Lunar Eclipse Photo Journey

I was lucky enough to capture the swift travels of the full moon’a partial eclipse.

I used to think it was the moon that flew across the sky but I learned the rapid journey of the moon is an optical illusion caused by the Earth spinning on its axis, rather than the moon zooming through space. As Earth rotates, it makes the moon look like its traveling westward at a rate of about 15 degrees per hour but that’s really not the case. Like so many other things in life, it’s not what it seems.

That was enough education for one day — it makes my brain hurt — although I’m sure most people already learned that even if I didn’t. I can only assume it was yet another topic on yet another day I didn’t pay attention in school.

I love every phase of the moon and its significance. A partial lunar eclipse symbolizes a powerful period of emotional illumination and a transitional turning point where the subconscious shadow meets conscious awareness. As above, so below.

The moon and
her shadow side
Reveals exactly what we hide

Here’s the first pic with a bit of spooky cloud cover…

Photo by Enchanted Seashells

The eclipse’s progression…

Photo by Enchanted Seashells

Almost fully eclipsed, right around 9pm…

Photo by Enchanted Seashells

It’s still oppressively hot and humid here, but that’s supposed to change in the next couple of days, fingers crossed!

Were you able to experience this amazing partial lunar eclipse?

August Full Moon + Partial Lunar Eclipse

It’s the end of August, time for another full moon and she’s already shining big and bright in the night sky, this time with the added bonus of a partial lunar eclipse.

The weather here in SoCal has been miserable. We’ve had a veryvery hot summer with record temps, which normally isn’t so bad, but the humidity has been sky high and that makes it nearly intolerable, especially at night. We normally only have a dry heat — Santa Ana — which is hot but pleasant, but this moist air is so draining. Since I don’t have A/C, I’ve resorted to a fan to sleep since it never really cools off.

On top of the heat, we haven’t had rain in months. I’ve given up on the garden because there’s really no point in fighting the drought, especially since our water is so expensive. I’d have to literally spend hours a day watering, mostly to no avail since it immediately dries up. The rats and bunnies have taken their toll too, and I’m not sure what the cosmic message is, but I won’t resist it, whatever it is.

Enough ranting about the weather…

From Liverpool Echo

This full Sturgeon Moon will be special because the Earth’s shadow will swallow 96% of the lunar surface overnight on Aug. 27-28, potentially coloring the moon a gorgeous bright red as it bathes in light filtered and refracted by our planet’s atmosphere.

The partial lunar eclipse will occur as Earth passes between the sun and moon during the full moon. Around this time, Earth’s curved inner shadow will appear to creep across the lunar surface while leaving a thin crescent exposed to direct sunlight at the point of maximum eclipse.

For stargazers on the west coast of the United States, the point of maximum eclipse will arrive just a few hours after sunset, while anyone watching from the east coast will hopefully see the lunar spectacle peak around midnight.

The spiritual significance of the August Sturgeon Moon is all about resilience, inner strength, and processing deep emotional truths.

Unlike a solar eclipse, no safety glasses will be necessary.

Don’t forget to charge your crystals and enjoy!

July Moon Rising

Last night as I was closing the windows, I looked out and up, and witnessed the rising of the moon.

I hadn’t used my real camera in a while, but I knew my phone would never be able to capture the details, so I snapped a few pics with my Canon and this was the best of the bunch…She’s a beauty!

July 2026 full moon
Photo by Enchanted Seashells

Yes, it was really that reddish-orange-gold color, probably from whatever wildfires are raging in the area, and those are the power lines near the lagoon.

Thank you, Mother Moon! Happily, I found a Leon Russell song to accompany a full moon…When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold:

I couldn’t locate a live performance, but it’s still Leon being Leon, Master of Space and TIme.

July’s Full Moon

Sadly, it was a bit cloudy and overcast last night so I couldn’t snap a photo of our full moon, but the energies still shine through it all.

