Moon Astrology
Traditional astrology holds that the Moon performs poorly in Scorpio, whether in a natal chart or by transit. But I think of this Moon differently. It’s a deep, emotional energy that’s ripe with primal desires. There is much to grieve, feel and release at this Full Moon – and also much to celebrate, For always from the dark womb-space, new life springs.
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Larger and brighter than the usual full moon, supermoons are the best for magical Full Moon practices. They’re ideal for charging crystals, jewelry, purified water, healing tinctures, spiritual stones and statues and other magical objects. Gathering together with a group of like-minded friends to celebrate the Moon… well, clearly this is one of the best times for a Moon party!
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I am weirdly (among my astrologer friends, anyway) skeptical about magic, which is perhaps why my forays into ritual so often go comically awry. And yet, despite my skepticism, there are times when my rituals yielded amazing results. Over the years I’ve learned it helps when you know how to ask for what you want.
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Half-Moon is a shape that allows for sturdiness, building resilience, and opening up to our courage. Practicing it against the wall adds another touch of compassionate intention. It helps us to hold both heart and world in reverent attention.
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Drawing down the moon… Imagine above you the round glowing disc of the moon, bathing you in a protective circle of light. Vibrant with energy, your space is transformed, filled with the purity of spirit. Stand and raise your arms above your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. […]
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The Aries New Moon is here to help us all reignite that divine flame within. The Sun and Moon join Mercury, Venus and Chiron in red-hot Aries. And with all planets direct until month’s end, when Pluto turns retrograde, it’s all-systems-go for whatever new projects or fresh starts you have in mind.
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It took me a while to buy into this sign’s robust madness. My mother is an Aries. A former boyfriend was an Aries. That co-worker I tangled with in 1991 was an Aries too. Despite their sunny, inspiring nature and boundless enthusiasm, I’ve found Aries people can be rough and reckless—Stanley Kowalski brutes to my faint-hearted Blanche DuBois–until I learned the wisdom of their ways.
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Energy: Where to find it, how to grow it, how to conserve it, and how to channel it: that is the spiritual task for this month’s New Moon in impulsive, life-loving Aries. As all true magicians know, the secret of magic lies in the skillful use of your life energy–for where you choose to put your energy is a powerful force that shapes your life.
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On the day of the New Moon, or perhaps, if it’s convenient, at the very moment of the New Moon, take precious time for yourself with a simple grounding posture that will also open space in your neck, the part of the body that Taurus rules.
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3-Minute New Moon Ritual Ground your body, clear your mind… Become aware of your body. Notice how gravity holds and connects you to earth. It’s as though your body is an ancient stone temple—solid, strong, secure. Sanctify this temple. Imagine a priestess is pouring sacred water and scattering rose petals, all the way down, from […]
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The Moon is in its
Balsamic Phase
in the
Sign of Aries
Today's Lunar Aspects:
Venus is currently
In the Underworld
in the sign of Taurus
