8 Gifts of the Dark Moon

Before every New Moon comes the three to four days of the dark moon. This month, that's from January 25 to January 29. 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...]

Ritual: Aquarius New Moon

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...]

Full Moon Play: The Great Mama Field

Sacred Vedic texts say that if the Goddess Devi closes her eyes for just one second, the entire universe will disappear.  This is not a preposterous claim.  Something similar happens every time we lose our connection to the Divine Feminine or the "Great Mama Field." We fall --  into a dull, meaningless, unkind,  chaotic world in which our own significance seems to … [Read more...]

Ritual: Cancer Capricorn Full Moon

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...]

Capricorn New Moon: Level Up with Saturn

As we begin 2025, Mars is retrograde (from December 6 to February 23).  This suggests launching into this year gradually, without overly ambitious expectations. In these first few weeks of the year, avoid pushing and drama.  Why?  Because when you harmonize with the heavens, life becomes more effortless. You find yourself naturally engaged in auspicious activities.  In this … [Read more...]