This Full Buck Moon in Aquarius signals a powerful shift toward emotional clarity, collective progress, and spiritual renewal. It hopefully serves as a portal to release outdated beliefs and embrace a higher vision for your evolution.

Purnima is the Hindu term for the full moon day and is a moment of maximum illumination, energy and completion. It’s believed that on a full moon, we acquire clarity in our thoughts and our emotions. It’s also a moment to release and reflect.

Here’s a powerful full moon mantra: “Om Shreem Chandraya Namah,” which translates to “salutations to the divine lunar deity” to invite peace, emotional balance, and clear perspectives into our lives.

Here are some full moon rituals to harness the lunar energy:

🌕 Write down habits or fears you’re ready to release.
🌕 Practice gratitude for recent achievements.
🌕 Meditate under the moonlight.
🌕 Create moon water by leaving a clear glass jar of water outside.
🌕 Charge crystals under the moonlight.
🌕 Cleanse your living space with sage or incense.
🌕 Spend time reflecting about lessons learned from mentors and teachers.
🌕 Set short and long term intentions.

Photo curated from Pinterest

What’s The Cosmic Message? Full Moon? Mercury Retrograde?

Which gods could I possibly have offended?

I don’t know what crime I could have committed to justify this shingles pain in my leg, but I’m SORRY. The agony is unrelenting, which is making me delirious. It feels like being stabbed with a thousand cattle prods, not that I know what that feels like, of course.

In addition to the Full Strawberry Moon, we’re dong another Mercury Retrograde until July 23, this time in the emotional sign of Cancer, and because of that, the focus is largely on internal and emotional processing rather than just external tech and travel glitches (though those can still happen).

The powerful combination of the Strawberry Moon and Mercury Retrograde brings a period of reflection, emotional healing, and personal transformation.

The Strawberry Full Moon symbolizes abundance, sweetness, gratitude, and the harvest of early summer. From Indigenous traditions, the name honors the peak season for wild strawberries. Spiritually, it invites us to celebrate our hard work, savor the present, and release patterns that no longer serve.

I really wanted to delve into any other reasons for this debiliiating nerve issue…

Spiritually, shingles is widely viewed as a profound mind-body wake-up call, often signaling that your nervous system is deeply depleted and that you have been ignoring your body’s quieter warnings to slow down.

Shingles are indicated by their telltale blisters: angry, painful wounds rising from beneath the skin. It is something hidden deep within that is deciding, right now, to rise to the surface to be seen and felt.

Shingles often flare up after prolonged periods of intense stress, emotional exhaustion, or unresolved trauma. It represents internal turmoil—such as hidden grief, suppressed anger, or guilt—rising to the surface to be acknowledged.

So all of that led me to wonder why it was only on my right leg, and why that’s the side I injured when I fell UP…

In many holistic and metaphysical traditions, injuries on the right leg symbolize an imbalance related to taking action, moving forward in the world, or masculine (yang) energy. The right side of the body generally represents the “doing” side, while the left side is the “feeling” side .

Core Spiritual Themes of Right Leg Injuries:

Resistance to Moving Forward: Because the legs provide locomotion, repeated right leg injuries may suggest a subconscious hesitation to take the next step in your career, relationships, or life path. You may feel “stuck” in a specific situation.

Masculine Energy Imbalance: The right side is traditionally associated with “yang” or masculine energy, which governs drive, assertiveness, and logic. Injuries here might point to a struggle with assertiveness or conflict with male figures in your life .

Root Chakra Imbalance: The legs and hips are governed by the root chakra (Muladhara), which controls your sense of physical safety, stability, and grounding. Injuries here can indicate a deep-seated fear of instability or an inability to feel grounded in your daily life.

While all of that is interesting information, none of it helps to relieve this agony. I stupidly decided not to take an anti-viral medication because the potential side effects seemed scarier than anything. Instead, I’m using calamine lotion, witch hazel compresses. antihistamine cream, and Tylenol, which offer slight comfort.

