Eclipse Season 2024 commences with a Partial Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Libra on March 25th.
The portal that opens under this Libra Lunar Eclipse is one of endings. It seems that we are being guided to bring something to a close. A chapter in our lives is coming to an end, there is a redirection, a new pathway for us to take. Whether it entails taking the road less travelled and unfamiliar to us, let go of a toxic trait, negative thought pattern, way of belief, a job or a relationship, we're guided to embrace this transformative journey, with unwavering trust.
There is a tangible, undeniable energy surging through the collective right now, cracking our hearts wide open to trust and love. We are being called to surrender, let go completely. This is a powerful opportunity for rebirth, to rise into the happiest, most aligned and free version of ourselves.
Channeled messages are - Do not be tempted to invite the past back in. You are shifting frequencies, to engage again with the low vibrational behaviour that you've been healing from is not for you. You are no longer the unhealed version of yourself, you’re birthing into something new. The Universe is trying to show you where you've been, what no longer serves and where you are going. Stay focused on the vision you are calling in for yourself and the wider collective.
If you are shifting through something already, drop into your body and assess how it makes you feel. Does it make you feel Expansive? Boundless? Free? Or does it constrict, feel sticky and wrong? Your body knows all the answers, your intuition, nervous system and gut feeling will never lie to you. Listen to your body and how it responds to certain situations.
Libra is all about bringing balance and harmony to relationships. So if you’re going through a breakup right now, know that love doesn't end. It transforms. It's alchemy. It shifts into an opportunity to expand, to create art, to fuel your creative endeavours and blast your heart wide open, if you allow it to.
The Libra Full Moon is here to teach us about relationships in all ways. To ourselves, to other people, how we show up in this world, how much we give to others, and how much we receive. It is asking us to find balance and look deeply at our partnerships.
Are we being truthful and authentic to ourselves? Do we like who we become when we are in certain relationships? Does being in a relationship make you lose a sense of self? Where can we find balance in union whilst still showing up for ourselves?
As we transition into a new phase, we're invited to explore fresh perspectives on our relationships and envision our future connections. Ruled by Venus, the Goddess of Love and values, Libra encourages us to reassess what we truly value. We may find ourselves pondering the essence of love and recognising that it can manifest in various forms.
During the Libra Eclipse, take time to contemplate your core values. Consider what you seek in relationships and in life overall, and assess if those values align with your current experiences. Be truthful with yourself as you reflect on whether your actions are bringing you closer to these values or leading you astray.
Through introspection and honesty, we can align our actions with our deepest aspirations and cultivate relationships that nurture our growth and fulfillment.
As we embrace the transformative energies of the Libra Lunar Eclipse and navigate the shifts and closures it brings, we are reminded of our innate power and resilience. This celestial event invites us to honour our journey of growth and self-discovery, trusting in the wisdom of the universe to guide us towards our highest good. In reclaiming our sovereignty and acknowledging our inner strength, we realign with our true essence and purpose.
Let us embrace this opportunity for rebirth with open hearts and unwavering trust in the divine plan. May we remember that our journey is guided by love, and as we step into our authentic selves, we radiate light and positivity into the world.
Trust in your inner wisdom, reclaim your energy, and step forward with confidence, knowing that you are supported every step of the way.
All my love,
Samantha 🌹
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There will be two Super Full Moons in August, the first in the sign of Aquarius and second in Pisces, opening the celestial portal to profound healing and mystical transformation.
As the cosmos align on August 1st, a sacred doorway beckons us to embark on a journey of inner spaciousness. Surrender to the sweet embrace of its ethereal vibrations, gently guiding us to release all burdens that weigh heavy upon our souls.
Leo is of the heart, while Aquarius embodies the realm of the higher mind. Representing the collective, Aquarius, like all air signs, fosters connections among us and influences our societal norms, shaping our understanding of shared concepts like success, power, and freedom.
The flowing currents of Aquarian energy, with its essence of living truthfully while embracing diversity, holds the key to uniting humanity for the greater good. It beckons us to stand firmly in our authenticity, shaping a world where individual truths coexist harmoniously, respecting and valuing one another's perspectives. Through this enlightened lens, we tap into the magick of Aquarius, and we can cultivate a sense of interconnectedness with all beings and birth a collective consciousness that empowers everyone.
Under the tender gaze of this Moon, the heart's melody finds solace in harmonious resonance. Love's tender dance gains momentum as Venus traverses her retrograde path, intensifying the embrace of heart-healing energies.
Prepare for emotions long held in the depths of the heart to rise like ancient tidal waves, bearing remnants of pain, heartbreaks, and grief. Embrace the swirling tide of emotions, for amidst the intensity, lies the promise of liberation and release.
Aquarius, the bearer of the celestial waters, reveals its air-like essence, stirring thoughts within the vast expanse of our minds. We may find ourselves immersed in contemplation, traversing a labyrinth of thoughts. Amidst this cerebral whirlwind, we must pause and lend an ear to the wisdom whispered by our thoughts.
Transcribe the inner symphony of your mind onto paper, share it with a friend, or engage in conversation with your own mental musings. Allow the waters of Aquarius to transmute the psychic debris, recalibrating it into a state of neutrality—a pure, clean slate where clarity emerges and transformation can take place.
Within the realm of Aquarius, the intellect and logic intertwine with impartiality, paving the way for enlightened choices. Embrace this cosmic gift, for it will illuminate the path forward, guiding us with wise discernment.
Although the journey may not be without twists and turns, remember that benevolent healing energies envelop you, supporting your passage. Rest assured, this Full Moon is your ally, empowering you to release that which no longer serves your soul's evolution. Embrace the Aquarian waters and step boldly into the transformative embrace of the Cosmos.
With Love and Magick always…
Samantha xxx
]]>In the sacred space of sisterhood, a symphony of strength, resilience, and love intertwines, forming a tapestry of boundless beauty. The Web Of Womban. When women gather, their collective power radiates, unapologetic, akin to wildfire dancing through untamed forests. It is a moment when hearts beat in sync, and eyes gaze upon another’s soul, embracing the fierce, untethered spirit that dwells within each woman, seen and heard, perhaps for the first time.
In this sacred container, a magickal alchemy occurs. Walls crumble, masks fade away, and vulnerability becomes a beacon of authenticity. Each woman brings her unique story, her scars, and her triumphs, laying them bare upon the altar of sisterhood. No judgment mars the hallowed ground where love and acceptance reign supreme.
Together, we create a sanctuary of support, holding one another through life's storms and celebrating the joyous victories. In this safe haven, tears are shed without restraint, transforming into the nourishing rain that nurtures new beginnings. Laughter echoes like an ancient incantation, invoking an unbreakable bond that transcends time and space. We are home.
Here, women tap into their primal essence, unleashing their wild nature, their shakti power rising. Like the moon, they wax and wane, shifting through the phases of life, embodying both their fullness and sacred void. Forever connected, always shining, even in the unseen. Together, they rediscover their innate wisdom, trusting the whispers of their wombs and finding solace in the depths of their collective pain.
In sisterhood, a fierce freedom is reclaimed. The shackles of societal expectations crumble as women step into their authentic power. They bloom like wildflowers, vibrant and resplendent, each a unique expression of divine femininity. Their voices intertwine, forming a chorus of resilience and determination, echoing through the ages, standing tall for all those who came before.
And when we gather, our collective magick reverberates, rippling out into the cosmos. We stand as beacons of light, illuminating the path for those who are yet to come, letting them know it’s safe to join us in the dance of sisterhood and remembrance. It is an unending cycle, a legacy of love passed down from one generation to the next, a testament to the strength of women in their power.
So let us celebrate this sacred sisterhood, in this tapestry woven with threads of grace and support. Let us honour the magick that transpires when women gather, untamed and unapologetic, wild and free.
In our collective power, we can transform the world, leaving a trail of love and acceptance in our wake. For in sisterhood, we embody the true essence of beauty – a luminous, unifying force that ignites the soul and inspires us all.
Inspired by the magick I have witnessed on my journey of healing the sister and witch wound, and my recent experience at the all powerful Great Goddess Gathering.
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As the vibrant sun reaches its peak, casting its golden rays upon the Earth, we find ourselves immersed in the enchantment of the Summer Solstice, and the awakening of what’s alive within us.
This powerful and sacred time holds deep roots in pagan traditions and the ancient celebration of the Wheel of the Year. We are invited to embrace the life-giving energy of the sun, celebrate the abundance of life, and delve into the mystical tapestry of magick that surrounds us. Join me as we embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of this celestial dance and harness its power to infuse our lives with beauty, presence, celebration, and magick.
