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The Days Ahead, Mars & Mercury Direct, Ganesh, Remover of Obstacles

It’s several weeks since Christmas, almost a month since Winter Solstice, when the new light began. Each morning, we have increments of more and more light. The Sun is now

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Want to be James Bond cool? Wear cardigans

Q. Cardigan sweaters are my go-to cold-weather choice. I wear them buttoned up. I’m wondering if there is a way to wear them that looks less nerdy? A. You should

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Blessings on the Doorways – May Peace Enter Here

Here we are at the beginning of the new year 2023. So many possibilities ahead and the best is yet to come! 2023 began with Mercury (thinking, talking) and Mars

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Tie and suit color combos for formal events

Q. I was attending a funeral, and had a black suit and white shirt but was unclear what tie to wear. I chose a non-descript gray and red pattern. I

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The12 Days of Christmas – Bird Chirps the Future

Esoteric Astrology as news for week December 28 – Jan, 6, 2022 The12 Days of Christmas – Bird Chirps the Future Our new year of 2023 begins under two retrogrades

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What is ‘less formal?’

Q. I work at a government office and with hybrid work there is a strong possibility our office wear will become less formal. I know that would mean no ties

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Hanukkah, New Moon & Christmas – Days & Nights of Wonder

With the Sun entering Capricorn (Dec. 21, solstice), winter is here (northern latitudes). Mars (actions!) is retrograde and Mercury (communication) begins its retrograde (in Capricorn) on December 29th. In the

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If it’s good enough for King Charles, is it good enough for me?

Q. A while back you wrote in answer to a reader’s question that you do not approve of a man’s wearing a pinkie ring. And yet, the new King Charles

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Gifts, Signs & Winter’s Solstice Light

Esoteric Astrology as news for week December 14 – 20, 2022 Gifts, Signs & Winter’s Solstice Light We are still in the time of shopping for gifts in these days

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Second Advent Candle – the Light in Nature

Last week we lit our first Advent candle, the candle of Hope called the Prophecy Candle that “something’s coming” – the new light of winter solstice, the festivals of Hanukkah