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By Fern Spring

Dear Flora, It’s time for me to start a career, my dream is to facilitate workshops in self-growth (shifting limiting beliefs) yet I am procrastinating, I am doubtful about my ability, I am paralyzed by a limiting belief.  I’m in a relationship that confounds me, I’m showing up very differently than I ever have, it feels karmic and kinda awkward at the same time. I wonder if I’m distracting myself with it. Where is the best place to put my focus?

Dear Karen, Imagine you are in a kind of spiritual boot camp right now, exercising the “muscles” of self-confidence, trust in the divine and belief in yourself and your gifts and abilities. It may be painful in the moment and hard for you to see clearly the strength and power that will emerge from this process, but this invisible work is steering you through a magical mystery tour towards your own divinity and inner spiritual truth.

In your natal chart your Aries rising, Mercury, Sun and Venus in the first house give you a great boost of confidence and “can-do” attitude. Combine that with a grand Earth trine between your Natal Sun/Venus in Taurus, Moon/Mid-heaven in Capricorn and Mars in Virgo and you seem not only unstoppable, but very, very capable.

Of course there’s always more to the story, otherwise you wouldn’t be writing to Flora! And so we turn to your perfectionistic Mars in Virgo in the 6th house of service which is conjunct Uranus and Pluto in Virgo and opposed by Saturn in the 12th house, making you want to serve in your own unique way, but feeling blockage and doubt about doing so. Saturn in Pisces opposing your Virgo stellium can present you with issues of faith and whether or not you can really trust in spirit as well as create mysterious undermining influences which come from your unconscious fears about your abilities to get things “just right” and not make mistakes.

Over the last several years you have been experiencing Neptune, the ruler of Pisces and also the 12th house, which has been transiting this Virgo/Pisces story in your natal chart. A series of Neptune transits including Neptune opposing your Mars, have encouraged you to ease up on yourself while at the same time encouraging you to “let go and let god”. But Neptune opposing Mars can also feel quite destabilizing and a bit distracting from your purpose. As you said about your relationship, “feels karmic and kinda awkward at the same time”, a very apt description of a Neptune transit! Neptune will continue to conjunct your Saturn and oppose your Pluto until late 2018, so getting to know this dreamy, magical, mystical (but also confusing, destabilizing and ambiguous) energy and how to work with it is a good strategy for the next couple of years.

It’s also no surprise you asked this question leading up to the New Moon Eclipse in Pisces on February 26. This New Moon lights up the Virgo/Pisces planets and the ongoing Neptune transit in your chart, offering a new chapter in the story and a time for fresh starts and intention setting. This particular New Moon is a perfect time to make the commitment to shift old patterns and cultivate a stronger relationship and trust in spirit/the divine/however you experience God/dess, etc.

So what are some ways to “work” with Neptune and navigate your time in Spiritual Boot Camp with grace? Flower essences are one of my favorite tools, as it’s hard to get more Neptune than by working with the divine spark of nature as it manifests in one of our earth’s greatest blessings: flowers!

The first essence that jumped out at me when I read your letter was Wild Oat. I could almost see these delicate grasses in my mind, waving gently in the breeze. A common weed, when used medicinally, Wild Oat is a nourishing tonic with numerous healing properties ranging from soothing irritated skin and calming anxiety, to easing digestive woes. As a energetic medicine in the form of flower essences, Wild Oat is a spirit soother, helping you to calm down and find your center.

This essence brings clarity and focus around to your life direction and your work in the world. It can help you to align your inner sense of purpose with your outer expression of meaning and values. Wild Oat is an excellent “constitutional” remedy for anyone with Virgo planets because Virgo energy needs to have a sense of meaning in their work, to feel that what they have is needed and valued in the world.

Because of your Neptune transit, I would also add in the remedy Star Tulip, which can help you soften and open to your own inner wisdom and divine guidance. Star Tulip helps you to listen to your 12th house of dreams, spirit and the unconscious mind.

Additional support tools to help you as you navigate Neptune include: listening to music, praying, meditation, time spent in nature and with plants and animals. Spending time near the ocean, exploring creative expression (particularly with film, photography or music), experimenting with all forms of healthy, life affirming ways to shift your consciousness from the day to day towards a more spiritual perspective.

May Flora bless you as you continue to commune with the magical flow of Neptune in your life!

Flora aka Fern Spring

We’re thrilled to offer a new voice for Ask Flora.
Fern has many gifts, including deep knowledge of the archetypes of flowers and sky. 

