Two days ago was the Spring Equinox. The Sun was exactly overhead at noon. This solar influence has been so important on the history of humanity that it is celebrated in numerous cultures going back thousands of years. Zoroastrians call it Nowruz. Jews identified it with Pesach (Passover). Some Pagans associated it with the goddess Eostre and Christians adopted the name and timing for Easter. Some Pagans call it Ostara, Other pre-Christian names include Alban Eilir and Bacchanalia. Some refer to it as Lady Day and many consider it the start of the new year. Billions of people have considered this time the end of the cold darkness of winter. Life is returning and plants begin to show

Aries, The Ram March 20 to April 19 Modality: Cardinal Element: Fire Ruler: Mars Keywords: Initiative, action, adventurous, enthusiastic, dynamic, impatient As an Aries you are a born leader, eager to take the initiative and be a leader. Be careful, though, as you tend to be impatient; this trait can get the better of you at times. You are energetic, and fiery Mars ensures that you are good at what you try. Sports and exercise for you are relaxing and help you free your mind. You have a wide social circle, though it is mostly comprised of acquaintances, rather than close friends. Your love life is nurtured by your energy and enthusiasm, which is helpful being that you place a

Today I needed to play, so I selected the Deck of a 1000 Spreads and the forthcoming Anna.K Tarot (available May 2013, but you can pre-order it!)   Do you ever have those times when you want to play with your cards but don't have a question to ask? The Deck of 1000 Spreads is great for that. I shuffled the deck and randomly drew three cards to create the spread. I trusted them to know what I most needed to know right now. I got: Hobbies & Talents, Hopes & Fears, and Positive Influences. I laid them out, shuffled my Anna.K and drew three cards.   Tarot, as usual, always seems to know what is needed. I've been wondering a lot about my career,

Tomorrow is International Astrology Day! Considered by many to be the start of the astrological new year, International Astrology Day is celebrated each year on the Spring Equinox (the day the Sun enters Aries). There are various observances around the world, including lectures and other events. Anyone have any plans to celebrate this observance?