Happy Birthday, Gemini friends! Geminis are known for being curious, witty, and strong communicators.Famous Geminis: Lavern Cox, Johnny Depp, Heidi Klum, Kendrick Lamar, Idina Menzel, Marilyn Monroe, Prince, Helena Bonham Carter, Octavia Spencer.

May's new moon is in Taurus, exact today at 10:55 AM CT. It’s a good time for setting intention around financial goals, resetting your budget, and calling in new streams of income. New moon in Taurus asks you to evaluate everything you're attracting into your life and choose what's best for you.Ground yourself with today's energy by taking a barefoot walk in the grass or on a beach. Spend time with yourself, connecting with your heart and something or someone you love today. This can definitely include our children and pets.If you're in a new relationship or want to refresh an ...

The full moon of May is in Scorpio, exact today at 12:36 PM CT. With the full moon in Scorpio, we may feel drawn to release old patterns that have had a hold on us or something or someone from our past may test us. We may be puzzling over a mystery that needs spiritual guidance from runes, tarot, or meditation. A powerful time to cleanse and charge crystals under the moon.A mystical day of intense manifestation, it's a perfect time for a moonlit walk among the spring flowers.

Beltane tidings!Beltane bonfires and May Day festivals are held on this day to mark the halfway point between Ostara (spring equinox) and Midsummer (summer solstice) in the northern hemisphere. Woohoo! Summer is on its way!There are dozens of Beltane customs still prevalent in many cultures and covens worldwide, but perhaps most notable is the May Pole. It’s variations include a pole or tree with red and white ribbons attached to the top, woven around by dancers.I have my grandma’s recipe for goat’s milk cream pie, which she made every year for Beltane, along with hand-rolled beeswax candles. Unfortunately, I didn’t ...

Happy Arbor Day!Who's planting or caring for trees today? My favorite tree growing up was a huge willow tree. I hid under it, climbed it, and loved it. One day it was destroyed in a terrible thunderstorm. I cried and cried when the remains were taken down. That tree and my traumatic experience of losing her became an integral part of THE ACCIDENTAL WITCH (book one of The Recollection of Trees series). For me, trees have always felt like friends.https://sadiefrancisskyheart.com/books/

Happy Earth Day!I hope you do something nice for Mother Earth today. I'm planning on planting some bee and butterfly-attracting plants. How about you? I have a funny, smelly memory of Earth Day, 1991. I took part in a college volunteer day in which teams did major projects in the community. At the end of the day we were supposed to eat a vegetarian meal together and the various teams would discuss what we did.My team chose to clean out a nasty, clogged up river. I spent the day waist-high in cold, muddy water, pulling out car tires, lawn chairs, boots, ...

Happy Birthday, Taurus readers!Tauruses are known for their practical, earthy, steady nature, and are often musical. Famous Taurus people: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, George Clooney, Tina Fey, Billy Joel, Barbra Streisand, Kelly Clarkson, and Jerry Seinfeld.

April's new moon is in Aries/Taurus (depending on your time zone) today, exact at 11:15 PM CT, with a solar eclipse in the same sign at 11:12 PM CT. Embrace this new beginning with the energy of both signs. Before acting on a strong impulse, first list the practical steps you'll take toward the outcome, then follow through on it. Depending on your personal astrological influences, you may realize your connection to a group, institution, or system no longer aligns with your heart. A good time to start a new daily practice such as walking with an empowering music playlist because this ...

April's full moon is in Libra today, exact at 11:37 PM CT. The full moon is the midpoint in the lunar cycle, which makes it a good time to release energies that no longer feel in alignment with us, to fade away as the moon darkens towards the new moon. With the full moon in Libra, we may find ourselves weighing a decision, choosing between paths, or seeking equilibrium and peace of mind. A good day to meet a friend for coffee, or join a group meditation.Set intentions for manifesting more balance and serenity in your life, perhaps within relationships or ...

March's new moon is in Aries today, exact at 12:26 PM CT.The new moon is the beginning of the lunar cycle, which supports intention setting and self-reflection. With the new moon in Aries, you may feel like starting a new project, cleaning a cluttered area, or trying a new recipe that looks amazing on the plate. Aries correlates to the Emperor card in the tarot, representing authority, structure, and regulation--perfect energy for starting and sticking to a new healthy habit. A good day to confront something you've been putting off, to write out action steps toward a new intention (then act ...