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Anne Nordhaus-Bike
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Award-winning artist Anne Nordhaus-Bike paints colorful, calming watercolors inspired by nature. Anne's art has appeared in numerous solo and group shows as well as many arts programs, presentations, and performances. Her work has been published in periodicals and books; covered in numerous print publications; and featured in broadcast media, both on television and feature films. She received a degree in art history, with honors, from the University of Chicago and went on to launch a fine arts column that ran for two decades in the Gazette Chicago newspaper, where she has served in various capacities since the newspaper's founding in 1983. She joined Gazette Chicago's board of directors in 2004. She founded her multimedia arts firm, ANB Communications, in 1993. A member of the prestigious Woman Made Gallery in Chicago since 1998, she launched her book, Follow The Sun, with a book signing at Woman Made in 2012; the book includes more than a dozen of her original watercolors. Among her many awards and honors, she was named to the National Women's Hall of Fame's Wall of Fame. Anne lives with her husband Bill and cat Sterling in Chicago, where she makes art and enjoys cooking, tai chi, and time in nature.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Astrology Year 2016: Change Is Gonna Come Happy 2016! This is the year that "change is gonna come," in a big way on the outer plane, after years of grueling inner transformation via the Uranus square Pluto alignments of 2012 - 2015. It's time to welcome in an outer world that matches the upgraded inner world many of us have created. Find out how and get all the major astrology timing for 2016 in this in-depth astrology year 2016 forecast article.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016Astrology Year 2016: Change Is Gonna Come Happy 2016! This is the year that "change is gonna come," in a big way on the outer plane, after years of grueling inner transformation via the Uranus square Pluto alignments of 2012 - 2015. It's time to welcome in an outer world that matches the upgraded inner world many of us have created. Find out how and get all the major astrology timing for 2016 in this in-depth astrology year 2016 forecast article.
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Friday, March 13, 2015
Uranus Square Pluto Part Seven: At The Threshold Are you ready for some good times and real change? Check out this detailed, inspiring article on upcoming astrology--including the intense, final Uranus square Pluto alignment--to see why the dark times are coming to an end.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
Friday, March 13, 2015Uranus Square Pluto Part Seven: At The Threshold Are you ready for some good times and real change? Check out this detailed, inspiring article on upcoming astrology--including the intense, final Uranus square Pluto alignment--to see why the dark times are coming to an end.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
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Saturday, January 10, 2015
Astrological Year 2015: New Hope, Lighter Energies After some difficult, shocking, almost unbearable years, we're due for kinder times. Find out why in this detailed article on the astrological year 2015. It covers how upcoming planetary shifts promise to lighten our burdens--and our spirits--and how energies of change can help get us closer to our ideals. It also includes key Sun, Moon, and Mercury retrograde dates plus dates for other important planetary shifts.
Series: Astrology Forecasts (2 Articles, 12208 views)
Saturday, January 10, 2015Astrological Year 2015: New Hope, Lighter Energies After some difficult, shocking, almost unbearable years, we're due for kinder times. Find out why in this detailed article on the astrological year 2015. It covers how upcoming planetary shifts promise to lighten our burdens--and our spirits--and how energies of change can help get us closer to our ideals. It also includes key Sun, Moon, and Mercury retrograde dates plus dates for other important planetary shifts.
Series: Astrology Forecasts (2 Articles, 12208 views)
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
Uranus Square Pluto Part Six: Almost There! We're almost through the tunnel! The sixth of seven difficult, life-changing, world-rocking alignments between the powerhouse planets Uranus and Pluto arrives December 14 to continue our "timetable of change" at this pivotal time in human history. See this latest in the ongoing "Uranus Square Pluto" article series for what's on tap this time--and how to make the most of some special astrology helpers in the current skies.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
Thursday, December 11, 2014Uranus Square Pluto Part Six: Almost There! We're almost through the tunnel! The sixth of seven difficult, life-changing, world-rocking alignments between the powerhouse planets Uranus and Pluto arrives December 14 to continue our "timetable of change" at this pivotal time in human history. See this latest in the ongoing "Uranus Square Pluto" article series for what's on tap this time--and how to make the most of some special astrology helpers in the current skies.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
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Friday, July 11, 2014
Astrology July 2014: Out of Darkness, Into Light For two weeks, starting at the full Moon on July 12, life will feel intense and filled with change, as if we're passing through an emotional or spiritual tunnel. In this period we will see many planets change signs and change direction, helping us tie up loose ends and finish projects so we're ready for new adventures. In the end, this time will bring us out of lunar darkness and into solar light.
