Neptune in Pisces, Wazzat?

 I'm a fan of astrology. Astrology is one of those arts on which you put your own spin -- which explains why some astrologer will declare it is an excellent time to try and get back with an ex  while others will shout, "Are you crazy? Why do you think you broke up with that fucker in the first place? This time will be worse than the last because s/he knows that you're willing to forgive her/him!"

Such is the case with Neptune in Pisces retrograde, a time in which we now find ourselves. According to some Internet astrologers, it's either clear away the crap time, or write fantasy poetry until the mermen carry you into deep waters.

Why not put my spin on it? Neptune in Pisces is a time to ponder the relationships in your life. After all,  Pisces is associated with romance, dreams, and intuition, and Neptune is associated with those periods when our thoughts creep along not quite clear, nebulous lines. It's time to imagine the friends you want to draw in your life, and be that type of friend. I am a firm believer that similar personalities tend to run into each other. Yeah, you'll have to break those fun habits like gossiping and backbiting, but think how many times those positive vibes will return to you.

If you want to prepare a trigger for this manifestation/affirmation, the new moon in Cancer (emotions, intuition) is coming up.You can use the period surrounding that moon day to arm yourself with candles or crystals (whatever you use to give a little push to your wish), recite your charmed words, and try not to undo your own work in the following period. 

Summer of Self-Love

 Any time is a good time to heal hurt feelings between yourself and a person you like, and according to one astrological planner, this is an excellent time to work out these disagreements. Venus Retrograde isn't scheduled to occur until next month, but some of us are feeling those love vibes right about now. Approaching that person and telling her or him "Your friendship means a great deal to me. I want to work this out" is a step toward healing wounds, and healing is a form of self-love, if I may put my opinion out there.

(pic of cards from the Superlunaris Tarot purchased from etsy site)

By the way, Happy Summer Solstice. Happy Crab Season to those who were born under the sun sign of Cancer and to those whose Mars, Venus, or moon ride in the sign of cancer. I'm not sure how the solstice became associated with magic, but it's a little too hot for me to dance around a bonfire or search for fairies in the backyard (yes, you've guessed it. Landscaping the backyard isn't exactly on the radar).  On the other hand, who can resist sprinkling a little bit of divination in her cup of solstice magic on such a special day? Type in "Tarot Spreads," and you may be rewarded with ideas that tickle your creativity into action.  Are you in the mood to launch a new tarot journal? Initially the translucent binders found in Japanese stationery shops may not be impressive in comparison to those lovely leatherbound journals with the stitched-in pages. Binders, though, allow you to add pages of your artwork, lettering, or collage to your journal.  If your first attempt at artwork doesn't turn out the way you envisioned, then you may think nothing of crumpling a sheet of notebook paper. You may be a bit more hesitant about tearing out pages of that one-of-a-kind, leatherbound  journal that cost you a half-week's pay!  And let us not forget a spell designed to reinforce your friendship with those in your life! Friends truly bring the sunshine -- although it may not feel that way at times.