SGC gives thanks to Karen for her inspirational words, created in her “Messages from the Rose” Card Deck.
We don’t have a last name for Karen, she was one of our consignment family from when we had our physical store front, many years ago, We are grateful to have retained one deck of Karen’s cards, and we are delighted to share her positive outlook with you all.
August 6 2025:
“Treasure your profound sense of humour,
Honour the ability to laugh amid strife and earthly furor,
When life becomes too intense and you simply need to vent,
Allow your humour to unfold for it is a gift that is heaven sent,
To have the ability to simply laugh at the trials that continually press,
Your laugher then becomes a much needed release from tension and stress”.
Transiting Moon Signs… August 5th to August 11th: Moon becomes full in Pisces on August 9th:
- August 5th: Moon in Capricorn @1:04pm (ET) @10:04am (PT)
- Moon in 2nd quarter
- August 5th aspects: The moon Quincunx Uranus in Gemini, Squares Saturn and Neptune in Aries, Quincunx to Mercury in Leo and makes an opposition to Venus in Cancer. Aspects begin @3:06 pm (ET) and end at 11:38pm (PT).
- August 6th: The moon opposes Venus in Cancer @2:38 am(ET), opposes Jupiter in Cancer, Quincunx the Sun in Leo. The last aspect occuring at 4:53 pm (ET) @1:53 pm (PT).
- August 6th: Venus enters the sign of Libra, Venus rules Libra, so this is very comfy visit for both involved… However, it may mean that some of us catch the shopping bug, shopping for clothes, home decor, perhaps a new hair cut, a visit to the spa… Good time can be had, just don’t spend more than you can afford… and some lovely experiences can be had now.
- August 6th: Moon void of course @1:40pm (ET) @10:40am (PT)
- Please Click here to see a past post re: “what does it all mean” when the moon is in the sign of Capricorn
- August 7th: Moon in Aquarius @9:18pm (ET) @6:18pm (PT)
- Moon in the 2nd quarter:
- The moon’s aspects, Trines to Mars in Libra and Uranus in Gemini, Sextiles to Saturn and Neptune in Aries and a conjuction to Pluto in Aquarious. Aspects begin @ 10:35pm (ET) @7:35 pm (PT) and end @ 10:26 pm (PT).
- August 8th: The moon’s aspects, Sextile to Neptune in Aries (12:43 am ET), Conjunction to Pluto in Aquarious (1:26 am ET), Opposition to Mercury in Leo. Mars in Libra trines Uranus in Gemini. Moon Quincunx Venus and Jupiter in Cancer, final aspect @10:52pm (ET) @7:52pm (PT) Mars in Libra opposes Saturn in Aries.
- August 9th: Void of course @3:55 am(ET) @12:55am (PT)
- Please Click here to see a past post re: “what does it all mean” when the moon is in the sign of Aquarius
- August 9th: Moon in Pisces @11:50pm (PT)
- August 10th Moon in Pisces @2:50am (ET)
- Moon in 2nd Quarter
- August 9th @3:55 am(ET) @12:55am (PT) the moon, while still in the last degrees of Aquarius becomes FULL. All of the traits of the moon in Aquarius will be amplified, bigger then usual… take care when it comes to taking risks or being “rebellious” Could be a fantastic time to finish up any technology projects. The Full Moon is the best time to get down to business and finish up all the little chores we may have on the go, of course, we can’t attend to them all, but at least we might be able to get some finished up. Aquarius is ahead of the curve in most things, and is quite capable of doing many things, so this could be a good time for something “new” to come to fruition, that may have been sitting in the back corner for the last little while. There may be a slight Pisces “flavor” to this full moon along with the Aquarius influence.
- August 10th: Moon in 3rd quarter
- August 10th: Opportune Time @4:53 am (ET) @1:52am (PT) until the moon enters Aries on the 12th: “With Mercury just runing direct, this long OP is great for the arts, mind expansion, and making remarkably good connections, aided by the Venus-Jupiter Conjunction” PB
- Apsects on the 10th: Moon in Pisces squares Uranus in Gemini, Quincunx Mars in Libra, Mars in Libra Trines Pluto in Aquarius, Moon in Pisces Quincunx Mercury in Leo, Trines Venus and Jupiter in Cancer.
