by Sheridan Semple | Jan 30, 2023 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
February Sky Viewing Feb 5 – Full Moon Feb 22 – Moon, Venus and Jupiter together in the evening sky Feb 26 – Moon and near the Pleiades, on the edge of the Lakota sacred hoop, in the evening sky Feb 27 – Moon with Mars Imbolc – Feb 2-5 February brings the Celtic...
by Sheridan Semple | Jan 11, 2023 | Astrology
It’s official! We’re well into a new year! I love that “wiped the slate clean” feeling. What do you want to create in this new year for yourself? How does astrology support you in being more you? Astrology is all about why you’re here! Why did your soul come here and...
by Sheridan Semple | Dec 29, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
2023 is filled with astrological happenings, of course. Here are a few highlights to look forward too as well as themes you can tune into throughout this year. The Inner Planets in 2023 Beginning with the inner planets (those closest to us) we start off the year with...
by Sheridan Semple | Dec 6, 2022 | Astrology
We’re about to start the new Mars cycle! It’s so exciting! This will be a Gemini Mars cycle. When Mars reaches its opposition with the Sun, we begin a brand new 25-month Mars cycle. Think of Mars reaching its full Moon point, exactly opposite the Sun in the sky. The...
by Sheridan Semple | Nov 30, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
December starts off powerfully with Venus rising into the evening sky on the 1st. It might take a few days to see her after the Sun sets in the western sky, depending upon your location and horizon line. Mars starts his new two-year cycle this month. Mercury goes...
by Sheridan Semple | Nov 7, 2022 | Astrology
Or for that matter, why isn’t every new Moon a solar eclipse? We have a new Moon and full Moon every month, but eclipse seasons only twice a year. Why is that? It’s because the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun only twice a year and the Moon moves through the...
by Sheridan Semple | Oct 31, 2022 | Astrology
November rises from the depths of the Underworld into the heights of the Celestial World. We start off with Celtic Samhain and the Lunar Eclipse all on the Scorpio/Taurus axis, then move rapidly out into the fires of Sagittarius. We swing from the depths to the...
by Sheridan Semple | Oct 1, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
October is filled with a solar eclipse, Underworld themes, and Scorpio depths. There are plenty of opportunities to look into the deeps of our hearts, into the caves we hide our shame within, and bring the vibration of self-love and compassion into our hurts. Bringing...
by Sheridan Semple | Sep 10, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
We passed through our last chakra gate when the waning crescent Moon met with Venus one last time, a couple of weeks ago (see photo I took of this at bottom). On September 14 Venus will become lost from our sights into the bright light of the Sun. Venus is there one...
by Sheridan Semple | Sep 1, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
September is filled with dawn sky magic, priestess powers and a journey into the Underworld. It’s a month of inner communion and Earth reverence opportunities. Star heart mysticism and healing with empathy abound. We are encouraged to find the circular nature of life...
by Sheridan Semple | Aug 19, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
Venus is rapidly approaching our final chakra on our descent with her into the Underworld. The crescent Moon meeting with Venus, next week on Thursday, August 25, signifies our passing into the Earth Star Chakra for a mere three weeks before Venus becomes hidden in...
by Sheridan Semple | Aug 1, 2022 | Astrology
August starts with one of the major astrological aspects for 2022! Mars, the North Node and Uranus all come together. This conjunction signals an intention for actional change in the direction we’re heading. Mars, our Sacred Masculine planet, asks for action. The...
by Sheridan Semple | Jul 16, 2022 | Astrology
New to astrology? Wondering where to start? Start with the Big Three! One – what’s your Moon sign? Two – what’s your Sun sign? Three – what’s your Rising sign? Learning astrology can feel overwhelming to begin, so let’s get down to basics and build from there....
by Sheridan Semple | Jun 29, 2022 | Astrology
We head into July days after the Cancer New Moon on June 28. There is still time to set your monthly Moon intention. Perhaps you want to bring Venus entering the sacral chakra gate, on June 26, into this intention as well. Perhaps with a focus on clearing blockages to...
by Sheridan Semple | Jun 20, 2022 | Astrology
Happy June Solstice! Looking for the signs or archetypes around me deepens my understanding of them. As a spiritual aromatherapist, I look to the plants to teach me about life. As a Shamanic Astrologer I look to the sky and the earth to teach me how to better...
by Sheridan Semple | May 31, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
June is a fabulous month for sky viewing opportunities. If you’re seeking your Junior Astronomy Badge (like me) the morning sky offers many special alignments this month. Mercury goes direct right to get us started. We might even get to see the elusive messenger of...
by Sheridan Semple | May 19, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
It takes time to learn astrology. The undertaking cannot be rushed. No matter how hard we try, or how much time we devote to the task, mastering astrology requires time, lots of time… years of time. Give yourself space and allow the journey to unfold. Mindfully walk...
by Sheridan Semple | Apr 29, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Astrology
I was going to start by writing that we finally have a mellower month astrologically, but May begins with the opening of eclipse season. That blows mellow out of the water! The time between the solar eclipse on April 30 and the lunar eclipse on May 15 is a powerful...
by Sheridan Semple | Apr 21, 2022 | Astrology
April Astrology & Aromatherapy with Sheridan Semple The warrior Aries New Moon jump starts April. We’ve crossed over the March Equinox point, where the Sun moved into Aries. Now the Moon comes around to join the Sun, for the Aries New Moon. Venus will join...
by Sheridan Semple | Mar 23, 2022 | Astrology
We’ve just passed the March Equinox point. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, this marks the kickoff to spring. Considering it was -8 degrees at my house this morning, spring isn’t coming fast enough! For southern hemisphere dwellers, you’re moving into...
