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The season of Taurus falls between April 20th and May 20th, when the sun passes through its cosmic space, casting thematic Taurus energy into overarching cultural spheres. Taurus may alternatively impact other planets in your birth chart or the current skies at any other time of the year. Self-care gets a lift under Taurus influence,…
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The new moon arrives at around 9 AM on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 PST. Landing in Taurus, we will collectively bond with the planet in celebration and reverence. This is especially true in the Northern Hemisphere as spring peaks. A Saturday (ruled by Saturn) new moon indicates an opportunity to align. Like a cosmic chiropractic appointment,…
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The observance of natural rhythms is an essential component of wellness, and the season of spring is the first of four seasonal beats. Altar-building in honor of the season is a simple and rewarding activity that offers compounding benefits to health and wellbeing. Altars are essentially spiritual installations. They can be large or small, busy…
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A full “pink” moon in Libra will light the sky on April 19th, 2019. Libra, represented by Goddess and planet Venus, is the cardinal (lead) air sign, ruling balance and beauty. This full moon will offer a powerful opportunity in which to celebrate your sensual intelligence and set new intentions to restore harmony in your…
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What calls to be nurtured? What lies ahead this spring? A new moon in Aries arrives on April 4th amidst the spring in the Northern Hemisphere. New moons are a time of planting (literal and) proverbial seeds in hopes of manifesting desired outcomes for the future. Rituals like these are particularly useful because they set off an entropic…
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Aries is the first sign of the zodiac calendar, occurring from March 21st to April 19th. In the Northern Hemisphere, this fiery season burns away winter doldrums to let the astrological new year and spring season emerge triumphantly. Aries carries wild and passionate energy that demands attention just as the spring season seems to do. New…
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Spring is a righteous time of year! As the weather shifts, it brings with it much-need nourishment and rampant inspiration as botanical buds show their colorful tips. Associated with the metaphysical element of air, the season of spring is linked with mental energy and the collective consciousness. Simultaneously, it is a collective emerging of the…
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A supermoon in Libra arrives on March 21st, hand-in-hand with the birth of spring and the dawn of Aries season and the astrological new year. A Libra supermoon whispers of abundant beauty, balanced partnerships and a sense of fairness, and its arrival at this time of year is significant. The stars are aligning to auspiciously suggest an elegant and…
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On March 6th we welcome a New Moon in Pisces, a watery sign that brings great sensitivity and deeper introspection to our desires. As the last sign of the Zodiac, Pisces represents a sort of completion—what have you learned in the last year that you are ready to let go of and set new intentions…
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ILLUSTRATIONS BY WREN MCMURDO Crystals make wonderful additions to lifestyles centered toward self-love. Placed strategically in your home, office, or on your person, they attract subtle energies that deliver specific results depending on the stone and shape. We at Herbivore know how easy it can be to get overwhelmed by the information that’s available related…
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