Most jewelry stores and gift shops sell items based on zodiac birthstones. You may already know your birthstone since many lists use the calendar month, but you might have noticed that different retailers sometimes market different stones for the same month. That’s because there isn’t a single, universally accepted tradition that ties one specific stone … Read more

There’s something special about unwrapping a new Tarot deck and opening the box to see the cards for the first time. It feels like meeting a new companion — a tool of intuition that will open up fresh perspectives. Every deck carries its own energy, shaped by the artist and writer who created it. You’re … Read more

The new Moon marks fresh starts and the beginning of a new lunar month. It’s an ideal moment to pause between endings and beginnings, to reset and plan quietly for what you want to grow. Social life may slow for a little while—allow that stillness; it helps you prepare for what comes next. This is … Read more

Prepare to mark your calendars for Halloween — the astrology of any holiday can shape how you plan, celebrate, and experience the day. Checking the positions of the planets during a holiday can help you tailor activities, avoid pitfalls, and better understand the emotional tone of the moment. Astrology offers insight into the energetic landscape … Read more

Are you ready to face the music? Saturn, the planet of responsibility and boundaries, turns retrograde in Pisces on the 29th — a transit that asks us to examine any unconscious baggage before it becomes unavoidable. This week demands emotional honesty, thoughtful self-reflection, and clear intentions as June draws to a close. To help you … Read more

Welcome to another edition of “Ask Charla.” At Astrology Answers I receive questions from around the world about love and relationships, chakras, tarot, astrology, numerology, and other metaphysical topics. Today’s reader asks a great question: “How do I know if I am getting the most out of my Reiki divination tools?” That’s a thoughtful question. … Read more

February 2026 promises to be anything but ordinary. While the month is traditionally associated with romance, this year brings major shifts in our love lives. Key planetary events—an exceptionally rare conjunction between Saturn and Neptune on the 20th, ongoing surprises from Uranus, and Venus gliding through poetic Pisces around Valentine’s Day—make this a February to … Read more

Imagine holding a luminous piece of labradorite in your hand, its flashes of color catching the light, or admiring the clear brilliance of a jagged chunk of clear quartz that sparkles like a diamond. Crystals have long been praised for their healing properties. Many people use them to support emotional balance, mental clarity, and physical … Read more

Do you have buried feelings that need to surface or creative ideas clamoring for attention? The stars this week encourage you to release what’s been hidden and move into new, stimulating territory. Two significant transits arrive this week: a Full Moon and a Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio on May 16th. This lunar alignment is intense … Read more

A Gemini man is charming, entertaining, and always ready to grab the spotlight for a moment—or even the whole evening. Good-natured and energetic, he’s a natural storyteller who enjoys debate, discussion, and dissecting ideas. What can appear as contrarian behavior is often him thinking aloud; his opinions shift as he gathers new information. Forever curious, … Read more