1st Feb 2008
New Moon in Aquarius – February 6, 2008 at 7:46 PM (Sun in Aquarius)
This is a New Moon to focus on radical change. Aquarius is the visionary, able to see way beyond the current reality and perceived limits to what “could be”. Use this double dose of Aquarius energy to really reach past what you think is possible, and state your intention for manifesting your deepest held dreams. Get to the core of it. What do you really want? Because at the core of it we are all ONE, working for what you want will automatically affect the whole – just as working for the good of the whole will bring personal satisfaction into your own life. Aquarius is always focused on the group consciousness and on how to create a better future. Even though this is a very socially oriented sign, it can also be a bit of a “loner”, so be sure you don’t fall into the trap of thinking that nobody will understand you and your lofty ideals. Reach out and get the support that is always there for you when you need it. It can be challenging to make up your own rules when everything around you tells you things are “supposed” to be another way. Don’t think you have to do this alone.
During your ritual this New Moon, experiment with the energies of “what if?” Think about your most cherished dream and ask yourself “what if this was my reality now. What would that look like?” and let the visions flow. If you’re working alone, write it all down, or speak it outloud. If you’re working with others in a group circle, even better – make it a lively discussion, with each person adding their visions and energy into the mix. The only rule is to not be bound by any rules. Don’t think about how this could become a reality, just play with the ideas.
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5th Oct 2007
New Moon in Libra (Sun in Libra)
October 10, 2007 at 10:01 PM (Pacific)
This New Moon, we are getting a double dose of Libran energy. Libra is the listener of the zodiac, the diplomat, the peacemaker. This is the moon to understand what it means to truly listen and communicate from the heart. As Libra is also about balance, this is an excellent time to meditate on how to strike a balance between speaking your personal truth with honesty and enthusiasm, while also honoring the unique truths of others. In this vast multi-verse of possibilities, everything is valid and true for someone. One of the keys of peacemaking is realizing that just because someone’s truth does not match yours does not make your truth “wrong” and vice versa. Everything is relative. Practice listening and speaking from the heart, allowing others to truly express their whole truth while you stay peacefully centered in your own. Sometimes, to remind myself of this, I will actually place my hand over my heart as someone is speaking to me – to be sure that I am fully present and hearing not only their words, but the whispered song in their heart.
This is a great moon to get very clear and honest about what you want – especially when it comes to partnerships or joint ventures. How can we get what you want in such a way that everyone wins? By being honest, open, compassionate, and allowing the Divine wisdom present in each of us to lead us towards real, lasting solutions.
Full Moon in Taurus (Sun in Scorpio)
October 25, 2007 at 9:51 PM (Pacific)
Scorpio is the sign of deep wisdom, of knowledge hidden in our depths. Taurus is a sensual, earthy sign which is concerned mainly with our physical nature. So, this is a moon to get in touch with the wisdom that is already ever-present within our own bodies. Our bodies act like a map, showing us where energies are flowing freely and where they are stagnant. The emotions we feel have physical affects on us that, if paid attention to, can act as a very accurate guide of what it is we truly desire. When we are doing something that is in alignment with our true nature, we feel joyful, our bodies feel light and full of energy. When we are doing something that is not in alignment with our true nature, we feel sluggish, weighed down, drained. This is the moon to take a look at your life and using your emotions and bodily sensations as a guide, determine what is truly in alignment with you and what is not.
Make a commitment to yourself to start doing more of what you enjoy and gradually change those aspects that are not quite right for you. Remember that change is hard work, so be gentle with yourself. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the sign of pleasure and love, so instead of pushing hard to make changes, relax into it and allow what is already beautiful and authentic within you to bloom.
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9th Aug 2007
There is so much coming up in the next couple of months that I can hardly contain my excitement. It is literally bouncing around inside me, making me want to dance through the day (which I have been doing!). It never ceases to amaze me how closely my personal rhythms mirror those of the cosmos. There are some instances when I will consciously plan certain things for certain times in order to coincide with the moon or sun cycles - but for the most part, I follow my energy where it takes me and see what happens. I look within myself and “check in” with where I’m at - and also take a little bit of a peek ahead to see where I’m headed in the near future. The other day, I did this and sat there at my desk in just complete awe and amazement - the kind of awe that makes you throw your head back, open your heart, and just sit there and let the glorious amazement wash over you.