I cannot wait for this torture to be OVER!

    Joyful Full Flower Moon on May Day!

    "The moon, like a flower in heaven's high bower, 
    With silent delight sits and smiles on the night." — William Blake
    Image from Pinterest

    This is a great time to make a wish because there will be two full moons in May!

    The first one is the Flower Moon (in Scorpio) and will reach its peak tomorrow, May 1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, while the second full moon, the Blue Moon (which is also a micromoon), peaks at the end of the month on May 31 

    This full moon symbolizes the peak of spring, blooming, and full expression, urging us to step into our potential and allow our personal growth to “bloom”.

    It’s also May Day, to honor the arrival of spring (Beltane).

    Beltane traditions include dancing around maypoles, creating flower crowns, and placing flowers on neighbors’ doorsteps.

    I’ll try to remember to place my crystals on the deck to absorb all of the positive and cleansing energies of the full moon, along with a carafe of water to charge with lunar energy for intention-setting and healing.

    It’s the best way to kick off my birthday month and the best day of all to celebrate, Mother’s Day!

    Snow Moon Rising

    The Snow Moon rises today, glowing bright against the muted light of late winter.

    For generations, people knew February’s full moon as the Snow Moon. It marked the coldest stretch of winter, a time of survival, patience, and quiet strength.

    The name carries both starkness and hope: a reminder that even when the world feels still and silent, the earliest signs of new life are gathering beneath the surface.

    Traditionally, the Snow Moon symbolised patience, resilience, and the slow, quiet preparation for spring.

    Endurance – moving steadily through challenging seasons
    Clarity – winter stripping things back to what truly matters
    Renewal – the subtle beginnings of new energy forming beneath the surface
    Trust – believing in cycles even when progress is hidden

    Winter’s stillness can feel stark, but it also helps us see what matters, and what doesn’t. This full moon encourages us to slow down, conserve our energy, and prepare internally for the new cycle ahead.

    The Snow Moon invites gentle reflection:

    Where can you soften your grip?
    Where can you let stillness support you?
    Where might rest be the medicine you’ve been avoiding?

    From the Serendipity Corner
    Photo from Pinterest

    Year of The Fire Horse!

    Well, this is definitely an intense start to a new year, along with the first full moon of 2026 on January 3, the Wolf Moon!

    2026 is the rare Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac. It commences on February 17, 2026, and will bring powerful themes of passion, transformation, and dynamic energy.

    This significant event occurs only once every sixty years, blending the Horse’s traits (strength, freedom) with Fire’s (enthusiasm, innovation) for bold action, breakthrough, and potential burnout if not balanced, a year marked by both great opportunity and intense change. 

    According to Chinese astrology, Horse is confident, agreeable, and responsible, although they also tend to dislike being reined in by others. They’re fit and intelligent, adoring physical and mental exertion; they’re decisive but also easily swayed and impatient. 

    Click this clink to find your Chinese Zodiac sign:


    December’s Full Moon, Seven Sisters, and a King Tide

    From Farmer’s Almanac

    Thursday’s full moon is not just bright, it’s rare. The December 4th Cold supermoon is the last time we’ll see one like this until 2042. If the sky is clear, step outside and look up. It will hang low, look huge, and glow brighter than usual.

    In the sign of Gemini, this Super Full Moon offers us an opportunity to see with more clarity the impact of the stories we tell ourselves and the narratives that shape our perception of reality.

    This heightened lunar ascent symbolizes a lifting of perspective, a culmination that invites us to see our lives from a broader vantage point, to connect the dots and recognize the meaning behind the journey we’ve walked throughout the year.

    Tonight will also reveal a powerful moment in the sky as the Moon meets the Seven Sisters, the bright cluster known as the Pleiades.

    The Moon slowly passes over each star, hiding them one by one, and this motion creates a sequence that opens a clear channel for our intentions, emotions, and the wishes we carried during the year.

    The Universe pays close attention during this alignment and the connection works like a direct line between our heart and the future we want.

