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...]
Before every New Moon comes the three to four days of the dark moon. This month, that's from February 6 to February 9. It’s the word “dark” that does it. Often when I tell people they’re in a dark moon period, they’re triggered. Instantly they revert to a childhood bedroom, when the dark meant being alone and vulnerable to unseen dangers, when monsters could leap out from … [Read more...]
Call in Aquarius this month by breaking out of your box. Your inner genius is ready for a revolution. Anywhere you’ve been feeling stuck? If you’re not living the life you want, fresh Aquarian thoughts could be sounding through your mind-stream in the weeks ahead. New Moons are important moments to realign ourselves with the Great Cosmic Mind. Now is the time to listen … [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...]
Pluto, the mythical Lord of the Underworld is an amazing transformation artist. But with clients, I never discuss his transits through the houses of their charts. Pluto is too slow. It’s like discussing hair growth—only after hair’s gotten too long do you notice. It’s not something you see (let alone direct) as it’s happening. Slow-rolling Pluto goes like a great wave … [Read more...]
The potency of any ritual is intimately tied to the way in which you enter it. Initiates of the ancient mystery schools would perform detailed rites of purification before their rituals, including fasting, baths, anointing with the proper oils, dressing in the proper garments, and making prostrations or circumambulations as offerings.
Your preparation doesn't need to be so elaborate, just sincere. Take a moment to cleanse yourself of distracting thoughts. Become aware of your body in time and space. Tune into your heart. With humility and honesty, offer yourself. Offer your time. Offer your attention. To the Moon and all that she holds.