The Pagan Origins and the Wheel of the Year
The Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer or Litha, has been revered by various pagan cultures throughout history. Our ancestors revered the changing seasons and honoured the natural rhythms of life. It marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, marking the pinnacle of the sun's journey, when light and warmth were at their peak, and the earth bloomed with vitality.
Pagan traditions celebrated this sacred moment as a time of profound connection between the earthly realm and the heavens above. Honouring the abundance of nature, fertility, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
The Wheel of the Year is a cyclical calendar of the seasons, woven into pagan traditions, mirroring the ever-changing dance of life. It consists of eight festivals, with the summer solstice residing at the heart of this sacred cycle. By aligning ourselves with the Wheel of the Year, we acknowledge the ebb and flow of nature, gaining profound insights into our own spiritual journeys.
Harnessing the Power of the Summer Solstice
As the sun casts its golden glow upon us, the Summer Solstice beckons us to awaken our senses and immerse ourselves in the magickal currents that flow through the world. Here are a few ways we can tap into this power and invite its transformative energy into our lives:
Commune with Nature: Venture into the embrace of the natural world, where the elements sing their eternal song. Find a tranquil spot, be it a sunlit grove or a blossoming meadow, and connect with the spirits of the land. Let the earth nourish your soul and awaken the divine spark within.
Create Sacred Rituals: The summer solstice holds an undeniable spark of magick. It is a time when the veil between the worlds is thin, allowing us to connect with the mystical forces that dwell within and without. Engage in rituals that resonate with you, whether it be lighting candles, crafting herbal charms, or meditating under the stars. Infuse your intentions into every gesture, knowing that you are a conduit for the magick that dances between realms. Allow the potent energy of the solstice to amplify your intentions and empower your spiritual practices.
Seek Illumination: The Summer Solstice is a time for illumination and self-reflection. Take a moment to meditate, allowing the sun's rays to bathe you in their brilliance. Listen to the whispers of your heart and embrace the light within, for it is within the depths of self-awareness that true magick is born.
Celebration and Communion: The summer solstice is a time for celebration and joyful gatherings. Embrace the joy of existence and celebrate the bountiful blessings that surround you. Pagan communities would come together to honour the sun, dance around bonfires, and revel in the energy of the season. Share laughter, dance, and feast with loved ones, creating connections and memories that echo throughout time. By fostering connections and creating meaningful rituals, we tap into the ancient wisdom that binds us to our ancestors and fellow human beings.
Honour the Divine Feminine: The Summer Solstice holds a special place for the Goddess, whose nurturing and creative energy permeates the world. The Goddess is now full and pregnant with Child, and the Sun God is at the height of His virility. Invoke the radiant spirit of the Goddess, be it in her many forms such as Ishtar, Freya, or Brigid. Light a bonfire, dance beneath the stars, or create an altar adorned with vibrant flowers and sun symbols. Embrace your own divine femininity and revel in the power of creation and intuition.
Embracing Beauty and Presence: The Summer Solstice invites us to immerse ourselves in the beauty that surrounds us. Nature is vibrant and alive, offering a cornucopia of colours, scents, and sounds. Take the time to wander through meadows, feel the cool grass beneath your feet, and marvel at the fragrant blooms. By grounding ourselves in the present moment, we can fully experience the magnificence of the solstice and cultivate gratitude for the wonders of the world.
Cultivating Abundance and Growth: In sync with the natural world, the summer solstice encourages us to nurture our own growth and abundance. Just as the sun generously shares its warmth and light, we can harness this energy to manifest our dreams and desires. Set intentions for personal growth, career advancements, or creative pursuits. With the solstice as our guiding light, we can embrace the fullness of our potential and embrace the bountiful gifts that life has to offer.
The summer solstice, steeped in pagan roots and the timeless wisdom of the Wheel of the Year, is a radiant reminder of the cycles that shape our lives. By embracing the magick of this celestial event, we open ourselves to the transformative power of nature, celebration, and spiritual growth. Let us honour the summer solstice as a sacred time to deepen our connection with the world around us, infusing our lives with beauty, presence, celebration, and magick.
As the wheel turns and the sun begins its descent, let us carry the flame of the Summer Solstice within our hearts and the radiant vitality of the sun in our soul, so that we may burn brightly even through the darkest of winters.
With Love & Magick,
Samantha
]]>As we move into Taurus Season, we are reminded of the beauty and luxury of life. The energies of the universe are inviting us to delve deeper into the core of our being and connect with the fundamental essence of our existence. It is a time to plant the seeds of our dreams and desires and nourish them with the fertile soil of our intentions.
Yesterday’s Aries New Moon eclipse has provided us with an opportunity to release ourselves from the shackles of our past and embrace the limitless potential of our future. It has allowed us to shed the layers of conditioning and programming that have been holding us back and return to the purity of our true selves.
As the retrograde in Taurus commences, we are being called to listen to the whispers of our heart and follow its guidance. Our heart is the seat of our intuition and holds the key to our deepest desires and aspirations. It is through reconnecting with our heart that we can access the wisdom and truth that is inherent within us.
This season offers a sacred opportunity to connect with the magick and wisdom of the earth's seasons and cycles, to embrace the teachings of Nature, and to look inward to find the answers we seek.
With the North Node resting in Taurus, the gentle essence of femininity has undergone a magical transformation. It is a time of deep unraveling and discovery, stepping into our raw power, where we are learning to embrace our truest selves - softness, gentleness, and heart-centeredness, and lean into the strength and safety of the divine masculine. Through surrender, and unconditional love, we can discover the power of trusting and honouring the guidance of the masculine and the magick of this sacred union.
Through the womb of creation, we have been birthing something truly beautiful, and Taurus represents the physical embodiment of all that we have nurtured within ourselves. As we move into new timelines during this enchanting eclipse season, let us remember to continue honouring and cherishing the softness, femininity, and love within ourselves and each other.
This is your permission slip to put your feet on the grasses, listen to the wisdom of the earth, find connection, embody stillness and slow living.
Taurus are the natural wizards of this realm, resilient, resourceful, and rooted to our great mother, with the power to weave magic and call on earthly wisdom to make dreams and ideas come to life.
This season encourages us to sow seeds of our desires, dreams and ideas, and nurture them with love and unwavering trust.
This is a time of magick and alchemy, where we have the power to transform our lives and manifest our dreams into reality. It is a time to trust in the divine plan and surrender to the flow of the universe. As we surrender to the cosmic dance of life, we allow ourselves to be carried by the currents of love and light, and experience the infinite possibilities that exist within us.
The fiery sign of Aries, a beacon of courage and passion, takes center stage, igniting our inner fire with its powerful energy. It is the second lunar cycle in a row to begin in Aries, intensifying the cosmic pulse around Aries themes. The element of fire, roaring within us all, fuels our strength and determination, but also holds the potential for anger, impulsiveness, and ego-driven actions. The Eclipse guides us to balance our inner fire, to find the right harmony between standing up for ourselves and taming our egos, between leaping into the new and taking responsibility for any destruction left in our wake.
But there is more to this Eclipse than meets the eye. Falling at the highly karmic 29th degree of Aries, also known as the Anaretic degree, it carries a potent dose of destiny and closure. This is a point of highest consciousness, where we integrate all the lessons of Aries and rise to its noblest expression. It is a cosmic invitation to embrace confidence, courage, passion, and leadership in their purest forms, and to align with the divine realms.
The flames of Aries energy ignite a passion within us, urging us to embrace our unique identity and radiate it outwards with unabashed fervor. Those embodying this celestial fire possess an unwavering sense of self, rooted in an unshakable knowledge of who they are at their core. They blaze a trail through life, propelled by their dynamic and initiatory energy, leaving their mark on the world.
As we bask in the glow of Aries energy, we too are called to harness the power of "I am". This potent force empowers us to explore the depths of our being, and to boldly declare our true selves to the world. Through embracing our inner fire, we can unlock the door to our most authentic selves, and discover our place within the greater tapestry of life. So let us embrace this energy with open hearts and minds, and allow it to guide us on our journey of self-discovery and self-expression.
Under the cosmic spectacle of this New Moon Solar Eclipse, we are called to set intentions, to visualise our desired outcomes, and to open ourselves to the abundance of the Universe. The energies are charged, the magick is palpable, and the possibilities are endless. As we cross the threshold into a new reality, guided by the cosmic currents, we are reminded of our own inner power, our connection to the mystical forces of the cosmos, and our capacity to create our own destiny.
Behold the magic of the Eclipse Portal, dear one. The Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse marks the beginning of a mystical journey towards transformation and new beginnings. The cosmos are alight with potent creative energy, waiting for you to harness its power and shape the path that lies ahead.