- August 10th: Moon void of Course @11:55pm (PT)
- August 11th: Moon void of Course @2:55 am (ET). There is one aspect before the moon goes voc, Moon in Pisces Trines Venus in cancer.
- August 11th, NOTE Mercury turns direct @3:30am (ET) @12:30am (PT). However, all will not go smoothly until Mercury has exited it’s storm on August 17th.
- Please Click here to see a past post re: “what does it all mean” when the moon is in the sign of Pisces
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Inspirational words
All Roads of life in the end inevitably lead you home
It is in truth the paradox of why so many often seek to roam
When you truly understand this beyond the words or phrase
You will recognize the most porfund truth hidden in this earthly maze
You see it matters not which path you finally choose
For in the end there are no right or wrongs and no real win or lose” 
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The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life… Transiting Moon in Virgo July 2025
Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:
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- Date: July 26 @4:55 pm (ET) @1:55 pm (PT)
- Moon Sign: Virgo
- Moon Phase: 1st
- Void-off-Course: July 28 @8:57 pm (ET) @5:12 pm (PT) to moon into Libra late that night or early morning on the 29th. Moon v/c is not one of the 4 “good signs” Try not to make any important decisions or commitments now.
- Opportunity Period: None
What does it all mean?
- Virgo is all about the details, so be prepared to see to them, or at least have someone else see to them for you.
- Try not to worry about things you have no control over, especially things that might not ever happen… Because Virgo “see’s” all the details others miss, it’s hard for her not to worry…
- It’s good to keep busy during a Virgo moon, make lists, tidy, organize, plan, find solutions to problems… a lot can get done now
- Virgo can be more critical than the rest of the zodiac, but only because she so needs things to be “correct” or “perfect”. If you are an employer, be prepared that tasks may not get completed exactly the way you had expected, be gentle and patient. 😊
- The Moon in Virgo can be good for the following activities:
- Break Habits (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
- Canning foods (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
- Fixing Cars:
- Hair cut for less growth (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
- Mowing the lawn to retard growth (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
- Sending Mail:
- Starting a diet (Better if in the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
- This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts.
- Moon in Virgo
- Sun in Virgo
- Ascendant in Virgo
- Mid-heaven in Virgo
- Moon in 6th house
- Any aspects to the Moon or Mercury.
- And those who have a strong Pisces placement in their charts..
NOTES:
Saturday the 26th: Moon in Virgo, squares Uranus in Gemini, Qunicunx to Saturn in Aries, Qunicunx to Neptune in Aries and a Qunicunx to Pluto in Aquarius. All happening during the afternoon and evening, with the last aspect happening @9:37 pm (ET) @6:37 pm (PT).
Sunday the 27th: The Moon in Virgo sextiles Jupiter in Cancer:
Monday the 28th: Venus in Gemini makes a sextile to Chiron in Aries. The Moon in Virgo conjuncts Mars in Virgo. Moon in Virgo squares Venus in Gemini. Aspects begin @ 12:55 pm (ET) 9:55 am (ET), with the last one begining @8:57 pm (ET) @5:57 pm (PT).
Aspects Definitions:
- Squares, these are challenging and can be frustrating, on the up side, Squares can push us to make changes that we have been putting off, or which we are “afraid” to embrace.. while the process may be painful, the results will be beneficial.
- Opposition, another challenging aspect, where frustration levels may hit the roof, and it might not be easy to move ahead with projects or relationships, unless a compromise is reached, it’s not impossible but is it going to be worth it in the end.. that’s what needs to be figured out…
- Quincunx can be a rather exasperating aspect, it’s a “smaller” aspect which is a good thing, as the signs involved are not compatible at all, the little “quin” can cause health issues too, however, a little rest, a getaway, meditation, deep breathing and if needed a complete “revamp” of the situation can be helpful in dealing with the challenges.
- Trines and Sextile’s are “happy” aspects, most of the time things run fairly smoothly when they pop in, and can sometimes bring us good luck, the only down side to these guys is that they can make us lazy…
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The Moon and Astrology
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HOW IT AFFECTS OUR DAILY LIVES…
In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :)
The Moon Void-of-Course:
There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void of Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void of Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-of-Course moon…
- Cancer
- Taurus
- Sagittarius
- Pisces…
Opportunity Periods
There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods.
