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New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse in Aries: March 2025

New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse in Aries: March 2025

The moon will be new this Saturday March 29 in the fiery sign of Aries at 5:58am CST. This new moon will not only be a partial solar eclipse but it will also be a supermoon. There’s a lot going on during this new moon so let’s break it down piece by piece. For this new moon the sun and moon will be 9 degrees Aries. New moons are symbolic of new beginnings and the perfect time each month to make new wishes and set new intentions. As mentioned earlier this new moon is also a solar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse to be exact.

— Denise Welling
Tagged: aries astrology eclipse New Moon zodiac
Learn About Zodiac Stones for Scorpio

Learn About Zodiac Stones for Scorpio

Scorpios can enhance their intense and passionate nature with zodiac stones like Topaz, Opal, Malachite, Black Tourmaline, Aquamarine, and Garnet. These stones offer benefits such as improved communication, emotional balance, and protection. Incorporate them into daily life through jewelry, meditation, or altars to harness their supportive energies.
— David Welling
Learn About Zodiac Stones for Libra

Learn About Zodiac Stones for Libra

Libras can enhance their natural traits with zodiac stones like opal, rose quartz, lapis lazuli, citrine, aquamarine, and jade. Each stone offers unique benefits, promoting creativity, love, wisdom, abundance, courage, and harmony. Incorporate these gemstones into your life for emotional balance and to amplify your inherent beauty.
— David Welling
Learn About Zodiac Stones for Virgo

Learn About Zodiac Stones for Virgo

This blog explores zodiac stones for Virgos (August 23 - September 22), highlighting the primary birthstone, blue sapphire, known for enhancing clarity and spiritual insight. Other recommended stones include peridot, carnelian, moss agate, citrine, amazonite, and lapis lazuli, each offering unique benefits for Virgos' nature.
— David Welling
Learn About Zodiac Stones for Leo

Learn About Zodiac Stones for Leo

This blog explores zodiac stones for Leos (July 23-August 22), highlighting their vibrant characteristics and natural leadership. Key gemstones like peridot, ruby, carnelian, black onyx, and tiger’s eye enhance Leo traits, offering empowerment, protection, and emotional balance to help them channel their creativity and ambition effectively.
— David Welling
Learn About Zodiac Stones for Cancer

Learn About Zodiac Stones for Cancer

Cancer zodiac stones, including ruby, moonstone, pearl, rose quartz, and emerald, enhance the emotional and intuitive qualities of those born between June 21 and July 22. These gems provide comfort, protection, and personal growth, supporting Cancerians through life's challenges while amplifying their innate nurturing nature. Explore and connect with these powerful stones.
— David Welling
Mercury Retrograde

A Look at Mercury Retrograde

Mercury, the Roman messenger of the gods, goes into retrograde two to three times a year (and sometimes even four).   Mercury usually moves faster than Earth around the sun but when Mercury starts to move slower than the Earth’s orbit, it creates the illusion that Mercury is moving backward. Unplugging and slowing down is the higher spiritual purpose behind this astrological phenomenon. Sometimes a Mercury retrograde gives us a second chance to get things right!

— David Welling
Tagged: astrology mercury retrograde
Full Moon (Blood Moon) Lunar Eclipse in Virgo: March 2025

Full Moon (Blood Moon) Lunar Eclipse in Virgo: March 2025

The moon will be full in the early morning hours of Friday March 14 in the earthy sign of Virgo at 1:55 am CST. For this lunation the sun will be at 23 degrees of Pisces while the moon will be in the opposite sign of Virgo at 23 degrees. In astrology the moon is linked to our emotions and moods so when the moon is full we can feel full of emotions.

— David Welling
Tagged: astrology full moon mercury retrograde Virgo zodiac
Learn About Zodiac Stones for Gemini

Learn About Zodiac Stones for Gemini

Gemini zodiac stones enhance the traits of this adaptable air sign, offering emotional balance and clarity. Key stones include agate for grounding, pearl for intuition, chrysoprase for joy, tiger's eye for confidence, and citrine for abundance. These gems support Geminis in embracing their unique qualities and navigating life's challenges.
— David Welling
Learn About Zodiac Stones for Taurus

Learn About Zodiac Stones for Taurus

Explore the enchanting world of Taurus zodiac stones, from the abundant emerald to the protective diamond and nurturing rose quartz. Each stone amplifies Taurus traits like strength, creativity, and love. Incorporate these gems into daily life through jewelry, meditation, and rituals to support personal growth and harness celestial energy.
— David Welling
Learn About Zodiac Stones for Aries

Learn About Zodiac Stones for Aries

Aries, known for its bold and energetic spirit, benefits from specific zodiac stones that enhance their natural strengths. Key stones include diamonds for clarity, bloodstone for courage, aquamarine for calm, carnelian for creativity, amethyst for intuition, citrine for success, and jasper for grounding, fostering a balanced and empowered life.
— David Welling
Learn About Stones for each Zodiac

Learn About Stones for each Zodiac

Explore the relationship between gemstones and zodiac signs to enhance your astrological traits and provide balance. Each sign has specific stones, like bloodstone for Aries and amethyst for Pisces, believed to strengthen qualities and foster personal growth. Trust your intuition to find your perfect match for healing and self-discovery.
— David Welling