You are a master of the arcane, a co-creator of the Universe. This is your moment to shine. Embrace the path of manifestation and intention setting, and let your soul guide you towards your deepest desires. Remember, all things are possible when you step up as the leader of your life and keep your vibration high.
To unravel the mysteries of this cosmic portal, gaze into the depths of your natal chart and discover where Aries falls. There, the themes of this period will be amplified, and you can unlock the secrets of your soul's journey.
Reflect upon the past, too. The last Aries-Libra Eclipse cycle, from October 2013-September 2015, may hold valuable insights into the lessons you are meant to learn now. You are not bound to repeat the past, but rather, to ascend to the next level of your soul's evolution.
As the Scorpio Lunar Eclipse approaches on May 5th, be mindful of your emotions. This is a time of deep reflection and inner work, and it may feel as if the cosmos are in flux. Stay centered, and extend gentleness to yourself and those around you.
With the Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse as our guide, we are poised to embark on a journey of otherworldly transformation. As the Eclipse casts its spell upon us, we are reminded of the eternal dance between the earthly and the celestial, and the infinite possibilities that await us in the realms of magick and wonder.
The air is charged with mystical energy, crackling with the promise of new beginnings and mystical adventures that await us on the horizon.
Are you ready to step through the portal and embrace the magick that awaits? The time is now, as the universe aligns in a wondrous display of cosmic enchantment. Let us heed the call and embark on this awe-inspiring odyssey towards a new reality, brimming with infinite possibilities and boundless potential. Know that you hold the power to manifest your dreams, seize opportunities, and step into the fullness of your being. Let your authentic self radiate outwards, and watch as blessings unfold before you.
May Eclipse blessings be bestowed upon you, dear one.
]]>We are blessed with two Aries New Moons during Aries Season, the first rising on the 20th March and the second comes in the form of a Solar New Moon Eclipse on April 19th/20th.
These two Aries New Moons will work together, helping bring a cycle into completion. With the March New Moon falling at the start of Aries at 0 degrees and the April Solar New Moon Eclipse falling at the end of Aries at 29 degrees.
Whatever is rising for you during the first cycle will only be part of your story, and the rest will be revealed to you as we close out the second half of the cycle during the potent and powerful Solar Eclipse.
To have two lunar cycles in Aries is a profound gift from the Universe, offering you a second chance at pulling your dreams through into this reality. It is charging you up with its fiery and bold ability to shake things up and get shit done. We are being encouraged to take the leap of faith and to trust that the Universe is guiding us and supporting us through such challenges and transformations.
Tap into this magickal gift of fire and creation to birth yourself and your dreams out into the world, to take bold action on all that is rising and falling away in your life, and take the leap of faith in knowing that it is ok to let go and make space in your life for new things to bloom. Happiness awaits for you on the other side of fear and the unknown.
We are experiencing the powerful energy of the spring equinox, and the awakening of the earth. This is a time of renewal, rebirth, and new beginnings, and the energy of Aries is perfectly aligned with this theme.
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is known for its bold and brave energy. It is a fire sign, symbolising passion, inspiration, and creativity. During the new moon in Aries, this energy is amplified, making it the perfect time to take action towards our goals and dreams.
The Spring Equinox / New Moon in Aries is the time to start taking action on the seeds that were planted during the wintertime between Yule and Imbolc. The goals and intentions you planted during these colder months and tend to during the spring season will bloom into fruition ready to harvest during the coming summer months and the Sabbats of Beltane, Litha and Lammas will be where you reap your bountiful rewards.
The spring equinox marks the beginning of a new astrological year, and the energy of rebirth is all around us. The trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, and the world around us is coming back to life. This is a time to let go of the old and embrace the new. We can take inspiration from the natural world and use this energy to make positive changes in our own lives.
As we move into this new cycle, it is important to tap into our own inner fire and embrace our own boldness and bravery. We can take risks, try new things, and step outside of our comfort zones. This is a time to let go of fear and doubt and to trust in our own abilities.
The energy of Aries is also about individuality and self-expression. During this new moon, we can embrace our unique qualities and express ourselves authentically. We can let go of the need to conform to others' expectations and embrace our own passions and interests.
To make the most of this energy, it is important to set clear intentions for what we want to manifest in our lives. We can use this time to focus on what we want to achieve and take action towards making it a reality. We can visualise our goals, write them down, and take small steps towards achieving them.
The new moon in Aries and the spring equinox represent a powerful new beginning. Something powerful initiates around the significations of Aries. It is a time to let go of the old and embrace the new, to tap into our own boldness and bravery, and to express ourselves authentically. Let's make the most of this energy and use it to create a beautiful and fulfilling life for ourselves and the collective.
The New Moon in Aries also marks a turning point for the collective shift in humanity and the collective consciousness. Just 2 days after this lunar cycle, Pluto the planet of death and rebirth enters Aquarius on March 23rd, for the first time in 228 years since the French Revolution. Pluto represents transformation and power. It can bring about destruction, endings of cycles, and has the power to birth new creations into existence.
Take note of the massive shifts and awakenings that play out across our planet during this time. Pluto moving into Aquarius is a once-in-a-lifetime energy that is an incredible opportunity to harness powers of change, community, unity, revolution and innovation. These shifts are you to be felt from deep within us, and on a collective level.
It is time to rise, is is time to stand together and dismantle the old ways, we can no longer live in a world that doesn’t serve humanity in a healthy and loving way, there is no room for the old paradigm and social hierarchies. It is time to stand together to co-create a new earth.
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There is a lot of interesting placements in the cosmos right now heightening the intensity of Pisces Season, and our dreams! As wildly emotional as it has been so far, there is medicine in this unravelling and a great opportunity to dive into the depths of the self and into the deeper trust and faith of our own inner knowing.
This is a time of introspection, reflection, and self-discovery. As a water sign, Pisces represents the depth of our emotions and the fluidity of our thoughts. We are being asked to surrender to the sacred art of flow. During this season, we are called to tap into our intuition, explore our dreams, and engage in the spiritual practices that resonate with us.
The energy of Pisces season is thought-provoking, as it inspires us to consider the karmic lessons of our past and the potential for growth and healing in the present. The symbolism of this season is rich, with fish swimming in opposite directions representing the duality of our nature and the need for balance in our lives.
In this season, we are invited to connect with the magic of our dreams and the subconscious. Our dreams offer us profound insights into our deepest desires, fears, and motivations. By tuning in to our dreams and working with the messages they hold, we can gain greater clarity and understanding of ourselves and our path.
This season also reminds us of the importance of karma and the interconnectedness of all things. The actions we take today have a ripple effect that extends far beyond the present moment. By embracing this understanding, we can cultivate greater mindfulness in our thoughts, words, and deeds, and make a positive impact on the world around us.
As we journey through Pisces season, we are invited to release old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve us, and to embrace the transformational power of this time. This is a season of deep healing, profound growth, and limitless potential. Let us honor the energy of Pisces by tapping into our intuition, engaging with our dreams, and living with purpose and meaning. Let us embrace the lessons of karma and strive to create positive change in our lives and in the world.
Remember, the energy of Pisces season is a gift that invites us to connect with our true selves, explore our deepest desires, and unlock our full potential. Let us embrace this season with open hearts and minds, and allow it to guide us towards the path of our highest good.
I want to take the opportunity to expand on the energy of Pisces season and its karmic lessons. As we dive deeper into this season, it's important to note that on March 7th, Saturn, the planet of structure and discipline, and Lord of Karma will be transitioning through Pisces for the next 3 years for the first time in 30 years.
Saturn in Pisces offers us an opportunity to take a deeper look at our past karmic patterns and how they have influenced our present. It invites us to engage in the difficult work of healing old wounds, releasing past trauma, and embracing new patterns of growth and transformation.
The combination of Pisces energy and Saturn's influence requires us to confront the parts of ourselves that we may have been avoiding or repressing. However, this process of self-exploration and healing is essential for our growth and evolution.
We are being called to take responsibility for our actions and choices, and to recognise how they have impacted our lives and the lives of those around us. Saturn in Pisces reminds us that we cannot simply float through life without direction or purpose. Instead, we must take an active role in shaping our destiny and creating the life we desire.
The energy of Saturn in Pisces can feel heavy and overwhelming at times, but it also offers us the opportunity to build a strong foundation for our future. By facing our fears, acknowledging our shortcomings, and working diligently towards our goals, we can create a life that is aligned with our true purpose and values.
To initiate healing during this time, it's important to dive into the depths of ourselves and confront any unresolved emotional or spiritual issues that may be holding us back. This may involve seeking support from a therapist, spiritual guide, or other trusted source.