Thanks to Paula Belluomini, William Lilly and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity period and dates.
copyright Greta McKenzie, 07/24/2025
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The Moon & Astrology; how it affects our daily life: Transiting New Moon In Leo August 2025
Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:
- Date: July 24 @11:28am (ET) @8:28am (PT)
- Moon Sign: Leo
- Moon Phase: 4th
- Void-off-Course: July 26 @7:02am (ET) @4:02am (PT) to moon into Virgo later in the afternoon: Leo Moon v/c is not one of the 4 “good signs”
- Opportunity Period: July 25th 10:58 am (ET) 7:58 am (PT) to void of course moon.
- “Wait two hours after the conjunction to allow enough separation of the Moon from the Sun and use this OP for self-improvement, relationship building or what ever interests you” PB
What does it all mean?
- The Leo Moon Loves Drama, so be warned…
- The Leo Moon loves to noticed and recognized, so be prepared to “pump up” your loved ones and if you happened to have a Leo influence in yourself, be aware of how you may be going about getting recognized or appreciated… If you play your cards right this could be a positive time when you get to be where you need to be.
- Try not to be overly “vain” and be prepared for drama at any-time from any direction
- Try not to over react and if it’s not you doing the over reacting, try not to get caught up in the drama, or to encourage the over reactor
- It’s a good time to check out the local talent, take in a down town show, get starry-eyed with your lover, or perhaps look for a new one, as romance is high on the priority ladder during this time.
- Might prove positive for hair cuts, make overs.
- The Moon in Leo may be good for the following activities:
- Beauty Treatments (Better when the moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter):
- Break Habits:
- Buying a home (Better when the moon is in the 1st quarter):
- Entertaining Guests:
- Fixing cars:(Better when the moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter):
- Hair cut for thickness (Better when the moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter):
- Moving:
- Mowing the lawn to retard growth:
- Painting:
- Pouring cement (Better when the moon is in the 3rd quarter):
- Starting a diet:
- Starting new construction (Better when the moon is in the 1st quarter):
- Staring a new job (Better when the moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter)
- This moon period will affect everyone, but more so those who have the following in their charts: And those who have a strong Capricorn or Aquarius placement in their charts.
- Moon in Leo:
- Sun in Leo:
- Moon in Aquarius
- Sun in Aquarius
- Moon in the 5th house
- Aspects to the Moon, Sun or Uranus
- Ascendant in Leo
- Mid-heaven in Leo
- NOTES:
- The New Moon occurs on July 24 @3:11 pm (ET) @12:11 pm (PT) in the sign of Leo:
- All of the above will be “bigger” under the New Moon energy, presently in the 4th quarter.
- It is said that the new moon is a good time to begin projects, relationships, jobs etc… Wait until the 19 when she is fully into the 1st quarter to begin anything.
- Leo interests such as FUN, Speculation, Children, Creativity and Animals will be highlighted during this months New Moon.
- The Sun moved into the sign of Leo on July 22 @9:29 am (ET) @6:29 am (PT). Leo is organized, creative, smart and can be slightly lazy, but he/she usually always steps up to the plate when the need is real…
- Risk takers, the Leo can accomplish much in life, but they must be careful of not taking risks just for the sake of taking them… Leo is a fixed, fire sign, with Aquarius being the opposite sign to Leo… Happy Birthday to all the Leo’s out there, we wish you a year ahead filled with good health, prosperity, love and tons of fun…
The Moon and Astrology
How it affects our daily lives…
In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :)
The Moon Void-of-Course:
There are times throughout the month when the moon is not fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void of Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void of Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-of-Course moon…
Good for Void-Of-Course Moon:
These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.
- Cancer
- Taurus
- Sagittarius
- Pisces…
Opportunity Periods (thanks to astrologer Jim Shawvan):
There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods.
