Moon practice is best when it's embodied practice. We'll bring our awareness to the Earth with a simple seated pose for the Taurus New Moon.  On the day of the New Moon, or perhaps, if it's convenient, at the very moment of the New Moon, take precious time for yourself with a simple grounding posture that will also open space in your neck, the part of the body that Taurus … [Read more...]

  First comes the solar eclipse--at an intense culminating degree (29 Aries)--and just a little over 24 hours later, Mercury stations retrograde at 15 Taurus, uprooting this otherwise stabilizing degree.  Thirty years ago, along with several hundred other pilgrims, I took a retreat with walking-meditation master Thich Nhat Hahn. We learned to walk very very slowly, … [Read more...]

The astrological year begins with Aries and ends with Pisces.   Aries rules the head.  Pisces rules the feet.  From last year’s Aries New Moon until now, we’ve traveled through each region of the body in tune with the seasons.  Pisces calls for the integration of all that we have embodied, sensed, and experienced in the past year. Its New Moon invites an important REST and … [Read more...]

Gentle Yin Dragonfly (upright or reclined) New Moons provide a worthwhile moment to rest, listen, and vision for the cycle ahead. Aquarius is the season for dancing wherever the wind (or inspiration) wants to send you.  Aquarius is the sign of the Water Bearer. A fine posture for this New Moon is one that allows us to perceive the fluids and emotions that are flowing within.  … [Read more...]

The Capricorn New Moon can often inspire a mix of hope, overwhelm, and inspiration all at once.  The remedy for overwhelm lies with this New Moon’s element: earth.  With earth sign Taurus we might think of gardens, but for Capricorn earth, we think of mountains. Capricorn gives us strong structures.  It is resilient.  Its energy helps us to be hardworking, practical, realistic, … [Read more...]