If the New Moon were at 25 degrees Sagittarius instead of zero, this would mean that the Sun had been in Sagittarius for 25 days already. The Sun shifts our collective spirit, and its transits help us to get revved up and ready for the coming New Moon in that sign. When New Moons occur at zero degrees, as this one does, we don't get this celestial head start. Instead, we … [Read more...]
Whether we view time as a marching calendar, as cyclical waves, or dotted with portals to other dimensions, in all systems, the New Moon is a special doorway. 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 visit your Aunt Bernice, she’s got little motivation to fund … [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...]
Equinox is a fabulous time for initiating changes--and that's what we're doing at Mooncircles. We're adding new features and giving the site a new look. We wanted to launch after the New Moon as it gives the updated site a stronger chart, so if you're still seeing the old site, check back with us in a couple of days. If you're on the new site, you may find pages that aren't … [Read more...]
I'm giving you fair warning. The two benefics--Venus and Jupiter--are conjunct next weekend (August 17/18). Both are in the playful, royal sign of Leo. It would be a shame not to join in. August is the quintessential holiday month in the Northern Hemisphere--and what a perfect pair of planets to bless us in the vacation practices of pleasure and self-indulgence. If you're not … [Read more...]