Fern Spring of Wisestars Astrology has been an astrologer and flower essence practitioner for the past 25 years. A massage therapist and energy healer, as well as an initiated priestess in the Reclaiming and Feri tradition, Fern has also studied with Steven Forrest (through his astrological apprenticeship program) and Asata Gabriel. Besides co-authoring the book Simply Sacred: Everyday Relationship Magic, she has written for The Mountain Astrologer, Llwellyn Books, Organic Spa Magazine and Wellbeing Magazine. She is also the editor (under the name Heather Vuchinich) of the forthcoming book, The Ghost Dance: an Untold History of the Americas. Sign up for her newsletter of flower essence tips and astrological news at www.wisestarsapothecary.com or to find out more about her line of planetary potions and flower essence infused products.

from the goddess archive


  • Ask Flora-April 15, 2018
    Dear Flora, I've come to a stressful point in my life where I'm just not sure what to do. I'm a sex worker who's heart belongs to painting and photography. I've finally found my soul mate just a few months ago and we are in the process of moving on from our current messy living situations.Read more
  • Ask Flora-March 31, 2018
    I recently had a very upsetting break-up with an old, old friend; she judged me harshly for an act I thought was a good deed and an act of integrity. Although I know how to process upsets pretty well, I can't seem to shake my obsession with the deep and dark feelings trailing after this one ... What would you suggest for me to get past the trails of disappointment, sadness, not feeling seen, and missing her that seem to be hanging on in my feelings?Read more
  • Ask Luna-March 17, 2018
    This month's goddess question asks, how do we deal with the dark side of life?  Can we banish all the dark and unholy energy from our sphere and the lives of those we love?  What's the remedy? Read Luna's advice here.Read more
  • Ask Aphrodite-March 1, 2018
    Dear Aphrodite, I have been in a complicated situation with a man I love for awhile. We are working on a project together and are very intimate on many levels, but he will not consider fully committing to me until the project we are working on is done, which will be in a couple months. Until then, he is continuing to see other women.  Is it likely that he will actually commit to me once our professional relationship is finished? Or should I move on to someone who is excited to commit to a relationship with me? Thank you, ElleRead more
  • Ask Flora – February 15, 2018
    Hello Flora,  My Mom is in hospice. I believe that her time of transition is coming soon. Sometimes, I feel strong and feel that I can let her go back to the Great Mother Ocean. Other times, I feel so sad and empty and weep like a baby. What flowers can help me now? xox NinaRead more
  • Ask Aphrodite–January 31, 2018
    In my entire life, I never wanted to do anything other than write, not even to be published, but just have time to activate my imagination. Time to daydream. That's all. All I ever wanted was just a day-job where I could have enough time to write privately on the side. I never questioned it until now. Sometimes I just wonder if I'm wasting my own time?Read more
  • Ask Luna-January 16, 2018
    Dear Luna: My long-term partner has been acting erratically in the last year or so, alienating us from our community. Now he is moving out of state, and though I love him, my life and business are here. I can’t imagine life without him, yet I long to reconnect with the cherished friends I’ve lost. What should I do? JulieRead more
  • Ask Flora-January 1, 2018
    Dear Flora, Last year I was able to keep the best self-discipline of my life—my diet, exercise and spiritual practice were an infallible center. And the reward was a wellspring of creative ideas. This year, I’d like to bring these ideas to completion.  But all that positive self-discipline began to feel like just a spinning hamster wheel.  Which flowers would help me to work more from the heart and with a sense of play? AmyRead more
  • Ask Aphrodite-December 17, 2017
    Asks Carissa, "How do I get over my fears of rejection and abandonment, so that I can make deeper connections with others?"  Jessica answers, "I actually chose your question from the many I received because it reflects the sentiment of others. A majority of my readers are questioning whether they will ever be free of their past experiences, if the light of love will ever return again."Read more
  • Ask Luna-December 3, 2017
    Dear Luna, My boyfriend and I are expecting our first child. We currently live in a small space that has no room for raising children. We are actively searching for places that suit our needs, but our main problem is finding the means to pay for such a place. We are trying our hardest to make our dreams come true in time for the baby, but I am worried that it won’t go our way. What do the charts say? AnaiseRead more
  • Ask Flora-November 18, 2017
    Dear Flora, I’m in my early 30’s and haven’t been in a long term relationship, ever, really. I just finished a long period of completing my Master’s Degree and am ready to put my attention towards my love life. What would be a good way to approach my search for romance?  Signed, Looking for LoveRead more
  • Ask Aphrodite- November 3, 2017
    Dear Aphrodite, I sometimes pop off at people in anger, and while I feel justified, I later regret my actions. Recently, I’ve become more aware of this. I want to change, but it’s so hard. I go on automatic, and before I know it I say things that are not kind. Help! TerriRead more

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First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies a

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.