If we are responsible for creating our own reality, why do I have so many issues, or any issues at all? Fair enough questions for a short sighted bloke like me. What I’ve learned about life so far is, our reality was created yesterday.

We live by themes at Coventry. We’ve been doing it for years. It’s our way of teaching how to use our products. This is not exclusively about selling you products. Mostly we want to help you reach your goals and change your life for the better.

The Libra full moon is the essence of Inner Balance. It is impossible to be vulnerable when the scales are equally weighted because everyone has what they need. When this kind of fortifying is necessary, call down the energy of the Libra moon.

Many grew up believing that love makes the world go round. Is that divine law or physical law? No matter how you quantify it, the world is turning and the divine does love us.

Every now and again I get a flurry of inquiries about psychic protection. Are you teaching a class? What crystals should I carry? Which candle do I need for my situation? I was told I need a spiritual cleansing, what’s that? These questions often come from people just learning about energy.

Dear Pisces Moon, ignite my intuition so I may be more aware of my surroundings. Teach me your mysterious ways of knowing and seeing beyond the obvious. Being in tune with a new moon in Pisces will show us the ninja side of protection.

We feel a chill in the air. One the makes you want to wrap your cloak around you tight and shiver a little. Is it an arctic blast or a collective fear monger in the air? During a Michigan winter, it could be both and we have a candle and a Witches Union patch to teach your customers about practicing safe magic.

A full moon in Virgo on March 1 during Coventry’s month of protection magic gives me pause. The Virgo energy is known for its panache for detail and being perfectionist, but I don’t see the momma bear here. Perhaps I need to dig deeper in Virgos abilities, which there are many.

Back in 2008 I published the Healers Almanac and within its pages I shared many different modalities and therapies available. Each in their own way, alleviate the many symptoms we suffer from by bringing the body, mind and emotions back into balance.

The new moon stands alone in February. While the full moon hangs off the end of January and ushers in March the February new moon is holding down the fort and basking in the delightful energy of Aquarius.

We are wrapping up this month of community with the moon in Leo. Oh it’s good to be queen, but, note that each hive has only one queen and many queens in training for when she dies. In business we have a saying.

It’s a Capricorn new moon on January 16th, and that means our hard working practical side is coming center stage. Since this sign is so socially oriented, we will all be empowered to reach out with more ease and grace to our unique community of like minded folks.

I recently attended a weekend workshop with a group of about 160 people who I’ve been taking online classes with for the last 4 years. The weekend culminated in a ceremony to celebrate our accomplishments.

We start the year in a beautiful way. Refreshing our connections with our community. The Cancer moon supports this on so many levels, we feel very inclined to gather with friends and people of like minds and hearts and do something positive for our parish, neighborhood, local school or town.

Sometimes closure is hard because we don’t know we haven’t done it. We stand there saying goodbye without ever closing the door and walking away. Talk about mixed messages. Each one of us are responsible for our own part of letting good bye mean this is over.

We wrap up 2017 with the theme of cutting cords or if you prefer, closure. As the new moon travels through flirty Sagittarius, we too will want to leave on a good note. I hear it many times over, always leave them laughing or wanting more.

Closure is one of the most sought after practices once the final curtain is upon us or the situation. We all need to “call it” for ourselves, so we can stop thinking we can resurrect the situation. For me, it’s about self-preservation, moving on and letting the past be where it belongs, in my past.

The moon is going dark in the sign of Scorpio on November 18th. When this happens, you have very little choice but to go within and do some soul searching. If you do it with the right attitude, you may come out with a fresh perspective on life and your role in it.

We’ve just experienced the veil thinning and I hope you were able to feel the love your spirit guides and ancestors have for you. They are the tireless cheer leading squad that sings, when you fall down, just get up again, we believe in you.

At Coventry, this is not just a gimmick but part of the recipe. We watch the lunar progression through the celestial bodies of the zodiac and schedule our candle production accordingly. Why do we do that, you ask? It’s because the moon influences our planet so intimately it can affect the outcome of our day-to-day lives.