Series: Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
Friday, July 11, 2014Astrology July 2014: Out of Darkness, Into Light For two weeks, starting at the full Moon on July 12, life will feel intense and filled with change, as if we're passing through an emotional or spiritual tunnel. In this period we will see many planets change signs and change direction, helping us tie up loose ends and finish projects so we're ready for new adventures. In the end, this time will bring us out of lunar darkness and into solar light.
Series: Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
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Thursday, May 1, 2014
Astrology May 2014: Come On-A My House Rosemary Clooney scored a monster hit in 1951 with "Come On-A My House." This month, Venus and Mars ask us to "come on-a my house" for big fun as each planet visits the other's cosmic house, turning things upside down with their passionate energies. Get all the key dates for May 2014--along with helpful tips on preparing and ideas for making the most of these opportunities--in this article.
Series: Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
Thursday, May 1, 2014Astrology May 2014: Come On-A My House Rosemary Clooney scored a monster hit in 1951 with "Come On-A My House." This month, Venus and Mars ask us to "come on-a my house" for big fun as each planet visits the other's cosmic house, turning things upside down with their passionate energies. Get all the key dates for May 2014--along with helpful tips on preparing and ideas for making the most of these opportunities--in this article.
Series: Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
Age of Aquarius Arrives (Finally!) On April 12, 1969, the singing group the Fifth Dimension's recording of "The Age of Aquarius" reached number one on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. Exactly 45 years later, this month the astrological conditions the group sang about will be happening in the sky, along with several other alignments that will give us the 'rocket fuel' we need to leap into the new age of Aquarius.
Series: Age of Aquarius (2 Articles, 8710 views)
Saturday, April 12, 2014Age of Aquarius Arrives (Finally!) On April 12, 1969, the singing group the Fifth Dimension's recording of "The Age of Aquarius" reached number one on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. Exactly 45 years later, this month the astrological conditions the group sang about will be happening in the sky, along with several other alignments that will give us the 'rocket fuel' we need to leap into the new age of Aquarius.
Series: Age of Aquarius (2 Articles, 8710 views)
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
Astrology April 2014: Ready for Your Breakthrough? From April 15 - 29, we'll undergo some of the most intense energy of this era in human history. And we got a preview of what it will be like on April 8, when you may have seen clashes between people or felt extreme impatience with the status quo. Or maybe you were affected by the Heartbleed technology issue. Whatever you experienced, you saw first hand the power of Mars and Aries--and their potential for helping us change.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
Thursday, April 10, 2014Astrology April 2014: Ready for Your Breakthrough? From April 15 - 29, we'll undergo some of the most intense energy of this era in human history. And we got a preview of what it will be like on April 8, when you may have seen clashes between people or felt extreme impatience with the status quo. Or maybe you were affected by the Heartbleed technology issue. Whatever you experienced, you saw first hand the power of Mars and Aries--and their potential for helping us change.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Uranus Square Pluto Part Four: How Are You Feeling? The next Uranus-Pluto square happens Friday, November 1. It's the fourth out of seven squares from 2012 through 2015, which means we're at the halfway mark of a three-year period of highly challenging astrological energies. That makes this a great time to stop, take stock of how we're feeing, and look ahead to the rest of this cycle and figure out what we still need to change and what we want to accomplish.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
Friday, November 1, 2013Uranus Square Pluto Part Four: How Are You Feeling? The next Uranus-Pluto square happens Friday, November 1. It's the fourth out of seven squares from 2012 through 2015, which means we're at the halfway mark of a three-year period of highly challenging astrological energies. That makes this a great time to stop, take stock of how we're feeing, and look ahead to the rest of this cycle and figure out what we still need to change and what we want to accomplish.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Get Insight on Scorpio Hillary Rodham Clinton at 'Scorpios for Hillary' website With the Sun's move into Scorpio at 1:11 a.m. CDT on October 23, this is a great time to take stock of Hillary Rodham Clinton, a Scorpio born October 26, 1947. The Scorpios-for-Hillary website provides numerous resources for investigating Clinton's astrological side. It also includes a page listing all U.S. presidents by Sun sign.
Series: Astrology and Politics (2 Articles, 3779 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
Wednesday, October 23, 2013Get Insight on Scorpio Hillary Rodham Clinton at 'Scorpios for Hillary' website With the Sun's move into Scorpio at 1:11 a.m. CDT on October 23, this is a great time to take stock of Hillary Rodham Clinton, a Scorpio born October 26, 1947. The Scorpios-for-Hillary website provides numerous resources for investigating Clinton's astrological side. It also includes a page listing all U.S. presidents by Sun sign.