We can also engage in practices such as meditation, journaling, and dream work to connect with our intuition and gain greater clarity on our path forward. By embracing the energy of Pisces and Saturn, we can initiate a powerful process of healing and growth that will help us manifest our highest potential and live a life of purpose and meaning.
As we navigate the mystical and watery depths of Pisces in Saturn, it's important to cultivate a sense of peace and trust in ourselves. Here are a few gentle reminders to guide us on this celestial adventure.
1. Dive deep into the mystical realms of your inner world. Whether it's through dream journaling, divination, psychoanalysis, meditation or solo ritual, Saturn will bless your commitment to journey within.
2. Listen to your intuition and open yourself up to the whispers of your soul. With the cosmic architect residing in this introspective water sign, our intuition will speak to us in mysterious ways. Trust your instincts, even if they don't seem logical at first.
3. Honour your boundaries. Cast a protective spell around yourself. If someone or something is draining your energy, banish them with love and light. Wish them well and release them. It’s ok to say no to protect your own needs.
4. Discern what is truly authentic and of value to you. Use your third eye to see beyond the surface in this magical realm, it can be hard to separate the true prophets from the charlatans. Follow your intuition to find those with pure hearts and true wisdom.
5. Embrace the mystical mysteries of the unknown. Saturn in Pisces comes without a roadmap or manual, so let go of the need for control and embrace the magic of the unfolding journey.
6. Surrender and let your inner shape-shifter take the lead. With Saturn in this fluid sign, the ability to adapt and change is a powerful tool. Allow yourself to be flexible and open to the transformations that come your way. Trust in the universe to guide you towards your highest good.
7. Check your Saturn placement and explore your birth chart. Hint: If you have Saturn in Pisces, that means you’re entering your Saturn Return. If you have Saturn in Aquarius, congratulations — your Saturn return is now complete.
]]>The last Full Moon of the year is almost here, rising on December 7th in the mutable sign of Gemini, and is an invitation to explore the depths of our innermost selves, to reconnect with our divine nature, and to come into alignment with the duality of our physical and spiritual realities. The energy of the Gemini twins is one of power and mysticism, calling us to recognise and embrace our duality, and to integrate both our human and soul selves as one.
This Full Moon may act as a trigger, reigniting or reawakening areas that were stirred during the Blood Moon Eclipse of November. This full moon serves as a reminder to us of the power of duality, both in ourselves and in the world around us, making this the perfect time to tune in to our intuition and explore our inner depths so that we may better understand what is serving us and what is needing to be released.
As we embrace the full moon in Gemini, one of the key things to remember is that this is a time of illumination, and with any full moon, a powerful time of transformation and renewal. Areas of our life, relationships and our shadow will be in the spotlight under this full moon, making this the perfect time to let go of any old habits or patterns of behaviour that no longer serve us, and to open ourselves up to new perspectives and possibilities.
This is an ideal time to be open to fresh and exciting ideas, to let go of our ego and admit what has been holding us back, and to take risks in order to move forward. Gemini is an air which means that it’s associated with communication, flexibility, and adaptability. When harnessing the energy of this full moon, it is important to be open to the possibilities that come our way, no matter how afraid we might be to take the risk. Use this as a stepping stone to reach out to people, ask questions, and explore new ways of being. This full moon is also a great time to take a closer look at our relationships and how we can improve them.
Relationships might be under the microscope during this time, explore your communication and be mindful of the words you choose to use, think about how your words may be impacting others. What comes out in mindless fleeting moments can stay with a person forever, impacting their world and their beliefs. Take some time to focus on your physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing, and to nurture your relationships with the people in your life.
Mars is Conjunct the Full Moon in Gemini and it is currently retrograde, amplifying its energy creating a more heated and charged atmosphere. Let your emotions flow freely and do not be afraid to express your anger. Anger, when expressed in the right way, can be healthy and it is good to get the energy off your chest and out of your body. Take the time to reflect on what your anger says about you and your deepest values. Let it be a reminder of what is worth spending your energy on, and what needs to be released. Allow yourself to exist as a human with all the complexities that come with it.
There is a feeling of being pulled in two directions, with a powerful urge to act and an equally powerful urge to pause and reflect. This Full Moon is a time of intense inner reflection and soul searching, and with the presence of Mars retrograde we are being asked to take a deep look into our motivations and actions, and to consider how our choices reflect our highest values. This is a moment to take a philosophical perspective, to contemplate the deeper meanings of our actions and decisions, and to strive to make choices that are in alignment with our deepest desires.
It takes courage to stay true to yourself, your values, and your boundaries. To master the art of healthy expression of anger and intense emotions, it is important to practice. Don't give up; keep trying, no matter how difficult it is. Don’t be afraid to admit you were wrong or apologise if you need to, let your ego go so that you can learn how to communicate and honour your needs in a healthier way.
Under this Full Moon, focus on your spiritual growth and pay attention to the guidance of your intuition. The Universe is communicating to you and the questions you are asking are being answered, you just have to tune in and pay attention.
This full moon is a powerful time to connect with our higher selves, to manifest our dreams, and to make changes in our lives. During this time, we can use our creative powers to manifest our goals and bring our dreams into reality.
Take time to get creative and focus on yourself. Self-care is a must during these intense times. This is a great opportunity to express yourself in new and exciting ways. Channel your creative expression through art, music, or writing, and to explore new outlets for your creativity.
By being mindful of our words, taking time for self-care, and exploring our creativity, we can harness the powerful magickal energies of this full moon and use them to create powerful transformations in our lives.
This Full Moon is encouraging us to accept and embrace our feelings, to expand our horizons, and to explore the boundaries we have set for ourselves. This is a time for us to embrace our journey and embrace the unknown, to push ourselves and grow, to take risks and to find our stability. We can use this energy to gain insight into our journey, to understand and to explore our limits, and to manifest the life we desire.
No matter what is presented to you under the energy of this Full Moon, strive to nurture both the human and spiritual aspects of yourself. Reconnect with these parts of yourself as though you were rekindling an old friendship. Listen deeply to what they have to say, show them the utmost respect, and balance will naturally come to you.
]]>This has been a very powerful month for energy as we have been transitioning through April with the cardinal fire sign of Aries initiating new beginnings and strong new dynamics.
The Sun has now shifted from Aries into Taurus, so whatever you have been initiating through the first half of the month you can now put this into motion with practicality and a new grounded sense of energy as we have now moved into a fixed earth sign.
This is the second Full Super Moon in a row, bringing with it strong transformation and rebirth energy. Scorpio is the most intense energy of all the water signs, and the Moon is ruled by the element of water, so this energy could leave us feeling extra sensitive and open to floods of emotional releasing, whether that be physically or through your dreams, pay close attention to what is rising for you, themes around insecurities could be present in your dream state.
Our higher senses and intuition are heightened around this time, and we may feel and see things with more clarity. Grounding is important during the Full Moon as we may pick up on other people's energy more easily leaving us feeling drained and exhausted.
During the Full Moon phase tap into your intuition more by meditating and using divination as a way to access those messages from spirit, use your heightened senses as a way to trust and navigate yourself to areas of your life you need extra clarity and guidance on.
Full Moons are always a potent time to let go and release to clear way for more energetic abundance, you can use the power of this Supermoon to set an intention to cleanse and release any and all energy that is no longer needed. This sensitive Full Moon not only supports psychic cleansing and release, but it also holds some illuminating and awakening energy.
This Supermoon will be illuminating parts of your life where there is shedding and transformation happening within you, Scorpio highlights themes of inner reflection, intuition, energy healing, and will be shining a light on parts of yourself that you may have previously been unconscious of. There might be changes in your emotional needs and you may have a deeper sense of what is happening and shifting within you.
Scorpio energy is about what lurks under the surface, the deep hidden parts of your psyche, and taurus energy is grounded earth energy, everything in the 5 senses, what we see and experience in the here and now. This Scorpio Full Moon is asking you to tap into how you truly feel, what is really happening within you that you are ready to shine a light on a fully embrace.
This is an opportunity to dig deep and allow all that's been hidden to rise to the surface for you to work through and an ownership of your power, your energy, your intuition, and your sovereignty. This is a potent time to rise to your truth and come home to who you are meant to be. The Scorpio Supermoon can help us connect to energies that can shift blockages and help us heal, especially around the womb and our sexual power. Scorpio allows us to access raw emotions, but also all that has been buried and suppressed. It is time to reclaim your feminine power.
Under the illumination of this Full moon we are tapping into more of our truth, more of what's meant for us, but in order to fully access this power we have to let go of what has already died within us. All of the guilt, all of the shame, anything connected to our scared sexuality and sexual expression.
