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Risa's Astrology

We the People of the United States (our tasks)

Thursday, July 4th is the 243rdbirthday of the United States. Founded under the liberating sign of Cancer & Rays 3 & 7, it is from the United States that the

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Cancer, Sign of the Teacher

The energies of the planets circling the Sun, from Moon to Pluto, have a deep and lasting effect on humanity. The present Pluto/Saturn/South Node configuration in Capricorn is reorienting humanity,

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A Change of Seasons — Spring into Summer

We change seasons this week. Spring flows into summer Friday at 8:54 am (west coast time) as the Sun slips into Cancer and summer begins in the northern hemisphere. Summer

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June Full Moon, Gemini Festival of Humanity & World Invocation Day

Sunday is Father’s Day. We recognize, praise and celebrate all fathers, including mothers fulfilling the role of fathers. Fathers are the masculine presence and principle in our world, radiating strength,

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Under Gemini – Speaking in Tongues

Sunday (June 9th) is Pentecost – fifty (pente) days after Easter and one of the most important festivals for the Aquarian Age. It is good to understand Pentecost in today’s

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New Moon & the Ascension Festivals

We have two festivals this week – each one a different developmental stage for humanity. The first (Thursday) is the Ascension (Catholic, Pisces Age of love, hope, vision) festival, the

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Within All Shadows is a Point of Light

We are in a potent and pivotal time astrologically. Saturn (restructure), Pluto (transform) and South Node (past incompletions show up) are all in Capricorn (Initiation). All structures, previously secret, veiled

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Wesak – Buddha Taurus Full Moon Festival

Saturday (May 18th) is the Wesak (Buddha) Festival, the 2nd Spring Festival of the year. Since Winter Solstice, disciples around the world have been preparing for this Taurus festival. It

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Honoring Mother

Sunday is Mother’s Day. The moon is in Virgo – ultimate sign of the perfect organized mother. It’s also the sign ruled by Mercury – so communication with mother is

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Beltane — Bright & Shining Fire

May 1st is May Day, an ancient Spring festival in many cultures. May Day, always the sustaining Taurus Sun, is the Celtic (Gaelic) festival of Beltane (lasting all week long).