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Lunar Challenge The Capricorn moon issues a challenge: What can you produce by Friday morning? This moon illuminates the road to greatness and makes all other options seem like a waste of time. Mercury and Mars will make a change on Friday. Tuesday through Thursday will be the productivity sweet spot of the week. Today [...]
Moon of Curiosity Maybe it’s not such a bad thing that there are cameras everywhere these days. People who are caught on video don’t lie nearly as much as those who were never recorded. Big Brother is not the only one watching during this curious Sagittarius moon. You’ll get the sense that the whole cosmic [...]
Gemini Sun Communicates What I’ve noticed lately is that writing statements by hand in a stylized way is a popular form of expression among young people. Letters imbued with artistry and personal meaning are perhaps an answer to an overly digitized society. Or maybe they’re just the most natural way to communicate the mind. The [...]
Lion’s Moon Even though your housecat may eat out of a bowl, cats are predators. Their eyes are made to track movement, and their superior depth perception makes them expert prey-pouncers. Humans can go either way, but the wild Leo moon is more playful than prey-ful. Use your movement trackers to go where the wild [...]
Strong Taurus Energy It’s true that Venus has taken flight in Gemini, but the Taurus energy is still intense now, with the sun, the moon, Mercury and Mars all in the sign of the bull. Things are pointing in an industrious direction now. In the wake of the new moon, projects will gain momentum and [...]
The Moon Doubles the Flavor Due to the midday lunar shift, the morning will have a distinctly different flavor from that of the evening. The altruistic Aquarius moon rules the early day, and then, after a while, the law of diminishing returns applies best. Gather your offerings, and go home to restore your soul by [...]
Taurus Sun Arbor Day Celebration Happy Arbor Day! Will you plant a tree? This holiday is celebrated in countries around the globe (although not all on the same day) as a time to honor these oxygen-making, life-sustaining, refuge-providing organisms by committing their roots to the ground. Venus, Mars and the earthy Taurus sun smile kindly [...]
Welcome, Taurus Sun What’s your main goal now? The Sun King parades into determined Taurus, granting powers of focus to those who know what they want. Those who don’t know what they want will miss out on the rewards that come with this solar transit. You’re going to put hard work into something, so it [...]
Last Day for Venus in Aries This is your last chance to take advantage of the fiery energy of Venus in Aries, the sign of initiation, newness and beginner’s luck. If there’s someone you want to know better, ask now while the energy is impulsive, passionate and assertive. Tomorrow, a new cycle in the realm [...]
Taurus Moon Says… The moon in Taurus brings to mind Taurus native George Carlin, who once said, “If crime fighters fight crime, and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight?” He has an excellent point. In a related story, maybe it’s time you align with what you want instead of fighting what you [...]
The Sun and Moon Team for Progress The intellectual Aquarius moon encourages forward thinking, open conversation and novel approaches. Teamed with the energetic Aries solar influence, the cosmic call is for progress. If no one is challenging your beliefs, challenge them yourself. “An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.” [...]
Scorpio’s Mystery Moon A degree of moodiness is to be expected as the moon glows sultry in an emotional water sign, and the business between Mars and Pluto further deepens the serious tone. The third-quarter Scorpio moon favors shadows and fog for the mysterious drama they provide — and also for the cover. What’s unseen [...]
Congratulations to the Ponderosa High School Academic Decathlon team. Not only did the team bring home a 21st consecutive victory in the El Dorado County competition, the team scored big at the state level. The annual competition tests knowledge in 10 academic disciplines. Cody Hannah earned a bronze in economics; Joey Costello won a silver [...]
Four area wrestlers were named to the All Metro Wrestling Team. Selected to the first team was Ponderosa Nick Troquato (182 pounds) and Jeff Camilli (HWT) who both medaled earlier this month at the CIF State Wrestling Championships at Bakerfield’s Rabobank Arena. Troquato, 51-3 on the season and a Masters champion, took fourth place in the [...]
Mars, Uranus and Pluto Rumblings Troublemakers Mars and Uranus meet up. Throw a Pluto square into the mix, and it’s time to take precautions. Inspect your tools to make sure they are in good working order. Get up to date with car, house and health maintenance. Check your motives before you leave the house. Doing [...]
ONGOING Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, through March 31, is featuring the abstract paintings of Randy Honerlah. Honerlah, a California native, works mostly in acrylics. The gallery is also featuring photographer, Kelly Morris whose beautiful landscapes and wildlife scenes demonstrate his passion for the medium. The cooperative gallery of local professional [...]
Three Stages in Folsom presents “The Heart of an Irishwoman” on Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24. “The Heart of an Irishwoman” is a visual, audible and musical celebration of strength, courage, passion, great humor; the heart of Ireland and its women from ancient times to the 17th Century and on to the 20th [...]
Spring arrives in El Dorado County with the vernal equinox at 4:02 a. m. on Wednesday, March 20. Spring brings more daylight hours, new growth on plants and more daylight time to do fun things. Equinox is from Latin meaning “equal night” so the days and nights are approximately equal on this day. There are [...]
A PATH TO PEACE: Mary Bergquist provided the following ancient Chinese proverb: ”When there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. When there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. When there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. When [...]
Mars Equalizes Giving and Getting Next week, Mars and Uranus align to throw a few wildcards into the mix. But right now, things are marching along in a more or less expected way. The need for dependable companionship is highlighted tonight. Share loyal and supportive words wherever you can. We all have a need for [...]