My stomach turns. My heart starts racing. I remember twice before, listening to the breathless reports of missiles flying in the Middle East. I want to turn off the TV. I want to go into denial. As an energy sensitive--I do not like conflict. And like many a child whose parents fought routinely and bitterly--it's triggering. But welcome to our times. From the first … [Read more...]
Body Meets Lunar Eclipse
Eclipses make for awesome viewing and this one will be widely visible. Google around to check its visibility in your location. Then what? When the Moon disappears, you could bang pots and drums as the ancients did to let Her know you’re eager for her return. My favorite place for eclipse viewing is the baths at the local hot springs. I find water helps to calm the … [Read more...]
The Father Mother Moon
3-Minute Full Moon Ritual This Full Moon we tune into the opposing forces of Capricorn and Cancer. These signs represent the forces of "father" and "mother," protecting, securing, holding, and stabilizing, each in their way. Out of balance, they raise the shadows of authoritarianism and helplessness. When we confront their shadow expressions, we feel lonely and unsafe; we … [Read more...]
Capricorn Meditation: Think like a Mountain
Capricorn is a striver. This sign loves to climb and achieve. But it couldn't reach its goals without knowing patience. To deepen into the heart of this New Moon, you may wish to cultivate the quality of interiority and receptive waiting that defines Capricorn's patience. One way to do this is to "think like a mountain" and attune to the consciousness of eternity as it is … [Read more...]
Ritual: Capricorn New Moon
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 your head to your toes. Any anxiety or … [Read more...]