There is something that is no longer energetically resonant with us and this could be a turning point revelation for us to grow and move through if we release this energy.
Once we embrace the possibility of change and new beginnings, we allow ourselves to fully surrender to the magick that will unfold, we allow for deeper transformation to take place and make a turning point for our soul to shine in a way it was destined to. We are then inevitably left with a new deeper understanding of self, greater wisdom, more compassion and a bigger understanding of who we are and our journey as a whole.
There is a power and growth in all hardships if we truly let ourselves feel pain or uncomfortable emotions, learning to be present in these moments is what helps us find our strength. So while slowing down and being present with ourselves under this Full Moon, maybe diving deep into raw and heavy emotions is actually the self-care we need at this time.
Rituals around self-love, self-pleasure, gratitude, feminine embodiment are extremely potent under these Full Moon energies, allowing for freedom of expression in your truth and who you are. Allow this Scorpio Full Moon to anchor you into the seat of your deep feminine wisdom and your greatest power.
Feel so that you can heal. Embrace your Magick, welcome home the Divine Goddess!
Blessed Full Moon my loves xxx]]>
This is a very significant New Moon as it is the first New Moon of the Astrological New Year and the first New Moon of the Saturn and Jupiter conjunction signifying a coming home to ourselves and back into alignment with our own energy. This is a moon to step into true alignment with who are now.
This is a starting point to what we want to initiate and grow next, a strong new beginning for getting clear on what is important to us now, what calls to us, and what we’re ready to move forward into.
The New Moon in Aries energy is initiating fiery and bold changes, but also highlighting a new and more courageous sense of self, a version of us that goes after our dreams, that is ready to step into our power and take ownership of who we are and what we want.
When thinking about what you want to call in next, focus on intentions that are more aligned with who you are now, so grounding and making sure what you want is still in a frequency match with your energy will help you get clear on what is meant for you now.
The Sun and Moon are conjunct Venus and this beautiful Venus energy brings in a sense of self worth, so there is a strong focus on believing that what it is you want to manifest will come into fruition because you value yourself and you are worthy.
This Aries energy is igniting your soul and your purpose and there might be times where you are feeling pressure to achieve or do more, but before you strive onto the next thing make sure to have gratitude for who you are and how far you have come.Look back on your growth and your achievements and celebrate yourself. Your soul is asking you to keep evolving, to keep doing the work and keep becoming that better version of you and to not let your fears hold you back.
This is a moon to believe in yourself and trust in the magick of new beginnings.
Now let's talk Moon Magick… I absolutely love Aries energy and whenever I set an intention under the Aries New Moon I always manifest exactly what I want. I do have my Sun & Moon in Aries so I have fire power on my side! But I’m going to share with you manifestation tips to call in your wants and desires.
The Full SuperMoon peaks at 7:48pm UK time on the 28th of March at 8.08° of Libra, and is one of the largest moons of the year with it being closer to earth in its orbit, which will have greater effects on our emotions, the oceans and tectonic plates, but also carrying with it some beautiful and potent heart healing energies, protection, and harmony.
The Supermoon in Libra will be bringing up themes around balance, relationships, diplomacy, and partnerships. The Sun has been transiting through Aries, inspiring us to take bold action on our dreams and desires as well as explore our independence and cultivate a deeper sense of “I am” energy to see what it is we truly want and understand who we are as an individual. The Moon in Libra is asking us to check in with our relationships to evaluate whether they are in balance but also in alignment with our values, boundaries and the vision we have set for ourselves.
This Moon is allowing us a chance to navigate all aspects of our relationships to feel into where we might have imbalances. The questions being asked are where might we be compromising our needs for the sake of peace? Are we giving too much of our time to others and draining our energy? Where do we need more alignment? Are we being fair and diplomatic in our relationships or do we expect too much of others? Finding balance is key under the influence of this Full Moon.
The Moon in Libra is ruled by Venus, so there are beautiful opportunities here for relationships to flourish and bring us closer together to the ones we love, however if there are areas of conflict in our partnerships and there are imbalances that we aren’t addressing then there are things that may become highlighted at this Full Moon. There is an opportunity to work through imbalances because Libra wants connection, it wants things to flow and to work in harmony. We are being challenged at this Full Moon if there is work to be done within relationships because things can’t stay on a surface level anymore, we can't live in disharmony for the greater good of ourselves and those closest to us. We must dive deep and be with ourselves and our “I am” before we can give ourselves to others.
Full Moons are about releasing, they are a completion energy and a culmination of energy being brought to the surface for us to close something out, and particularly with Libra, this moon could be shining a light on relationship issues, maybe something is coming to a close.
At this Full Moon, we have the Sun, Chiron, and Venus all in a tight conjunction at 8° of Aries, and this forms a strengthening of what we have been healing through 2020 and this strength is carried through with the Sun in Aries, bringing confidence and a sense of courage as a reminder of what we have been moving through and healing is supported at this time.
As Venus aligns with the Sun, she is moving into a pivotal point on her cycle into the evening star, and symbolically when Venus shifts into this other part of her journey which will start right after this Full Moon, this is an emphasis for Venusian self-love. Venus is the planet of love, beauty, pleasure and joy, and here we find her shining her magick on self-love and self-worthiness as we delve deeper into a relationship with ourselves. This energy shift is all about learning to love ourselves and work with the lessons and gifts of our shadow.
Chiron is the wounded healer and he is a teacher of wisdom, here at this conjunction to help us understand our wounds and our shadow aspects so we can strengthen and empower ourselves. The message here is to embrace what we perceive to be our flaw or shadow and embrace all of who we are so we can learn from these understandings of the self.
This is a very healing moon, about finding harmony and balance, about embracing who you are and self acceptance on your journey and utilising your journey as something that empowers you and others around you rather than disempower.
The medicine of this moon is calling us back home to ourselves, to come back to what we have been healing on our journey to feel safe in the world in our full expression of self. There is a strength of self emerging with this Aries influence, around self-leadership, trusting your gut and what feels right for you, allowing the inspiration of new beginnings to carry you forward. Now is a time to be excited and embrace the new waves of energy that are coming through. This Full Moon is a turning point, where we are being shown the patterns of self and the patterns we have been repeating that may have hindered our growth in the past and kept us small. This Full Moon will shine a light on a new way of being.
This moon has big heart healing energy so self-care and you time is a must. Check in with yourself first to see how you are feeling on an emotional level before you try to fix any external relationships. Libra highlights relationships and the one we have with ourselves must be our number one priority. We can’t pour from an empty cup. Find time for relaxation through something that helps you feel nurtured, loved and secure.
Happy Full Moon my loves, please leave a comment below!
Love & Magick always xxx
The New Moon in Pisces on the 13th March brings a new wave of consciousness with its dreamy, ethereal and transformative energy. The Pisces New Moons falls at 23° & 3 minutes which is a point of initiation and new beginnings, a very significant alignment with Pisces being the last sign of the zodiac, it’s energy bringing about completion, unravelling, releasing and letting go.
There is a sense of something coming into awareness that you’re ready to let go of, something that you have healed from or a spiritual lesson that has ran its course, which is part of this Pisces energy that will be opening your heart up for greater expansion and revealing itself to you later in March and April when we move into the energetic new year at the Equinox.
With Piscean energy we fall into a deeper state of consciousness, it heightens our intuition and encourages our emotions to flow, during this New Moon there is a lot of loving and nurturing energy in our cosmic skies that could be the recipe for deep karmic soul healing.
At this New Moon we have 3 planets in Aquarius; Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn, and we have 4 planets in Pisces. The Sun and Moon are conjunct at 23° of Pisces, and Venus conjunct Neptune. 4 planets gathered together at this New Moon supporting you, and helping you understand what has been transforming within you.
The energy surrounding this Pisces New Moon inspires us to dream, create and flourish, but there is something on a soul level that needs to be released. There is a huge release point happening and a sense that a message is coming through from our soul, channeled by our higher-self, something of great importance, a life lesson from one of our many lifetimes, something that will help us evolve further on our journey.
This could be a very emotional and intense time for you, you may feel big waves of energy coming to the surface, during this New Moon allow these transformative energies to flow through you. There are higher forces at play and bigger energies coming through supporting you in a significant release of a cycle you have been moving through that you have had to trust and surrender to, and here we have a big opportunity to let this go and this New Moon is bringing a greater understanding of why it’s over now.
The biggest theme for this year is ascension energy, and for the next 23 years we have a lot of Aquarian energy, with Jupiter in Aquarius for most of 2021 and Saturn will be in Aquarius until 2023. Aquarius energy is linked to our higher mind, our evolution, our ability to see and feel things is a different way, which will ultimately lead us down a path of becoming our most highest and vibrational self.