Thanks to Paula Belluomini astrologer, and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity periods, and moon/planetary movements and times.
copyright: Greta McKenzie Astrology: 7/24/2025
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The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life: Transiting Moon in Taurus June 2025:
Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:
- Date: June 20 @9:53pm (ET) @6:53pm (PT)
- Moon Sign: Taurus:
- Moon Phase: 4th
- Void-of-Course: June 22 @9:50pm (ET) @6:50pm (PT) to moon in Gemini a few hours later. Moon in Taurus v/c is one of the 4 “good signs”
- Opportunity Period: June 20 @6:32 am (ET) 3:32 am (PT) to 9:50pm (ET) 6:50pm (PT) “You have the whole day to network and complete tasks” PB
What does it all mean?
- Taurus needs emotional and material security, so we may find we are more interested in our financial affairs.
- This may prove to be a good time to make investments for the future or to begin plans for the next financially responsible phase.
- Those with strong fire signs (especially Aries) may get impatient with those who are slower at making up their minds, take care not to push too hard guys and gals, it won’t get things moving any faster if you are dealing with folks who have a strong Taurus inclination.
- Taurus has lots of patience, indicating this could be a good time to deal with people/projects/situations that take up more time than is liked.
- Things that give us pleasure, such as comfort foods, wine, relaxing, good music and giving/receiving “loving’s” are all things we may enjoy right now
- Some of us may be feeling more frugal than usual, preferring to save our funds instead of spend them.
- Take your time when the moon is in this sign, there is no need to hurry, and you probably won’t get very far if you do… so sit back and enjoy the ride… 🙂
- Keep your temper under check if you can, Taurus is very, very patient and it takes a lot to make her angry, but watch out once she has had enough, she will certainly let you know..
- This moon may be positive for: Advertising for sale of personal belongings, beauty treatments, buying clothes, buying a home, getting a hair cut to encourage thickness, moving, painting, pouring cement, starting a new job, savings account or training a pet.
- This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts.
- Moon in Taurus,
- Sun in Taurus,
- Venus in Taurus
- Moon in the 2nd house (house of finances)
- Any aspects to the Moon
- Ascendant or Mid-heaven in Taurus
- Those with strong Libra/Venus placements (Venus rules Taurus and Libra) in their charts may also be effected, and to a lessor extent those with strong Scorpio/Pluto chart placements.
Notes:
Friday, June 20:
Summer Solstice (Litha) Sun Moves into Cancer
- Summer Solstice is a celebration of the first day of summer, it is the longest day of the year.
- Litha, also means Summer Solstice, and is the traditional celebration of the Pagan religion, celebrating the longest day of the year and ushering in the Summer… “It symbolizes abundance, growth, and the transition towards the darker half of the year, often celebrated with bonfires, feasting, and rituals honoring nature”.(AI Assist)
The Sun moves into the sign of Cancer on Friday, June 20
@10:42pm (ET) @7:42pm (PT).
Cancer is a feminine, cardinal water sign… she is super sensitive and loves to nurture her loved ones… Cooking, gardening, making a home comfortable are all Cancer traits…. it’s not easy being a Cancerian, like all water signs, there is a strong connection to the emotions, and feelings can get hurt easily… Sometimes, the Cancerian, although nurturing and usually sensitive to the needs of others, can get a little uppity or moody… This isn’t surprising, seeing as the Moon rules this sign and the moon also rules over our emotions… Watch your Cancerian as the full moon approaches, do you see a change in mood, either positive or negative?… As the Moon becomes full, the Cancerian may also feel “full”, and one may even notice a physical change in the tummy area…. Home and family are super important to the Cancer being, and if there isn’t a natural family to be had, it won’t take long for a substitute to be found… When hurt or upset, or when feeling less then confident, the Cancerian will need to revert to their “safe place”… leave them be for a while, they value their privacy like no other, and will need time to gather their emotions… However, don’t let your Cancerian be alone for too long, it can be tempting for them to remain alone, or “hermitized”… Protect them, care for them, give them room and allow them to be moody once in a while, and you will forever be loved and adored by your Cancerian…
Wishing all Cancerians a very happy birthday, we wish you good health, happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
The Moon and Astrology
HOW IT AFFECTS OUR DAILY LIVES…
In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. 🙂
The Moon Void-of-Course:
There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void of Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void of Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-of-Course moon…
Good for Void-Of-Course Moon:
These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.
- Cancer
- Taurus
- Sagittarius
- Pisces…
Opportunity Periods
There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods.
Thanks to Paula Belluomini present day astrologer, and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for dates and opportunity periods.
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