It’s been a while but’s its finally time to climb back into the saddle and resume exploring one of the most famous planets in our solar system: our scrappy little cousin, Mars. Mars, the fourth planet from the sun in our solar system, is one of the most studied planets out there. We’ve sent a…

We know so much about our Moon astronomically. But when I started digging into research for this blog post, my biggest worry wasn’t finding information—it was figuring out how to sift through the endless tidal wave of facts without completely drowning you in them. One click on the NASA website led to another, and before…

Wow, Venus — maybe I shouldn’t start this post after sipping lavender tea, lighting all the candles, and staring dramatically at the stars? Or maybe I should? What’s life without a little indulgence and dreaminess? Sometimes we just need to pause, enjoy the moment, and soak up a little joy. I’ll be happier, more relaxed,…

Image by Bruno Albino from Pixabay Mercury: First in Line and Always in a Hurry Let’s talk about the planet that’s always in a rush—Mercury. The closest planet to the Sun and the sprinter of our Solar System, Mercury zips around our star in just 88 Earth days. Blink and you might miss its year.…

Have you ever wondered how astrologers magically predict that you’ll have a lucky week in love or suddenly feel like an over-caffeinated squirrel? What exactly goes into a horoscope? While astrologers consult a variety of celestial happenings to make their predictions, one major factor is planetary movement through the constellations—aka transits. Understanding planetary transits and…

Growing up, I could never relate to my “zodiac” sign: Leo the Lion.  Leos are supposed to be  the bold, confident, attention-seeking stars of the show.  Meanwhile, I was over here avoiding eye contact and trying not to be called on in class.  And the only thing roaring in my life was the sound of…