You may feel you are becoming more psychically sensitive, light sensitive, perhaps see and feel energy in a way you couldn’t comprehend before. These might be coming in very subtly for you, or you may be feeling quite disabled in your body, feelings of detachments or disconnectedness with extreme tiredness or dizziness because every cell in your body is being upgraded. So as we journey through this ascension process together, it is important to remember that these feelings and experiences are normal and part of your adventure in this consciousness revolution and not to be feared.
Although there is a lot of upheaval and disruption on the earth at this time on a 3D level, cosmically and spiritually we are rising and heading towards a new world and it is indeed a huge blessing to be a part of this rising of consciousness at this time.
This New Moon is the perfect time to get out of the head and into the heart, out of the body and into the ethereal realms. Piscean energy has a very mystical quality to it, it is very dreamy, creative, intuitive and magical. Pisces is connected to altered states, and in those states you are channeling the other. Deep in the magick and mystery you could be channelling poetry, painting, dancing, creative writing; a sense of being out of this reality and belonging somewhere else. That place you find yourself when you’re in the zone, transcending time and space. This is where the magick happens.
Neptune, Pisces ruler, is very much connected to dreams and divine consciousness, to our higher-self, so pay close attention to your dreams and any symbolism that may be coming through for you at this time. It could be a good idea to keep a dream journal and to meditate on what it is that is coming through for you.
Pisces energy is about the intangible, about seeing and feeling energy, and with these 3 planets in Aquarius and 4 planets in Pisces the last two signs in the zodiac symbolising higher minds, higher states of consciousness, and the ethereal, I feel this energy is encouraging us to use our inner state as our internal navigation system, to channel our innate wisdom, our inner knowing to guide us rather than using mind and logic.
We are moving into a different paradigm, and moving towards higher frequency energy and emotions, we are moving towards living from the heart instead of the head. At this time we should be embodying love, gratitude, compassion, peace. We seem to forget that this frequency is what we are born with, our birthright, our blueprint to the Cosmos.
Being in this higher frequency energy is a magnet for attracting abundance and manifesting intentions. When you live in the energy of love and gratitude, things you desire naturally flow to you, and especially now under this Piscean energy we can use our abundance mindset to attract whatever it is we desire.
The reality we feed our consciousness is what flourishes and comes into fruition, so under this New Moon be sure that your thoughts, words, actions and frequency are in alignment with what you desire. Take time to sit with yourself, your wants, your needs, and really allow this dreamy and intuitive moon to guide you.
Set up a relaxing space for you to zone out and tune in to Spirit. Close your eyes and tune into your breath, feel into what emotions are residing in you, become aware of how you're feeling, what you're thinking, check in with yourself and ask yourself are they in alignment with what you want or who you want to be? Visualise your desired outcome, sit in this energy, write them down as though they’re in the present tense, as though you are easily reaching the things you desire. Feel the love, gratitude and abundance radiating through your heart, and then shine this feeling out into the world.
Celebrate the beauty in all things, in nature, and in yourself and you will not only be a beacon of light radiating out into the world, but a vessel for infinite abundant blessings to flow through you.
New Moon Blessings to you all, please leave a comment if you have read and enjoyed this blog.
Love and Magick always,
Samantha xxx
]]>The Full Moon is exact at 8°57 minutes of Virgo, 8:17pm UK time on the 27th February. I love this Full Moon as it's the transitional phase on the great Wheel of the Year from one season to another, February’s Full Moon is known as the Snow Moon and it's the perfect reminder before we transition into Spring to honour our inward journey and reflect on winter's wisdom. Tonight is the perfect time to meditate and journal on what it is you want to take with you into Spring and what you want to leave behind.
The February Full Moon is a good time to work magick for purification, healing, growth, responsibility, forgiveness, love of yourself and new plans. Virgo is associated with the “Virgin’ Goddess, and is a potent time to delve into Sacred Feminine work and align with that wild woman within. So tonight you can work on releasing anything that may be stopping you becoming her.
Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication so you may be feeling the need to honour yourself more by speaking your truth. Now is a good time to let go of the need to please others and prioritise your wants and needs as a sovereign being! Know your worth and voice your dreams, express with authenticity and speak like the Universe is listening!
Full Moons are about releasing, and tonight is a powerful threshold to shed your old skin and step into a new. Both Pisces Sun and Virgo Moon are skilled at letting go, Virgo in the physical/material world and Pisces in the Spiritual realm. Virgo energy helps discard unwanted stagnation, and anything that gets in the way of productivity, while Pisces surrenders to the ebb and flow of life, dissolving away emotions once you have felt them all. When they are aligned like this there is a huge opportunity for deep healing, and devotion to self.
Any Full Moon is a time of celebration, and tonight feels like a good time to celebrate all of our growth this past year. For many of us, it’s been a year of deep transformation and metamorphosis, continually peeling back layers and shedding what no longer serves us. So tonight give yourself permission to honour and celebrate you under these expansive and healing energies of Virgo.
Full Moon Blessings xxx
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This is the most important New Moon of the year, the energy surrounding this New Moon is so powerful and impactful, not only do we have 8 planets in fixed signs, we have 6 planets in Aquarius forming in the same zodiac sign, creating what is known as a Stellium. At the time of this New Moon, the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn will all be in Aquarius, creating a supercharged energy field and making this a potent time to manifest your desires.
The Sun and the Moon are conjunct at 23 degrees & 16 minutes of Aquarius, at 7:05pm on 11th February, making this is powerful a new beginning for you, this is the perfect moon to get focused on what you want from your life, to plant new seeds for what inspires you and where you want to go, it's an opportunity to focus on your vision and how you are going to move forward with your life.
The Capricorn energy of 2020 represented the old world and showed us what wasn’t working in our lives, and what wasn’t in alignment with us anymore, there was a lot of challenges and a lot of tests and if it didn’t serve us it was removed from our lives for the greater good, even if it didn’t feel like it at the time.
Now this Aquarius energy represents the future and is asking us to know who we are on an individual level, it is asking us to tap into our uniqueness and our greatness and really step into who we are and why we’re here. You may have had a strong overwhelming urge to focus on yourself this year already, you may be feeling inspired and moving further towards your vision - and this Aquarius activation is here to catapult you into the firing line of where you're meant to be.
Aquarius is the visionary, the intellectual thinker, dreamer of dreams, and the embodiment of individuality and freedom, and the last time we had this Stellium was in February 1962 which was 7 planets in Aquarius, including Jupiter and Saturn, which was the beginning of the hippie era, the revolutionary 60’s free love movement, a time of peace, community and love for all brothers and sisters. There was a big sense of equality and community of people coming together to share space. It was also an age of rebellion and protesting against war and bombing and campaigning for human rights and greater equality.
At this New Moon you may want to set some intentions based on helping your community in some way, with Aquarius being the humanitarian of the zodiac our focus can be on how our hopes and dreams can affect the collective for the greater good. Now is a good idea to engrain some of these 60’s values of hope, peace and togetherness for the evolution of our planet and the betterment of of humanity as we navigate our way into this new era.
This moon at 23 degrees is rich with supportive and creative energy, and Jupiter the planet of expansion will be passing through this degree in Aquarius 3 times this year, so whatever you set an intention for at this New Moon will keep getting more expansive as Jupiter moves through this energy to keep building your dreams and help develop your vision further. Jupiters dates for growth will be march 30th - April 4th, September 17th - 28th (Jupiter retrograde ) and November 8th - 19th.
Make sure to keep yourself grounded at this New Moon and while we have such strong Aquarian energy, we are moving into a higher state of consciousness so our nervous system can be greatly affected by these energies. You may feel your heart racing at times and feel sensitive to these energies, you may have experienced stiffness in the neck or feeling a sense of vibrating because the energy is very active and potent. Taking time to be in nature is a great way to ground these energies, taking deep breaths and centring yourself so that you can feel and be in your body is important at this time.
Now is a good time to get clear on who you are and what you want and focus on where it is you want to be in the future, but if you don’t know, that is perfectly ok too. You just have to stay open to your authenticity, to what you have always loved, to what you did as a child, to those things that light you up. It is in these moment of freedom and play our true power and essence radiates from us and we become a magnet for what is truly meant for us.
Listen to the messages of what is inspiring for you, for what sets your soul on fire, visualise your inner flame burning like a beacon of light so that others can shine their light too. Your light is needed at this time now more than ever, your story is valid, your place in this universe matters. Remember that you made a soul contract to come to earth at this time and that your soul is here to bring a shift of consciousness to the planet that is slowly unfolding before our very eyes.
