The October 20th full moon is called the Hunter’s Full Moon. The leaves are falling from trees, the deer are fattened, and it’s time to begin storing up meat for the long winter ahead. Sometimes this Full Moon is referred to as the Blood or Sanguine Full Moon. Right on the heels of Mercury Retrograde ending on October 18th comes an intense, fiery full moon in Aries, the aggressive cardinal fire sign that sits opposite Libra. This Full Moon will be at 27degrees 26 minutes in t

On the Autumnal Equinox the length of the day and night will be equal. This day officially marks the astronomical beginning of fall, when the days become shorter, and the nights grow longer. The name ‘equinox’ comes from the Latin word aequus, meaning equal, and nox, meaning night. An equinox occurs twice a year (Fall and Spring). Traditionally, the Autumnal Equinox was a time for celebrating the arrival of the harvest and all the sights, sounds, and events that come with fal

Prepare yourself for the second full moon in August, also known as a Blue Moon. Read on to find out what our guest astrologer and BMK author, Wendy Barta, has to say about it! Blue Moon (Sturgeon Full Moon) – August 22, 2021 The August 22nd Full Moon will be a Blue Moon. The last Blue Moon we experienced was on October 31, 2020. Last year’s full moon was called a Blue Moon because it was the second of two full moons in a calendar month – not because it looks blue! Now ano

July is a month that has some interesting astrology highlights. We have passed the sun’s highest peak and the longest day of the year, so we start to see a shift. Nature is all and we can feel her blossoming at her highest right now. Interested in the afterlife? Check out Wendy's new book, A Dog's Tale: The Afterlife Adventures of Hanuman. Proudly published by BMK Publishing, we believe the afterlife adventures of Hanuman, an intrepid Tibetan Terrier, is one true story that

June’s full moon is named the "Strawberry Full Moon," and will be among the brightest and biggest of the year. According to The Farmer’s Almanac, the name has been used by Algonquin, Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples, amongst others, to mark the ripening of “June-bearing” strawberries that were ready to be gathered. In Florida, the strawberries ripen several months earlier than further north. The annual Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida is an 11-day community event

This Saturday, May 29th, Mercury goes Retrograde and appears to go backwards across the sky for about 3 weeks. We call this period a “Mercury Retrograde”. Of course, Mercury does not really go backwards. Depending upon the relative orbital positions of the Earth and Mercury with respect to the Sun, Mercury only appears to be moving backward. The planet Mercury rules communication in all forms—listening, writing, reading, and speaking. Mercury is also associated with all ty

Every one needs a little corner of the world to tend. Deepen your connection to the earth and watch your magical skills of growing herbs blossom. Basil is considered the premiere culinary herb and has a marvelous variety of flavors to choose from. The bushy basil plants, especially the purple-leaved types, also look great in the flower garden. I grow my basil in the large kitchen window along with my other herbs placed on the shabby white table. It is easy access for me to j