, Samhradh (Irish), Litha, Alban Hefin — which this year (2020) arrives on June 20th at 21:44 UTC in the Northern...
