I’m excited. This month, four of the slowest-moving planets in the solar system are gathering into one of the most significant planetary alignments of the 21st century. Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter all reach 4 degrees of their respective signs, linked by a graceful chain of sextiles and trines into what astrologers are calling “Barbault's Basket,” after the notable … [Read more...]
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...]
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 slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a sacred … [Read more...]
The full moon is in earthy Capricorn, opposite the Sun in watery Cancer. A fine way to capture their gift is by inserting your hands into the elements: earth mixed with water makes clay. As told in ancient creation myths, stirring together the elements is what created the earth and all its creatures. Likewise: mix these two elements together in a sacred way, you can awaken … [Read more...]
Tuning Out the Babble to Hear Your Own Voice When you connect the dots, it's easy to see the fraternal spirit of Gemini in its stars. Myth invites us to see Gemini's twins, Castor and Pollux, holding hands, and engaged in a lively conversation for all eternity. Yet on the night of Gemini's new moon, we can't lie back and watch this pair strolling across the night sky. The Sun … [Read more...]