    Each time the Moon covers a star, the energy around us resets and clears space for something new, and the return of the star sends fresh light into our life with strong forward movement.

    Many people feel a shift during this time, such as a burst of hope, a clear idea, or a sense that something important will approach with steady momentum.

    These feelings hold meaning because this alignment supports our dreams in a focused way that removes blocks from our path and pushes our story forward.

    Choose the manifested desire with strong confidence.

    The Universe will arrange the right people, the right moments, and the right opportunities to support the next phase of our path. Alex Myles

    Also, in my SoCal area, King Tides return December 4–6. These are some of the highest and lowest tides of the year and create dramatic coastal changes.

    Spiritually, a King Tide can symbolize a time of amplified energy, new beginnings and abundance, but it can also represent a force that tests existing structures and compels us to confront powerful emotions and cycles beyond our control. It can signify a period of emotional and spiritual renewal or growth, challenging us to release old ways to embrace a new life flow.

    There’s a lot going on…as above, so below, and a perfect time to charge our crystals.

    Seven Sisters image from Wiki

    November’s Special Supermoon

    I’m freaked out by Daylight Savings Time. I spend way too long trying to figure what is lost or gained. Nothing makes sense to me. I know I wrote about it before, but TIME itself unsettles me. Sometimes I think that I think too much haha.

    On top of THAT timely adjustment, we are experiencing the Supermoon in Taurus as the closest, brightest, and strongest Full Moon of the year, filling the sky with magnetic light that amplifies everything we think, feel, and desire. As a Taurus, I really feel the energetic pull and my dreams are vivid and CRAZY.

    Taurus, ruled by Venus, governs stability, wealth, love, and comfort built through patience and effort. When a Supermoon activates this sign, energy transforms quickly, and manifestation becomes clear, direct, and immediate.

    Every emotion, thought, and intention carries amplified strength under this influence, shaping what unfolds in our reality with precision. Energy responds directly to our attention, so focus on what deserves to grow.

    This Supermoon opens a portal for divine manifestation and real change. What you call in begins forming fast, aligning our life with our higher path. Challenges fade as karmic cycles close, creating stability where uncertainty once lived.

    What we envision begins taking physical form. Everything we have been feeling attracts evidence through synchronicity, communication, and opportunity. The Universe matches our vibration with accuracy, reflecting our inner world through events that arrive with perfect timing.

    The message of this Moon is simple: our energy instructs the Universe. What we focus on expands, what we fear delays, and what we believe becomes real.

    Taurus teaches manifestation through action. This sign builds what it dreams, one clear decision at a time, never rushing the process yet always creating steady progress. The Supermoon magnifies this lesson, asking us to remove distractions and commit fully to what matters.

    We may feel inspired to declutter, finish something left undone, or step away from energy that drains our focus. Each decision we make now strengthens our foundation and carries long-term influence, so move with intention and clarity.

    Manifestation gains power when what you say, believe, and do all align completely. Taurus energy rewards consistency, loyalty, and persistence that never wavers.

    This is a time for focus and declaration. Write down what is desired as if it already happened. Speak with confidence, visualize success, and take immediate action that proves belief. The Universe moves faster when we act from certainty rather than waiting for signs.

    Taurus connects spiritual alignment with practical action, teaching that belief holds power when expressed through consistency. Every step becomes magnetic, drawing new blessings into form.

    By the time the next Supermoon rises, what is set in motion now will begin taking visible shape. Goals will show clear signs of progress and what we release will feel lighter to carry.

    Keep energy grounded in gratitude as this light reaches its highest strength. The Moon magnifies thought and emotion, turning both into results that arrive fast. Gratitude multiplies blessings, opening paths that effort alone could never reach.

    Move with purpose, make firm decisions, and trust the power of our actions. Keep our energy clean, our focus strong, and our belief steady, because the Universe is responds to every signal we send out. (Curated rom Alex Myles)