Leo New Moon
I was reading the newspaper last week, and happened to notice a small article about the upcoming meteor showers. I then noticed that this will coincide with the Leo New Moon on August 12th, (4:02AM PDT) so the night sky will be as dark as can be - perfect conditions for watching the stars. When I read this, I immediately had a vision of pitching my tent in the backyard and spending all night long watching stars, journaling, doing some self healing, sleeping, and dreaming. I’m very much going through a healing process right now, consciously healing my throat chakra blockages (physically manifest as hypothyroidism). The ways I’ve been doing this lately are : self energy healings, dancing and moving energy, writing and expressing myself more (this blog is apart of that), getting in touch with my unexpressed rage and allowing it a safe outlet. I imagine myself laying there, under the stars, allowing the light and energy to rain down on me, illuminating any bits of old stuck energy that remain - so I can see them and release them. The moon and the sun will both be in Leo - the sign of creative expression and the actualization of the Self. (what better time to start this blog as an outlet). Recently, I had an encounter with a new friend who is extremely psychic - she told me that I have only just begun to do what I can do - that I’ve only been “dabbling” so far and there is much more to come. I mentioned to her how I feel like there is some missing piece to the puzzle - that I have all these different aspects of my “career”, my service - yet I still feel like there is a gap, something that will pull it all together - and whatever this missing piece is will be THE element that feels absolutely most natural to me - it will be the thing that I’ve been doing all my life without a second thought - the thing that I do as naturally as breathing, what I love to do above all else, what I would do forever whether I got paid for it or not. And she left the room for a few minutes and told me to sit with it - because I already know the answer. And she was right. I know it very well, and have for some time. I just want to PLAY. That encompasses everything. I want to play with energy, I want to play with paint, with pictures, with words, with movement, with clay. I want to sit in a circle with people and just flow with creativity in all forms. One minute we are making a collage, the next we are dancing the elements, or vocalizing an emotion - finding where in our body it resides and using the vibration of our voices to shake it up and get it moving. I have this idea for what I call a “playshop” - which is a new form of “workshop” except there is no work involved. And all of this coincides so perfectly with Leo Moon/Leo Sun because Leo is the most playful, creative, exuberantly radiant sign in the zodiac, and that is the energy I want to tap into for this project. Forget the work, let’s just get together and play with our inner children - and as if by magic, any “work” that needs to occur, happens all on its own, without effort or force.
Pisces Full Moon
Okay, here is where the synchronicities get really cool. Sometime last week, I had a very vivid dream about the moon. In it, I was standing outside in my back yard, looking up at the sky. Right over my house was the moon. It was bright red and HUGE. As if it was just sitting right there on my house. I remember motioning to Keith to come outside with me to look at it, and I took my eyes off it for just a moment, and then it was gone. It had gone back to it’s normal color and size, and that was it. A few days after this, I read that there will be a lunar eclipse during the Pisces Full Moon on August 28th. The lunar eclipse occurs at 3:33 AM PDT. Again, I plan to camp out in my backyard and spend all night long with the moon. I feel that is what my dream was showing me - that I need to take advantage of the energy of this event. As I was feeling into these series of events, to get an understanding of what they mean to me personally - I was overwhelmed with the feeling that this is going to mark the completion of a major aspect or cycle of my life. With how I’m feeling lately (more alive than ever), the growth and healing I’ve experienced in such a short amount of time, the upcoming Quantum Leap - everything points to this being an event of major importance. It’s time to truly heal, at the deepest levels, and allow the fullness of my Being to emerge - I just looked at the clock and it’s 4:11. 11 is a master number, my life path number. 4 is a number of balance, of solidity, stability. My foundation. Like everything I’ve been experiencing up to this point is culminating right now, in this moment to provide me a foundation as I walk fully into the New Energy. Speaking of foundations, though - that will be a subject for another post.
Virgo New Moon
And the last piece of this upcoming celestial sequence. On September 11th, at 5:44 AM, the Virgo New Moon (with Sun in Virgo). This is significant to me because my astrological Midheaven, the sign that signifies how I will manifest my service to the world, is in Virgo, the Healer. Like I mentioned before - so far, I’ve just been “dabbling” in my healing work. I’ve known that it is what I need to do, I’ve been drawn to it for so long, yet I feel like I’ve been somehow forcing myself to fit into prescribed molds of what a “healer” is all about. And these molds can’t hold me anymore. I have reinvented myself so many times simply because I can’t fit myself into a box, no matter how hard I try. I can’t “market” myself as something other than “just me” - so that’s where I’m at now - ready to just throw away all the pretenses, all the trying to “fit in” with the spiritual/healing/lightworker community - and just be totally and completely me, in all my dorky goofy crazy glory. I’m not a healer because I went to massage school. I’m not a healer because I got attuned to different energies and learned techniques and modalities. I’m a healer simply because that is what I am. I’m a healer when I’m sitting around my living room in my pajamas watching TV with my family. I’m a healer when singing loudly in my car. I’m a healer when I laugh at the silly stupid jokes told by the people I love. I’m a healer when I rage and scream and cry and curse - yes, even then. I’m a healer because I’m not afraid of myself anymore - I embrace all of me - and I invite everyone I interact with to embrace all of themselves.
This new moon coincides with a Solar Eclipse - it feels to me like yet another opportunity for a fresh start - a wiping of the slate, a new beginning. And I’m all about new beginnings.
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1st Jul 2007
New Moon in Cancer – July 14th at 5:04 AM PDT
Cancer energy is deeply concerned with matters of home and family. The nurturing power of the Cancer Moon will bring out our motherly instincts. It will make us want to take care of and support others. During this time more than ever, it’s important to remember that in order to take care of others, we must first learn to nurture and comfort our Self! It’s the perfect time for some self-examination to reconnect with our emotional center and re-define our emotional foundations and boundaries.
The energy of this New Moon will make us want to retreat into the comfort of our home, family circle and private life. We will feel the need for a little “down time”, a quiet space where we can let our spirits speak freely, where we feel like we are totally safe and protected. As we will be feeling the call towards home during this time, it’s an excellent opportunity to carve out a spot for relaxation and reflection. If you don’t have one already, clear some space and create an altar. Use nurturing water images to soothe and heal. Dedicate this space for your own nurturing so you will have the energy to nurture those closest to you. Make sure you spend this time with only those people who you feel you can truly trust to embrace all of you, unconditionally. More than anything, you need to feel completely safe during this moon cycle, so take the necessary steps to create or enhance your sanctuary.
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