Many people, myself included, are first introduced to astrology through their daily horoscopes in newspapers. While the accuracy of these daily predictions can sometimes be questionable, there is something to be said for using the alignment of the planets and stars for personal reflection and prediction. But astrology, while an incredibly accurate and long-standing art form, is not science. Does astrology really work, or is it simply a question of a self-fulfilling prophecy? If astrology works, then how does it work? As Kris Riske notes in her introduction to Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology, the question of how astrology works "...has perplexed astrologers for four thousand

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Jessica Shepherd, author of A Love Alchemist's Notebook. Sex & Power. Yin & Yang. Pomegranates & Persephone. The presence of one always insists on the other, right?  In astrology, sex and power are esoterically joined in the sign of Scorpio, and just as pomegranates are linked with Persephone, our sexuality is undeniably bound to our choice and to our personal power. By becoming conscious about our sexual power, we realize that it’s sacred; it’s our choice alone to do with what we wish, with. This spell is about imbuing your sexuality with consciousness and personal choice. And, if needed, reclaiming your sexual power from

Libra, The Balance September 22 to October 22 Modality: Cardinal Element: Air Ruler: Venus Keywords: Balanced, just, charming, diplomatic,  artistic, sociable, passive, indecisive, sophisticated, accommodating, kind,  likable, respectful As a Libra you are a charming people-pleaser. You make a natural mediator, not only putting people at ease in any situation but also making sure that peace and harmony are kept. You view things objectively and with a sharp mind, but you can be tripped up by your own indecisiveness in your quest for fairness. You have an eye for sophistication and beauty, being ruled by Venus, and will never be seen in less than your best. Libras enjoy a

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Claudia Cunningham, author of Biting Back: A No-Nonsense, No-Garlic Guide to Facing the Personal Vampires in Your Life. How can you tell if someone you know is a vampire? This is a great question, and one we can all use a little help getting to the bottom of, too; it can be pretty confusing sometimes, trying to figure out who are the vampires in our lives and who aren’t.  We tilt our heads and adjust our perspective again and again in our efforts to decide about them: are they deliberately malicious? Are they trying to drive us nuts?  Do they even know they’re sucking the life out of us? Is our neighbor so clueless that she really