Inaugurations are made for divination. The Latin word augur—meaning “to read the signs”—lies at the heart of the word “inauguration.” This ritualized ceremony recalls a time when humanity more consciously mingled its fate with gods, when in ancient Rome, diviners routinely chose auspicious dates for its leaders to claim their power. Augury helped the incoming administration … [Read more...]
Nothing nourishes body and soul more than a Full Moon in a water sign—and that happens this week, with the Full Moon in Cancer. It amplifies the benefits of activities like deep cleansing (the skin or kitchen floors), dying hair or fabric (the color soaks in more deeply), and healing (the cells of the body absorb healing potions more readily). Especially for those in the … [Read more...]
This week Friday comes on the 13th—Freya’s special day! Forget that nonsense about bad luck. Somewhere in heaven, Freya is riding joyously in her cat-drawn chariot, heading to meet her beloved consort Od, the god of ecstasy. Before the Church cast its gloomy superstitions on Friday the 13th, this was a pagan festival day, devoted to guiltless indulgence in pleasure and … [Read more...]
Lighting candles and performing rituals is wonderful, but celebrating the Moon with ordinary gestures can be even sweeter and more intimate. Everything is juicier and more out-of-control during the Full Moon. That makes this short sweet massage with sesame oil especially rich and rewarding. It is grounding and beautifying. It’s an easy way to tune into the Full Moon every … [Read more...]
I've been doing New Moon rituals for years. There’s always a voice inside that wonders “What good is this anyway?” Another voice usually replies, “Shut up, this is magic. You want magic, don’t you?” The skeptical voice persists: “So what. You do a ritual or you skip it. It doesn’t change the world.” Cries the magic-loving voice: “Skip the New Moon and the gods will be … [Read more...]
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Sign of Scorpio
Today's Lunar Aspects
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