We post this ritual at every Taurus New Moon, as it's the perfect time to plan your annual Venus ritual. Perform it this month. Any Friday is good. Every Spring, on an auspicious Friday, during the Venus-ruled Taurus season, I perform the Santeria ritual for Oshun. As the Yoruba goddess of fresh waters, Oshun oversees the same delights that Venus does. I call “Venus” … [Read more...]
I was born with Venus in Scorpio—which I couldn’t relate to for years. It’s supposed to be the sexiest sign, which has hardly been true of me. Astrologers say Scorpio is a bad sign for Venus as she’s in her “detriment” here. My husband left me for someone younger, more beautiful, and sexier; so that figures, I thought. My Venus awakening wouldn’t come yet for … [Read more...]
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 chalice, drawing the power … [Read more...]
Revolutionary trickster Uranus has just completed a seven-year stress test of everything Taurus holds dear: money, food, land, and the structures we rely on for stability. Since his entry into Taurus in May 2018, we’ve watched the rise of invisible currencies, climate extremes, supply chain shocks, and the sudden unraveling of the 9-to-5 workday during the Covid years. Now … [Read more...]
An Aries New Moon meditation on directing your vitality Energy—where to find it, how to grow it, how to conserve it, and how to direct it—is the spiritual task of this Aries New Moon. This is a moment to begin again—with fresh vitality. As all magicians know, the secret of manifestation lies in the skillful use of life energy. Wherever your energy goes, your life will … [Read more...]