Series: Astrology and Politics (2 Articles, 3779 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Uranus Square Pluto Round Three: Fight Your Own Fight, KO What Needs to Go In this corner: Uranus in Aries! In this corner: Pluto in Capricorn! Squaring off May 20 in the third round of their historic seven-round bout, these two titlists are punching for change and battling for dominance until their final round in early 2015. It's the barnburner of the century, with no way to know who will walk away as champ after the final round.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
Friday, May 17, 2013Uranus Square Pluto Round Three: Fight Your Own Fight, KO What Needs to Go In this corner: Uranus in Aries! In this corner: Pluto in Capricorn! Squaring off May 20 in the third round of their historic seven-round bout, these two titlists are punching for change and battling for dominance until their final round in early 2015. It's the barnburner of the century, with no way to know who will walk away as champ after the final round.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
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Friday, February 1, 2013
The Aquarian Age Is Here: An Aquarian Manifesto The Age of Aquarius, a new Golden Age for humanity, is here. We're moving NOW from the Piscean Age to the Aquarian Age of peace, wisdom, and true harmony. Read "An Aquarian Manifesto" for details on why the Age of Aquarius is beginning now, what that means for humanity, and how to live Aquarius's most noble expressions.
Series: Age of Aquarius (2 Articles, 8710 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
Friday, February 1, 2013The Aquarian Age Is Here: An Aquarian Manifesto The Age of Aquarius, a new Golden Age for humanity, is here. We're moving NOW from the Piscean Age to the Aquarian Age of peace, wisdom, and true harmony. Read "An Aquarian Manifesto" for details on why the Age of Aquarius is beginning now, what that means for humanity, and how to live Aquarius's most noble expressions.
Series: Age of Aquarius (2 Articles, 8710 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Astrological Year Ahead 2013: Sun, Moon, Mercury Welcome to 2013! Prepare now for the astrological year ahead with the tips featured in this article. Use the special Sun, Moon, and Mercury charts to mark your calendar for all important dates, and use the artwork included to harmonize with 2013's major astro energies. This article also includes a detailed list of tools and resources to see you through every zodiac sign in 2013.
Series: Astrology Forecasts (2 Articles, 12208 views)
Tuesday, January 1, 2013Astrological Year Ahead 2013: Sun, Moon, Mercury Welcome to 2013! Prepare now for the astrological year ahead with the tips featured in this article. Use the special Sun, Moon, and Mercury charts to mark your calendar for all important dates, and use the artwork included to harmonize with 2013's major astro energies. This article also includes a detailed list of tools and resources to see you through every zodiac sign in 2013.
Series: Astrology Forecasts (2 Articles, 12208 views)
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Art & Astrology: Capricorn Solstice Video and the 2012 Winter Solstice The mystical art video Capricorn: A Meditation for the Solstice has just been released in time for this year's long awaited Solstice, which arrives this Friday, December 21, when the Sun enters the astrological sign Capricorn. This article gives details on the 10.5-minute HD video, which offers a peaceful, uplifting mix of narration and music along with photography, painting, and motion graphics.
Series: Art & Astrology (4 Articles, 11175 views), Astrology: Winter Solstice, Holiday Stress (2 Articles, 4039 views)
Monday, December 17, 2012Art & Astrology: Capricorn Solstice Video and the 2012 Winter Solstice The mystical art video Capricorn: A Meditation for the Solstice has just been released in time for this year's long awaited Solstice, which arrives this Friday, December 21, when the Sun enters the astrological sign Capricorn. This article gives details on the 10.5-minute HD video, which offers a peaceful, uplifting mix of narration and music along with photography, painting, and motion graphics.
Series: Art & Astrology (4 Articles, 11175 views), Astrology: Winter Solstice, Holiday Stress (2 Articles, 4039 views)
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Sun into Libra: Time to Seek Peace The Sun leaves Virgo for Libra on Saturday, September 22, bringing us the equinox and a new season. The Sun's month in this peace-loving sign can help us find calm and beauty in the face of several exceptionally challenging energies that will come our way in the next few weeks. This sign's symbol, the Scales, can help everyone remember the importance of balance and stillness for achieving peace, justice, and love.
Series: Astrology: Sun Signs (10 Articles, 28808 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
Friday, September 21, 2012Sun into Libra: Time to Seek Peace The Sun leaves Virgo for Libra on Saturday, September 22, bringing us the equinox and a new season. The Sun's month in this peace-loving sign can help us find calm and beauty in the face of several exceptionally challenging energies that will come our way in the next few weeks. This sign's symbol, the Scales, can help everyone remember the importance of balance and stillness for achieving peace, justice, and love.