We are co-creating with the Universe at every moment, every thought vibrates at a frequency that our cells match, sending waves of light and energy out into the Cosmos, the vibration is raised and in return we attract this back through frequency match. We are the creators of our reality, and it is time to use our power, our vibration to shape this new world for the better, not just on a personal level but on a collective level too.
People are waking up to old paradigms crumbling and a world that isn’t as familiar as it once was, people are waiting to be inspired, people are ready to vibrate higher.
What you choose to focus your energy on expands, so use the power of this New Moon to sit with your intention and where you wish to direct this energy, tune into the energy of the Aquarian to trasmute fear into love and ask for a better world for all and let the Universe take care of the rest.
New Moon in Aquarius Blessings! xxx
The energy is palpable, the skies full of wonder, our planets dancing their way through their cosmic conversations as they align for our monthly spectacle. The Full Moon falls at 9 degrees and 5 minutes of Leo on 28th/29th January 11:16am PT & 7.16pm UK time.
As with all Full Moons it is an intense energy of things rising to the surface, it is a completion energy, a culmination or a feeling of completion, and with this Leo Full Moon opposing the Sun and Jupiter in Aquarius there is a strong theme around leadership and individuality coming through, and an illumination around something that we may not have seen before. The Leo Full Moon asks us to drop into the heart space and sit with how we have transformed over the cycle of this moon phase.
The Full moon in Leo reminds us to stay anchored in the heart, Leo is big heart energy, and it is asking us to be honest with ourselves, to search for what feels authentic to us and to who we really are. Leo energy is so often associated with being the leader, being in the limelight, loud, over the top, and attention seeking, but I feel this moon wants us to come back to the innocence of our inner child, and not to see these qualities or traits as shadow, but to access the inner child as our leader, as our medicine for how we need to move through the world, and to be ok with shining our light out into the world, just as children do so beautifully.
The energy from the sun, moon and Jupiter on the Leo/Aquarius axis is being squared by Mars in Taurus which is doing a lot of path clearing. How do we take our action and make it sustainable? How do we move forward with things that sustain us for the long term?
The Leo/Aquarius axis is about really finding your joy in life, finding what lights you up on a soul level, and often we dim ourselves to try and fit in or through lack of confidence, but this Leo/Aquarian energy is giving us permission to embrace ourselves, unleash our inner weirdo, to be the person we are when noone is watching.
This is a moon of coming back into ourselves, into our heart, to what we want, what is true for us, and what matters. The Leo energy is helping us tap into the version of ourselves we want to be, and help understand who we are and what we need.
Are you letting yourself connect with people that inspire you? Are you letting yourself connect with new people, are you thinking about how you can be strengthening these connections, are you enjoying life the way you want or are you only living in a watered down version of your capability and brilliance? This moon is challenging us to ask these deep questions, to listen to our internal dialogue. We should be taking the work of Capricorn which was prevalent in 2020 and integrating it by sharing it with the world, even by conjuring new ideas that may be out of your comfort zone.
The Aquarian energy is asking us to focus on not only our dreams but where we are going together as a collective movement. It is asking us to think about our gifts and what is calling to us now and how we can share it with the world. We are being called to dream up where we want to go with our lives, for the long term, and for what is possible now. Aquarius energy is about the future, the visions we have for our future and what we’re focusing on to really allow ourselves to expand.
There is a lot of energy moving us into new possibilities, showing us that there is a new way of living and a new path that we can follow, one in much more alignment with who we are and where we want to be.
Aquarius energy is also about what you need to do to honour who you are, at this full moon tune in to your heart to receive the guidance and the wisdom from that sense of self to gain insights into who you truly are, where you need to heal and what it is you desire.
We are being called to really sit with ourselves and question how we are either nurturing our inner child or shutting it down, this is our opportunity to heal the parts of ourselves that we have neglected. This is our opportunity to soften and listen in for the wisdom, this Leo energy is calling out for some playfulness. We can do this by tapping into our creativity, finding that sense of play, not taking ourselves so seriously and to embody those child-like qualities that help find wonder in all things.
This moon is a reminder to not let life pass us by, we have done the grieving for the disruption of 2020, for what we knew and loved as it fell away from us, we have been in the energy of shedding, of transformation and letting go of what we once knew. Now it is time to get real and be honest with ourselves, is the life we are living truly in alignment with who we are? Are you happy with potentially doing what you’re doing now for the rest of your life and does this bring you joy? Use the exploratory elements of this moon to really dig deep and find your calling.
Call on the energy of the Lion for bravery, courage, motivation, freedom and sovereignty. Know your place in the Universe, know that you are just as important as the moon and the stars. Your imprint in this world matters, you matter, your light matters. Stay in your heart and shine your gifts for all to see. Call in all that you desire and release what is no longer yours to carry.
You are worthy of it all.
Blessed Full Moon.
We have a new year, new moon and a fresh new energy, 2021 has shifted from Earth energy into Air energy so we can expect a higher frequency, faster pace of life, further breakdowns of the patriarchal system, more rebellious action, revelations, awakenings and generally a more revolutionary year than 2020.
New Moons are about new beginnings, it's about the ritual of setting intentions and being visionary in the darkness, they're also about rest, they're about listening in, and softening into the stillness.
This Capricorn New Moon is your chance to initiate a new beginning, and the first New Moon of the New year so is your chance to activate and map out your dreams, desires and goals for the year ahead.
At this New Moon, the Sun and Moon are conjunct at 23 degrees of Capricorn, and form a conjunction with Pluto, which is the exact same degree point as the Saturn-Pluto conjunction back in January 2020 on the 12th. It is clear the Universe wasn’t playing small when it dropped this one on us at the start of a new year, with new energy, new awareness and higher consciousness coming in at the same degree point as one of the biggest astrological events of 2020.
This is a powerful new beginning point for you based on what has been permanently changed and transformed for you since January 2020. This is a new energy coming in that supports change and the new direction you are heading in.
We start 2021 with a new evolutionary point that recognises what we have learnt, Capricorn energy is about how far we've come on our journey, the experiences, the wisdom and the knowledge we have gained and how we apply it to our lives. This is also a reality check from the Universe, Capricorn is asking us how we have mastered our emotions through 2020.
This is a New Moon of application, we are being asked to ground into our intentions, using the power of manifestation to welcome in a surge of new downloads, higher consciousness and deeper understanding of where we're going and what we want to build next.
We are moving into a new era, so this is the perfect opportunity to step into a new version of you, one with a higher frequency of unconditional love and one that is anchored into the heart. It is also an invitation to set a new intention for a better world you would like to call in.
With the energy of this New Moon we will be given clarity about what we intend for our next voyage, this is such a powerful impactful energy as we’re being carried further towards our highest purpose. There is a sense that there is no going back to our old lives, our old ways, that we have changed so much and been on such a journey, we must honour our own evolutionary journey for all we have grown through.
This connection to Pluto feels like soul contracts are being completed, Pluto’s influence can help us transform areas of our lives that need renewal with strong rebirthing energies. The Universe is showing us what our soul has been through across many lifetimes, there's a sense of higher consciousness helping us to understand more of the karma we have been working through, the unresolved karmic energies and bonds with other people. There's a strong commitment at a soul level telling us that those lessons are complete, perhaps even in this lifetime. Do you feel a soul knowing that something has come to an end, that perhaps you have found your true calling and there's no stopping you walking that path?
The Capricorn New Moon is always a grounding influence and a good time to reconnect with the Earth, our ancestors, and our roots. Now is a good time to honour those who have come before you, give thanks for Mother Gaia and all her offerings and gifts and to ground your intentions for your new beginning.
At this New Moon, Eris the dwarf planet and Goddess of chaos and discord, squares Pluto, as well as the Sun and Moon, creating some volatile energies with a big focus around power struggles, reminding us that as the old collapses a new is being birthed. We have been moving through these deep changes for a while now, we see this in our society, we feel it deep within, it has been intense, and there is a deeper knowing that bigger and better things are coming.
4 days after Eris moves stationary direct, Uranus, the planet of awakening, revolution and rebellion moves direct in the sign of Taurus, we will feel a wave of truth stirring with big reveals, particularly something that was a main focus for us back in August 2020, when it first went retrograde.
Under the first New Moon of the year, it is time to switch off from the outside noise and tune into your inner guidance, your inner knowing. Wisdom and intuition are heightened for you at this time, and you are being called to not only slow down and rest, but to reflect and honour how much you have grown and matured on your journey.
Be proud of the person you have become, even through so much uncertainty, and understand that 2020 was not a wasted year, it was a year to realign your values and priorities, it was a year to wake-up, and to view things from a different perspective. Use all that you have learnt and apply it to whatever seeds of intention you plant on this New Moon night for the greater good of your soul and the collective.
