The sun rises with the stars of the constellation Virgo the maiden bearing the corn or grain that is harvested or planted anew. The planet Venus shares the pre-dawn sky with Jupiter above. In the south, the light of Sirius is seen below the stars of Orion and Monoceros the Unicorn.
The September equinox period this year begins on 19th September with a conjunction of the Moon and Venus near the star Regulus at the heart of Leo the Lion. At 13:00 BST the Moon passes in front of the planet Venus, emerging at approximately 14.20 BST so that the three celestial bodies nestle together at the heart of the Lion.
Pegasus rises into the evening sky, as we journey toward the equinox...
August is the time of year when the Milky Way arches overhead from south to north by mid-evening in the northern hemisphere. The stars of Vega (the 'swooping eagle'), Cygnus (the celestial swan), and Aquila (the 'flying eagle') reach their highest place, crossing the meridian around the middle of the night.
The July Full Moon this year occurs beneath the stars of the Milky Way, between the constellations Sagittarius the Archer and Capricornus the Sea Goat. The three bird stars of the Summer Triangle: Altair, Deneb and Vega fly high above the golden orb.
What are the differences or overlapping similarities between the ways in which we look at the stars? Let's begin with some definitions....
Journey to the lands of light! Meet helpful star guides, magical dragons, winged horses and mysterious cats. Explore the teachings from the stars of Gaia. Discover meditations to enhance inner journeying. Make way for the stars in your life and your dreams.