Series: Astrology: Sun Signs (10 Articles, 28808 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Uranus and Pluto's Transformation Timetable: Sept. 19 Square Forces Issues Around Virgo, Health The Uranus-Pluto square is THE astrology for 2012--and beyond, as these planets will make seven squares through 2015. Squares bring difficult energy that forces change. This article talks about the upcoming second square on Sept. 19, which will highlight Virgo themes of health and purity and our great need for balance.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
Thursday, August 30, 2012Uranus and Pluto's Transformation Timetable: Sept. 19 Square Forces Issues Around Virgo, Health The Uranus-Pluto square is THE astrology for 2012--and beyond, as these planets will make seven squares through 2015. Squares bring difficult energy that forces change. This article talks about the upcoming second square on Sept. 19, which will highlight Virgo themes of health and purity and our great need for balance.
Series: Uranus Square Pluto (7 Articles, 55268 views)
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Monday, August 20, 2012
Sun into Virgo: Time to See Details and Reap a Helpful Harvest The Sun leaves fiery, dramatic Leo for earthy, hard-working Virgo on Wednesday, August 22. This article reviews the astrological sign Virgo and offers tips for harmonizing yourself with its practical, helpful, purifying energies. The article also explains the many astrological happenings this month as planets shift signs and intense "2012 energy" returns toward the end of September.
Series: Astrology: Sun Signs (10 Articles, 28808 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
Monday, August 20, 2012Sun into Virgo: Time to See Details and Reap a Helpful Harvest The Sun leaves fiery, dramatic Leo for earthy, hard-working Virgo on Wednesday, August 22. This article reviews the astrological sign Virgo and offers tips for harmonizing yourself with its practical, helpful, purifying energies. The article also explains the many astrological happenings this month as planets shift signs and intense "2012 energy" returns toward the end of September.
Series: Astrology: Sun Signs (10 Articles, 28808 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Art & Astrology: Leo, Deer Skull, and the Cycles of Life This article in the Art & Astrology series looks at the watercolor painting Deer Skull and explores its symbolism related to the astrological sign Leo as well as the Sun (Leo's ruler) and the mysteries of life's cycles of birth, death, and renewal.
Series: Art & Astrology (4 Articles, 11175 views)
Friday, August 10, 2012Art & Astrology: Leo, Deer Skull, and the Cycles of Life This article in the Art & Astrology series looks at the watercolor painting Deer Skull and explores its symbolism related to the astrological sign Leo as well as the Sun (Leo's ruler) and the mysteries of life's cycles of birth, death, and renewal.
Series: Art & Astrology (4 Articles, 11175 views)
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Sun into Leo: Time to Open Your Heart and Shine Your Light The Sun leaves emotional Cancer for sunny, dramatic Leo on Sunday, July 22. This article reviews the astrological sign Leo and offers tips for harmonizing yourself with its fiery, exuberant energies. It also explains the many astrological happenings this month as planets shift signs and undergo retrogrades.
Series: Astrology: Sun Signs (10 Articles, 28808 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
Thursday, July 19, 2012Sun into Leo: Time to Open Your Heart and Shine Your Light The Sun leaves emotional Cancer for sunny, dramatic Leo on Sunday, July 22. This article reviews the astrological sign Leo and offers tips for harmonizing yourself with its fiery, exuberant energies. It also explains the many astrological happenings this month as planets shift signs and undergo retrogrades.
Series: Astrology: Sun Signs (10 Articles, 28808 views), Monthly Astrology (21 Articles, 71720 views)
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Art & Astrology: Cancer, Blue Moonrise, and the Art of Illumination This article explores a single painting: Blue Moonrise. The text brings out this work's deeply symbolic and spiritual meaning by analyzing it from many perspectives: symbolism, artistic analysis, astrology, spirituality, and mysticism. This approach demonstrates how art not only inspires us through beauty of color and form but through content and meaning that uplift our souls and help us make progress on the spiritual path.
Series: Art & Astrology (4 Articles, 11175 views)
Friday, July 13, 2012Art & Astrology: Cancer, Blue Moonrise, and the Art of Illumination This article explores a single painting: Blue Moonrise. The text brings out this work's deeply symbolic and spiritual meaning by analyzing it from many perspectives: symbolism, artistic analysis, astrology, spirituality, and mysticism. This approach demonstrates how art not only inspires us through beauty of color and form but through content and meaning that uplift our souls and help us make progress on the spiritual path.
Series: Art & Astrology (4 Articles, 11175 views)
