Scorpio draws us into the mystery of the underworld. Here Isis and Ishtar descend. Persephone savors her pomegranates. Cerridwen stirs her cauldron. The snake goddesses respect Scorpio’s powers of transformation and its gifts of wisdom. They understand that underworld empowerments usually come with a price. Yet the reward is always greater wealth. Give a little, get a lot. … [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 armsabove your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a sacred … [Read more...]
It’s another new moon: when the magically minded make wishes and astrologers attempt to divine this cycle’s intentions. The wishes you make now may indeed be super-powered, but if you don’t have a strong relationship with the archetypes, don’t expect special favors. If you rarely play your cello, don’t expect a starring role in the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. Calling … [Read more...]
This ocean meditation is a lovely way to drop into Friday's Full Moon. It takes just a few minutes to travel far--because your imagination is an amazing resource. Visualizations are an easy way to mingle with the subtle energies of the invisible world. This is a nice meditation to do while drifting off to sleep on Full Moon nights, especially the ones when you just don't … [Read more...]
The new moon in Cancer--a receptive water sign--invites us to be grateful for our sensitivity, sourced in the nervous system and the porous watery realm of our emotions. Among sensitivity's many gifts is the ability to read and understand--without words--the others in our environment. Sleep is important to this capacity. Among the surprising consequences of just one sleepless … [Read more...]
