Moon Astrology
Holding your center, Joseph Campbell once said, produces a blissful state sometimes called nirvana or “the zone.” Staying there consistently takes practice, and it also takes plenty of rest – as tribal people knew. The soul must be in sync with the body. We all need to hold our centers this week with the Capricorn Full Moon Eclipse.
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At this lunar eclipse, your vision is clear – or at least, you are guided by keen instinct; not the wild, emotional intuition of the Moon, but rather the quiet instincts of the Earth. They are the same instincts that guide the hand of the craftsman as it chooses just the right piece of wood for his project; as it hovers for a moment over one chisel, before selecting another that’s just right for the task….
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One recent, beautiful day, I suddenly found that I couldn’t bear being inside for another moment. I grabbed a hat and headed out to the back yard. It’s a mess out there. Being an orderly person, I was beginning to feel desperate and panicky every time I walked out the back door. I decided to tackle the mess. I started pulling weeds, and within an hour I’d filled three trash cans and was sweating, tired, and completely happy.
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As a Cancer Sun woman myself who struggles with those anxious tendencies of belly/chest vulnerability, I am grateful to have my ascendant in Capricorn. This connects me to my backbone when I need it and is partly what inspired me to choose this variation of Chair pose (aka, “Thunderbolt”) to honor what’s soft and strong in us.
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3-Minute Full Moon Ritual 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 […]
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As the feminine Moon obscures the masculine Sun, our emotional needs loom large. The eclipse brings matters related to home, family, parenting and nurturing into high relief. Changes on the home front or with family members will be happening for many of us. The Great Mother’s call for deeper nurturing challenges the old systems (within and without) that work against it. Those of us who care can make ourselves heard now.
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Does this eclipse have your name on it? Eclipses are change-makers that rattle personal and collective cages. But rarely do they wait until eclipse day to unleash their surprises — so if your life has been relatively smooth, it will likely remain so. But how can you tell for sure? Here’s the checklist astrologers use.
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Cancer is a water sign—its energy is fluid, cleansing, and receptive. Water sign cycles are particularly sweet for making tender connections with loved ones. They’re auspicious for spiritual practice too. After drinking the Cancer nectar, you’ll be more inclined to listen to your intuition, follow the intricate paths of your imagination, and nurture your creativity.
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Where I am in New England the land sings with summer greens and colorful garden blooms. Long days of light and warmth help soften whatever feelings need to come through. The nature in my garden inspires Butterfly pose variations as the Cancer New Moon shapes to try.
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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
Gibbous Phase
in the
Sign of Capricorn
Today's Lunar Aspects:
Venus is currently
In the Underworld
in the sign of Cancer
