On July 16th, the full moon is in Capricorn. It’s also a lunar eclipse. Cap the goat manages our reputation, place in society, and the tangible adjectives that define who we are. We can use the energy of this celestial body to reinvent ourselves and let go of the masks that are no longer useful.

We’re going to rip the bandaid off fast. July is by far the most difficult month of the year. With the help of Coventry products and faith in yourself, you will get through it. We’ve got two powerful potent eclipses and Mercury goes retrograde.

The new moon is in Cancer and on July 2nd. It is also a total solar eclipse. This provides us with a unique opportunity to get in touch with our emotions. So what does that really mean? It’s about being in the moment and realizing how potent every moment is.

It’s big picture time with this big ‘ole full moon. A sag full moon puts stars in our eyes and idealistic ideas in our heads. Sounds exciting and perfect for goal setting but are we losing ourselves in it? It’s possible we have gone too far out and don’t have a good ground or foundation to build on.

Let’s get to know the wonderful Heart Chakra. It is in the center of your chest and a beautiful emerald green. The chakra is a busy little bee because its chief purpose is to process your life events.

In June we transition out of earthy Taurus into airy Gemini. This is the season of the mind, communication, learning and being in the now. Gemini has been considered a flaky energy but this is simply not true.

Have you ever thought back on a bad experience and really felt awful about yourself, as if time didn’t do what it promised and heal that wound for you? Yes, I have too and it has held me back and colored my opinion of myself.

The Full Moon in Scorpio occurs on May 18th. Oh boy, buckle up because Scorpio is involved. This full moon is typecast for drama and tragic truth-telling. Alas, it is the way of the Scorpio full moon. You will find that secrets will be revealed.

When you look into the mirror do you like what you see? The best way to gauge your level of self-love is to notice your reaction to your reflection in the mirror. Did you go straight to critical analysis or did you smile at yourself? If you did not fall deeply in love with your eyes, the mirror of your soul, it’s time to re-evaluate everything you stand for and how it’s manifesting in your life.

This month we plant ourselves firmly in the earth with Taurus. Taurus is mostly known for its ruler ship over money, however, there is a deeper side of Taurus that is lost in our quest for material resources and objects.

When it comes to the moon, the most exciting time is when it is full. On a clear night, it reflects so much solar power it lights our way, but it’s when the moon is new we are the calmest. This is the quiet time of new beginnings where we cleanse, rest, reflect and prepare to grow.

Mary, our sales goddess, asked me to write an article on why Coventry Creations Candles work. I thought what a great question. We leave so much to trust and faith that we miss out on an opportunity to learn why something works.

The Full Moon in Libra occurs on April 19th, and brings us some special energy and a unique opportunity. Here is what Storm has to say about this Full Moon in Libra.

The Full Moon cycles reflect the period of the month where the Moon begins to decrease in light.

In April, we are turned toward the mirror and given the opportunity to face our personal negativity again and decide what we want to do with it. It truly is a time for growth on many levels.

The New Moon is in Aries on April 5th. This is a powerhouse New Moon. Please pay close attention to it because this is when we astrologically need to begin “new things”. This includes new jobs, relationships, projects, or things that we want to pursue but have put off.

Libra has to do with relationships and business partnerships and the Full Moon gives us an opportunity to remove things from our life that are not working. This is a great time to do magic focusing on ending relationships or partnerships in a positive manner.

Lots of opportunities for personal work in March. With the Sun in Pisces, the sign of endings, this is a great month for cord cutting, letting go of dysfunctional behaviors, connecting to the past in order to heal it, and communing to the spirit world.

By the time you finish reading this, you will already be under the influence of the first of three times Mercury goes retrograde this year. I’m going to share with you the way I turned Mercury Retrograde into an opportunity rather than a hostage to its shenanigans.

A new moon in Pisces puts us squarely in our dream state and deeply desiring to disconnect from a reality we don’t like. Whether it’s painful, too challenging or just plain boring, if it’s not inspiring us, we are checking out.

During a full moon you’ll want to end or release the things in your life that are beyond their shelf life or sell date. The full moon in Virgo on February 19th focuses on practical matters of your everyday life and you may find yourself cleaning closets and giving away or selling a bunch of your possessions.