Debra Silverman, Author at Debra Silverman Astrology

Apr 14

Take a risk – the sky is supporting you

By Debra Silverman Aries, Astrology, BLOG, Fire, New Moon 16 Comments

Sun in Aries. Moon in Aries. I bet you can feel the sky has gotten hot. Double Aries arrives, and of course, new possibilities have begun. In North America, we are in spring. So exciting. I can feel the spring in my step: Aries has happened to me too. Truth…

Mar 30

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Fighting for Peace

By Debra Silverman Aries, Astrology, BLOG, Fire, Full Moon, Libra 15 Comments

Sun in Aries. Moon in Libra. The Full Moon in Libra occurs when the Sun is in Aries, the Astrological sign that rules the god of war (Mars), is opposite Libra, who longs for peace at all costs. Together, they seek the middle ground so that fighting and anger bring…

Mar 16

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The function of Pisces

By Debra Silverman Astrology, BLOG, New Moon, Pisces 21 Comments

Sun in Pisces. Moon in Pisces. A double Pisces sky. Admittedly - I am altered. It started just from sitting here with my childhood friend, watching him nap as he recovers (does anyone really recover?) from his recent dose of chemo. I am slowed down to his pace; not the…

Feb 26

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Decisions for the Eclipses

By Debra Silverman Astrology, BLOG, Eclipses, Full Moon, Virgo 27 Comments

Sun in Pisces. Moon in Virgo. This portal — two eclipses and now a Mercury Retrograde with the "changing of the guard" — has all of us stopping. Here is the decision of this Full Moon in Virgo. You can be caught by the hard reality of what is occurring…

Feb 11

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When we lose a soulmate, it hurts.

By Debra Silverman Aquarius, Astrology, BLOG, New Moon 34 Comments

Sun in Aquarius. Moon in Aquarius. This New Moon in Aquarius holds great significance for me—not just because it is an eclipse, but because one of my dearest friends, Kenny, passed away last week. Those of you who have read my book know of Kenny—the man who spent 27 years…

Jan 28

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We drove past logic long ago

By Debra Silverman Aquarius, Astrology, BLOG, Leo 16 Comments

Sun in Aquarius. Moon in Leo. Under this Full Moon in Leo there is a demand inviting us all to be different! And as some Leos like it (Full Moon in Leo), time to be seen. Just a bit different, even queer, better known as “a queer is us” (my pronunciation…

Jan 15

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The Strength that Costs Too Much

By Debra Silverman Astrology, BLOG, Capricorn 11 Comments

Sun in Capricorn. Moon in Capricorn. There is a particular stillness that arrives with all dark skies… this time it is quiet, serious, and not exactly fun. Under this New Moon, there are just simple questions: Am I working too hard? Am I procrastinating? Am I on track with my…

Dec 30

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My dad couldn’t cry until this day…

By Debra Silverman Astrology, BLOG, Cancer, Capricorn 40 Comments

Sun in Capricorn, Moon in Cancer Every time this Full Moon arrives in Cancer, I instantly think of my Dad. He was born with this configuration. It took me many years to understand his translation, because he was so awkward and uncomfortable with his sensitivity. You would think—a Full Moon…

Dec 15

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The Sagittarius Lesson

By Debra Silverman Astrology, BLOG, Sagittarius 21 Comments

Sun in Sagittarius. Moon in Sagittarius. Under this New Moon in Sagittarius, I am allowed to exaggerate, enter an altered state, and spend too much money on gifts, all in the name of fun and laughter. I am even allowed to make up stories. If people truly understood Astrology, I…

Dec 01

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Who Created Astrology? A Full Moon Inquiry

By Debra Silverman Astrology, BLOG, Gemini, Sagittarius 7 Comments

Sun in Sagittarius, Moon in Gemini. I always found it so funny that after the depth of Scorpio season, the next flavor that arrives is Sagittarius. Scorpio is known for diving into the parts of the human psyche that are poignant, vulnerable, and dark. The last newsletter was about a…