Set your internal compass on "true you" and get ready for another week of transition, another week of astral winds powerful enough to blow even the most steadfast off track. But don't worry-only the blowhards will blow too hard. What's more, these are not pernicious winds, although some might attempt to harness their power for ruthless purposes. These winds are simply strong, and handling their strength skillfully takes clear vision coupled with strong determination to move toward specific goals. Fortunately, stamina and endurance are part of the planetary mosaic which makes staying on track a bit easier...(read more)

~ by Sophie Silverstone

 

--by Rachel Robertson

  I am here at the Utah State Capitol, the day before Valentine's Day, for a cause named One Billion Rising ~ a mass action movement founded by Vagina Monologues author and activist Eve Ensler in 2012, sparked by the UN statistic that one in three women on the planet ~ roughly one billion ~ will be beaten or raped in her lifetime. The annual gathering celebrates women and raises awareness on the state of women today...(read more)

--by Zachary Smith

When I saw that The University of Utah's Theatre Department would be putting on Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest this February 26-28 and March 3-6 at the Babcock Theatre, my immediate reaction was one of gratitude and wonder. Finally, someone has given me an opportunity to see one of Wilde's plays performed live; a fairly rare event in our humble state. This got me thinking about the presence of Wilde in our modern-day society...(read more)

--by Zachary Smith

Welcome to the second Novice's Grimoire post! This week we'll be discussing aphrodisiacs and love potions ~ yes, this is what we all have been waiting for. Perhaps your Valentine's Day didn't go as planned: the flowers, the chocolates, the lace didn't work like they were supposed to. Or perhaps you had a day full of love and wonder. Either way, it is time to take the powers of subtle seduction into your own hands...(read more)