Monthly Archives: August 2010

Astrology: Reminder – Mercury Still Retrograde Until 9/12/10

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Sandy

Reminder: Mercury went retrograde on 8/20/10 in the Earth sign of Virgo. Even though this might not be the best time to initiate action, it could be a great moment to review and revive discarded ideas. Sometimes a little distance … Continue reading →

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Astrology: Aries Moon for the Weekend 8/27

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Sandy

Moon vibrates in energetic Fire sign Aries for Friday and Saturday.  The mood will change on Sunday morning as the Moon shifts into the steady Earth sign Taurus. As always with Aries, make sure you have something physical to do. … Continue reading →

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Astrology: Pisces Full Moon, 8/24/10

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Sandy

The “Full” stage of the Moon intensifies the characteristics/energy of the Astrology sign it is in. So, Full Moon in Pisces, think: emotion, creativity, hazy reality, imagination. If you have something important to do, stay focused. Be discerning. If things … Continue reading →

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Astrology: Sun into Virgo – Bi Coastal Split

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Sandy

Earth sign Virgo gets a chance at the Sun on 2 different dates, depending on where you are – Sunday 8/22 10:27PM PDT and Monday 8/23 1:27AM EDT. Whether it is your birth sign or not, we will feel the … Continue reading →

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Astrology: Weekend Moon – Mixed Energy, But It’s All Good

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Sandy

Moon in Capricorn on Friday, 8/20 – Moon in Aquarius on Saturday evening 8/21 thru Sunday,  8/22 – hmmmm. Work hard, be in charge on Friday and attend a community fund raiser, coral volunteers for a neighborhood project on Saturday/Sunday? … Continue reading →

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Astrology: Moving Planets – Mercury Retrograde 8/20/10

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Sandy

Okay. All those “re” words work best at times like these – review, rethink, rework, revisit, reduce (not really).  Mercury, the communications planet, appearing to go  backwards in the sky, from 8/20 to 9/12, is not necessarily an event of … Continue reading →

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Brian Stokes Mitchell – Like Him!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Sandy

The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific”  is running on PBS again during their pledge weeks. Its not the Mary Martin film of 1950’s, but a musical done “in concert”, (all in character and full voice w/o sets), at Carnegie … Continue reading →

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Astrology:Friday the 13th, But Still a Libra Moon Weekend!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Sandy

On Friday 8/13, the Moon is in the balanced Air sign of Libra. Those 2 Yin/Yang planets, Venus and Mars, are also visiting this sign of partnerships. Couples of all kinds (business? romantic?) should be cloaked in a spirit of … Continue reading →

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Astrology: About That Leo New Moon

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Sandy

“New Moon” in Leo happened on Monday August 9 – both the Sun and the Moon are in the generous, royal sign of Leo. With the Sun as ruler, this Fire sign is all about joyous, confidence (like our President … Continue reading →

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LA Black Book Expo * August 21, 2010

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Sandy

Reminder: Los Angeles will host its popular Black Book Expo again this year on Saturday 8/21 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel. This one day event will offer “authors, storytellers, spoken word and poetry performances, musicians, exhibitors, children’s book authors, emerging … Continue reading →

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