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Inspirational words

 
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.

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:

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  • 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 Gemini April 2025

 Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

  • Date: April 28 @11:34pm (PT) April 29 @2:34am (ET) 
  • Moon Sign: Gemini:
  • Moon Phase: 1st
  • Void-of-Course: April 30 @11:49pm (ET) @8:49pm (PT) to moon into Cancer on May 1st.
  • Opportunity Period: None

What does it all mean?

  • Gemini is an air sign and needs lots of stimuli. She is ruled by Mercury and connected to the 3rd house.
  • We could find ourselves busy, with multiple things going on, even if they are just in our own minds…😉
  • Dealings with family, especially siblings, are likely. 
  • We may find we are trying to do multiple things at once, which may not go exactly as planned. If you do find you have tons of ideas spinning around in your head, take pen to paper and jot them down… it will ease the “inside chatter” and you may find some of them useful later on. 
  • Some of us may have to make a concerted effort to listen instead of chat.
  • Caution is advised when doing up letters, emails and relaying messages, as much as we may think we have it right, it’s better to check one more time 
  • It’s a good time to get those lists and notes made up… 
  • Boredom may be at our door step and we may feel more restless than usual. 
  • The next few days may be positive for: buying a vehicle, entertaining guests, hair cut (for less growth), joining a club, sending mail, and mowing the lawn to retard growth. 
  • This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts.
        • Sun in Gemini
        • Moon in Gemini
        • Mercury in Gemini
        • Ascendant in Gemini
        • Midheaven in Gemini
        • Any aspects to the Sun, Moon, Mercury 
        • Those who have a strong Sagittarius influence in their chart

NOTES: 

No Significant notes to report:

  • Aspects for Tuesday April 29:
  • Moon in Gemini Sextile Neptune in Aries:
  • Moon in Gemini Trine Mercury in Aquarius:
  • Moon in Gemini Sextile Mars in Leo:
  • These above Aspects form before Noon.
  • The Moon in Gemini makes a sextile to Mercury in Aries (PT) late night.

Aspects for April 30th:

  • Moon in Gemini sextiles Mercury in Aries 1:50am (ET).
  • Moon in Gemini conjuncts Jupiter in Gemini: 12:58pm (ET) 9:58am (PT)
  • Moon in Gemini sextiles Chiron in Aries late afternoon:
  • The moon in Gemini squares Saturn in Pisces not long before midnight.

Wednesday, April 30th:

  • Venus enters the sign of Aries @1:16pm (ET) @10:16am (PT). Venus isn’t entirely comfortable in this position, so she isn’t as “powerful” or steady on her feet as she usually is… Venus rules Libra, Mars rules Aries, they are opposites… However, that’s not always a bad thing, while opposites don’t always see eye to eye, they do make us see things in a different light, and can show us alternative ways of doing things….

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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…  

  • 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, William Lilly 17th century astrologer and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity periods and dates.

copyright: Greta McKenzie: 04/21/25
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The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life…Transiting Moon in Aries…April 2025

Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

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  • Date: April 25  @3:24am (ET) @12:24am (PT)
  • Moon Sign: Aries 
  • Moon Phase: 4th
  • Void-off-Course: April 26 @12:18pm (ET) @9:18pm (PT) to Moon into Taurus early am on the 27th: Moon v/c in Aries is not one of the 4 “good signs” Make sure you get all the facts before making any commitments..
  • Opportunity Period: April 25 @9:34am (ET) @6:34am (PT) to moon void of course on the 26th. “Productive time during the Balsamic Moon, perfect for wrapping up ongoing projects and achieving goals” PB

What does it all mean?

  • Aries is action, he is the most masculine of the Zodiac signs, he is ruled by the planet Mars
  • We should have slightly more get up and go when the moon is in Aries
  • We are apt to speak up more, even those of us who consider themselves to be “timid” can find the voice they need right now. 
  • May be a good time to get your message across or to ask for what you need
  • Be careful when driving especially when upset or angry
  • We may be more susceptible to head injuries or head aches
  • We could be eager to start projects now, however, we have just experienced a full moon, (time to finish up) so if you really want to start something now, choose something small… :) 
  • Be careful while engaging in physical activities, we may feel stronger or more “heroic” at the moment but our bodies might not be in the same “zone” :) 
  • We may be more decisive than usual, as always use caution … 
  • Be careful about saying yes to everything right now, we might feel like we can handle more, but when the time comes we could be sorry we took on so much at once. 
  • Being healthy and feeling good so we can help others, or at the very least get our chores done may be on the agenda for the next few days. 
  • Adults with a strong mars or Aries influence may be acting more like children than adults. 
  • Some of us could be more insensitive or appear more selfish to others.
  • This time can be a good time for: Hair cut for less growth or starting a diet.
  • The Moon in Aries will have a slight effect on all of us, but it will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts: Along with those who have a strong Libra placement in their charts
    • Moon in Aries:
    • Sun in Aries:
    • Mars in Aries:
    • Moon in the 1st house:
    • Moon in Libra 
    • Sun in Libra 
    • Aspects to the Moon or Mars:

NOTES

 

No significate notes to report: 

Aspects for April 25th: 

  • Moon in Aries conjunct Neptune in Aries:
  • Moon in Aries Trine Mars in Leo:
  • Moon in Aries Sextile Pluto in Aquarius: All of the above occur in the early AM hours:
  • Around 6pm, the Moon in Aries conjuncts Mercury in Aries. 

Aspects for April 26th:

  • Moon in Aries goes Void of Course Noon time (ET), morning hours (PT). At the same time she makes a Sextile to Jupiter in Gemini:
  • Late afternoon, the Moon conjuncts Chiron in Aries.
  • By night time, we see Mars in Leo Opposing Pluto in Aquarius. 

Conjunctions can be either good, or not so good, depending on the surrounding circumstances, Trines and Sextiles are “happy” aspects, while Oppositions are challenging. 

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-off-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 off 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 off Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-off-Course moon… 

Good for Void-Off-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 opportunity periods and planetary movements

copyright: Greta McKenzie 04/21/25