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Risa's Astrology

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

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Elegant accessories for men

Q. You have written in the past that the accessories a man wears make a big difference in how well-dressed he is. Are there any specific ones that have more

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Advent, Preparation, Work of the People, a Reappearance!

December, month of hopes, anticipations and expectations (and suspense for the little ones), is filled with festivals that bring light to the ever-increasing darkness. Especially in this Kali Yuga time.

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White tie and tails vs. white dinner jacket

Q. When is it correct to wear a white dinner jacket?  A. Well, this is definitely NOT the time of year to concern yourself with a white dinner jacket, because it is

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Jackets, once informal, are now dressy

Q. I have a column of yours about summer suits when you said matched  suits are the dressiest and that blazers are next. I thought blazers had their origin with sporting

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Gratitude as Amulet & Talisman, a Radiance of Kindness

Wednesday is the Sagittarius new moon with Jupiter (Sag’s ruler), turning stationary direct. Very auspicious for our Season of Gratitude and Giving. Jupiter (Ray 2 of Love/Wisdom) direct – we

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Scorpio – Bright Stars Hidden

In Libra we had equal nights and days. But in Scorpio we know we are in the dark half of the year, waiting for the new light of Winter Solstice.