Each year Earth orbits around the Sun. As the Earth’s axis is tilted, different parts of its surface receive more/less direct rays from the Sun as we move around it. This creates the yearly seasonal cycle here on Earth. The variation of light, warmth and energy impacts all life and as we enter into the Winter season here in the Northern hemisphere, we observe bare, resting trees, animals hibernating and changes to our own energy, mood and focus.
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Today – the 22nd August, the Sun transitions into the sixth sign of the zodiac; Virgo. Virgo season runs up until September 23rd, before the sun moves into the sign of Libra, at the Autumn Equinox.
Virgo season spans the height of the harvest when times are busy gathering, processing and storing produce for the months ahead. This practical earth sign is associated with qualities of strength, hardwork, organisation, practicality and determination with high standards for themselves and others.
Virgo season can be a good time to really connect with the earth, grounding ourselves in this abundant season. We may experience more focus for any projects we may have over the month ahead and it can be a good time to assess where we may be overly harsh on ourselves and others.
We create star sign prints for all the zodiac signs using our moon photography. You can browse them in our Etsy shop now.
Tomorrow – the 23rd of July, the Sun moves into the fifth zodiac sign of Leo. Leo season runs up until August 22nd, before the sun transitions into Virgo.
Leo seasons spans the height of summer, where times are rich with warmth, energy and fun and creativity peaks. Qualities associated with this sign include confidence, leadership, generosity, creativity and joy.
Leo is a fire sign and is ruled by the sun, the centre of our universe. This season may offer up the fire and energy to invoke change, celebrate life and return to our core, helping us to speak our truth.
We have been running a giveaway over on our Instagram page to win a free star sign print of your choice and there is one day left to enter so do head over to get involved. You can see more of our astrology offerings in our Etsy shop.
The moon’s gravitational pull influences many things on our planet, but perhaps most notably the rise and fall of the ocean’s tides. It is less well known however, that the same gravitational pull affects groundwater levels. The concept of aligning gardening with the moon phase is as old as agriculture itself. It is believed that as the moon is waxing towards the full moon, groundwater rises up, providing good conditions for planting. No dig gardener Charles Dowding has conducted a number of small studies comparing the yield of crops planted under the waxing and waning moon. So far, he has shown that crop yield in a variety of veg has been higher when planting with the waxing moon.
The sun has now entered the zodiac sign of Gemini; the third sign of the zodiac year which runs between May 21st and June 21st. The season was well opened by the New Moon in Gemini last night.
Gemini season falls in between Spring and Summer, where much of nature is growing and learning. This sign is often linked with the joys and curiosities of learning and communication. The influence of Gemini’s element air also bring a focus on ideas and thoughts. Gemini is often referred to as ‘the twins’ and can relate to the concept of duality and balance, and at times when two things fall out of balance; play and rest for example conflict may be felt until balance is restored.
To celebrate Gemini season, we wanted to share with you our Gemini astrology print which is on sale in our Etsy shop now.
Donny has been photographing the night sky for many years, capturing the moon’s beauty in all her phases. Combined with our interest in astrology, we began creating customised star sign prints. We use Donny’s photographs of the full moon as a background and overlay each of the zodiac’s constellations to create magical images.
We offer our prints in a standard size suited as gifts to mark special events such as births, weddings and anniversaries. We have also worked on commissions for wedding decor & invitations so please get in touch if you have special requirements. You can find our prints for sale now in our Etsy shop.
What a beauty she was, our fourth and final supermoon of 2020 rose on May 7th. Aptly defined a ‘supermoon’ due to being closer to earth than usual and therefore appearing significantly bigger and brighter. This full moon was in the zodiac sign of Scorpio and we enjoyed capturing her intensity. You may have also heard May’s full moon referred to as the ‘flower moon’ signifying the many flowers that bloom during this lunar cycle. You can find all of our moon prints for sale here.
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