The circle—a timeless image used in Tibetan mandalas, Native American medicine wheels, and astrology—conveys the ever-turning wheel of life. And in the circle of the year, the Pisces New Moon always arrives before the Vernal Equinox. The final New Moon of the zodiac arrives just before the zodiac resets, as two days later (March 20), the Sun shifts into Aries, signaling the … [Read more...]
On March 3rd, the Earth slips between the Sun and the Moon, and the familiar Full Moon turns a deep, bruised red. A total lunar eclipse doesn't erase the Moon. Its light still reaches us — but it arrives altered, filtered through shadow. The same shadow crosses through the inner sky. A Virgo Moon finds comfort in clean lines, finished lists, the quiet satisfaction … [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...]
Some full moons are slow, rich and sonorous, making it easy for us to slip into meditation and communion. But a lunar eclipse is more electric and unstable. Its energy can rattle the nervous system and give you insomnia. It's 3:00 am and you're wide awake. What should you do? Calm your nervous system! But first things first. What's going on in your mind? All experiences … [Read more...]
Meet Rahu—the north node demon who devours the Sun and Moon during eclipses. He rocks worlds. Is he jiggling yours? Below are a few signs that you’re being touched by this week's ring of fire eclipse in Aquarius. But first, a little perspective on this sky event. The terror of eclipses runs deep in astrology tradition. For the first astrologers, over three thousand years … [Read more...]