Blessed New Moon xxx
Becoming a Mother is something in all honesty I never thought I’d experience. Not for not wanting, but more for feeling like I wasn’t worthy, or like I didn’t deserve. When I was 23 I had an abortion, whilst travelling in New Zealand this news turned my world upside down and I flew home to be with family. I was supported and held, even somewhat encouraged in my decision.. I was young, wild, free, and I wasn’t finished with the world. It felt right at the time and I never looked back.
However my experience was highly traumatic and I had never healed from that pain...after 13 arduous hours of labour with the worst pain imaginable, I was given an epidural and it was finally over. I remember in my exhausted delirium staring down at the fetus that a nurse foolishly left out in a bedpan for me to see. Afterwards I felt so ashamed, vulnerable, confused and lost.
Post abortion I waited till I felt ready, until I stopped bleeding, roughly a month or so, and off I flew back to Australia to continue life. I partied, very hard, escaped into the acid realms and forgot all about my trauma.
10 years later… During one of the strangest and most challenging years ever, with so much uncertainty and lack of direction, I went through what I'd call “A Dark Night Of The Soul”.
I found out on the 1st of October on an Aries Full Moon that I was pregnant, which came as a massive shock and my initial reaction wasn’t one that brought me joy. My partner and I were only in our first year of our relationship, we were madly in love, free, wild, and had just made plans to hit the road together. Travelling with a baby was not in our vision… although we had done nothing but speak of growing a family together since we met, we weren’t finished with each other yet. We made the decision to go for the “not now option” even though it made us both feel sick to our stomachs.
At the time I couldn’t even process this pregnancy because 10 years of suppressed trauma and emotions came pouring out. The thought of possibly going through all of that again terrified me to my core, but was I ready to be a mother? If I had another abortion would I be able to conceive in the future? Was this divine timing? If I had the baby would this affect our beautiful relationship? Was I ready to give up my freedom as I knew it? At the end of a very hard year, my business was badly affected, struggling financially, was this really my time to bring a babe into the world? The Universe thought so...
So many questions bombarded my thoughts, anxiety and fear overwhelmed me everyday, I called my Dr and he was really helpful, and in some ways probably somewhat unprofessional in his approach as he was quite unsupportive of my idea to have an abortion. At the time some of the things he said made me think twice about the “not now” option but I made an appointment with BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) anyway.
I spent the whole of October in bed crying, waiting, going over and over both options in my head. Calling out to the Gods for a sign, for someone to tell me what to do, to take the choice out of my hands. I’d had 3 tarot readings and went to see a psychic, reaching out to anyone that wasn’t me for help. It was 2 weeks before they got in touch with my appointment date and I was given Friday 30th October as the date for my medical procedure. I had expressed that I couldn’t go through with the tablets again, I wanted to be asleep, like a coward and wake up and for it all to be over.
The abortion date fell on the day of my Samhain ritual, and with dreaded regret I had to postpone/cancel. (Thank you for your continued support sisters)
My initial thought was this was a test from the Universe, was I willing to let my girls down and cancel my favourite and most special night of the year? In the state I was in, I was in no fit mindset to hold space for women, I felt broken and sad.
BPAS told me they would send my prep out, medication I had to take before my procedure on the night of the 29th. The day before my operation I called the clinic as the tablets had still not arrived, whilst on the phone they tracked my tablets to the post office where they had been sat for over a week… was this another sign I was willing to overlook? They told me they were sorry but as they had already sent out the medication I would have to wait for them to arrive, and because the medication was regulated they couldn’t give me a second lot. I was told they were short staffed due to Covid so I couldn’t come into the clinic without taking the prep.
So I had to wait again for my next appointment… Meanwhile, my bump had grown significantly making him/herself very known, my hormones changing, my body making its transition. I was starting to get attached to this tiny life growing inside me. Every morning I’d stare at my swollen breasts and my round belly and ask myself was I really willing to end this life? Throw all of my spiritual beliefs out the window to accommodate my fear of becoming a mother?
The tablets had still not arrived but I had been given my next appointment. By this point it was mid November… I felt so let down by the health services, there was zero urgency with them, and mentally preparing for something so big and life changing over and over was causing me so much pain. I was so confused at this point, I’d spoken to the councillor many times on the run up to my appointment, I’d expressed I was having second thoughts about my decision, but I was still going ahead with it. Acting out of so much fear and so far out of alignment with love, I kept convincing myself I was making the right one.
The day finally came and I went to the clinic, I was told I’d be called to be given the prep then I'd go into theatre a couple of hours later. Sitting in a waiting room full of young girls, I waited for my name to be called, but my turn never came. I had arrived at the clinic at 7:45am and was still there at 2pm. Hungry and impatient, sat in my own thoughts… torturing myself, going over and over everything, I was finally called in to see the nurse. I was weighed, my bloods were taken and the nurse told me i’d have to come back the following Saturday as surgery was now closing and there was only 1 surgeon working as they were short staffed due to Covid. They apologised profusely but I couldn’t believe it. I was outraged, but with a sense of relief as I made my way home.
I took this as another sign, surely this was Divine Intervention? Why hadn’t I been called, why wasn’t it over? Why did it feel that this Soul was crying out to be born.
I spent the next few days in meditation and deep thought, going over both outcomes in my head, trying to connect with this little soul, to connect to myself, my fears, my anxieties about my own Mother and my upbringing, trying to get to the root of what was causing me to resist so much.
I realised a lot of my fears were things I'd attached to my mother, and healing the Mother Wound had been my deepest work through my whole life, but this I felt was the final piece of the puzzle. Growing up I'd experienced emotional and physical abandonment which leached into my past relationships. I’d always felt love but I was afraid of it, afraid it would be taken away, so I always self sabotaged and ended things before I could get hurt. Before doing the work I sabotaged anything good in my life, I feared losing myself, I feared repeating patterns that weren’t serving me, I feared being a “bad mother” and making mistakes that could “fuck my child up”.
I admitted to myself that I’d been going against my gut the whole time, every cell in my being was telling me to have this baby, the Universe was telling me to have this baby, every card I pulled and reading I had was telling me to trust my intuition. I kept pulling the 10 of cups, a card to me that represents true happiness and emotional and spiritual fulfilment, a card depicted with a couple and their beautiful children under a rainbow. It taught me to forgive and be at peace with my past childhood trauma, that healing these wounds would truly allow me to let go and move forward building a strong and happy foundation for future relationships.
I affirmed to myself that I was worthy of love and that I deserved happiness. I declared that I am willing to say YES to life, yes to love, and yes to trusting my own intuition, my body, my heart and my own mind. I remember crying and holding my belly telling my babe I would never let anyone hurt him. I knew I was going to be a Mother.
The night before the final abortion was here, I had not cancelled my appointment, I admit now that I felt as though I would be letting Jordan down, nearly 2 months of an emotional rollercoaster playing the waiting game but I knew I couldn’t deny spirit any longer.
I remember going to sleep and Jordan said to me “lets see if you have any insights from your dreams”. That morning I woke from the most traumatic nightmare of me being in the clinic, in the operating theatre, under a “conscious sedation” watching everything that was going on played on a screen in front of me. I screamed in my head for the surgeon to stop but I was too sedated to move, I watched as he popped all of my eggs one by one on the screen.
I knew when I woke up that I'd been shown what my fears were, that my fertility would be at risk in the future, I felt as though this was a message from God, that it was confirming what my gut already felt. I couldn’t deny it anymore. I wasn’t willing to pick and choose when it was ok for me to take my path and my spirituality seriously. If I went against all these signs, the messages, the dreams, everything I built my life and my business on would be a lie, and everything I’ve ever taught my clients would be false. My message would be for nothing.
I called the clinic and spoke to the councillor again, I told her of my dream, she admitted that something very similar would have happened as I was not indeed down for a general anaesthetic but a conscious sedation so I would have been awake just unable to feel anything.
I knew the dream had been a warning and that I had to think very hard about whether this medical procedure would add more trauma to my life than repair it.
I surrendered completely, I finally let go, I knew I had to make this decision based on me and me alone, for what was best for me, and my healing. I knew in my heart that this was meant to be, that if I didn't go through with this I would regret it for the rest of my life, that I would never forgive myself for denying this soul, and for denying Spirit. I learnt to trust, I learnt to be be brave, and I brought myself back to love.
Fast forward to now and I feel so happy, so excited for my little blessing to arrive. I’m so proud of myself for moving through the fears, I sat through all my anxieties and let all my emotions out. I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much in my whole life but it was a process that needed to happen. It helped me release and heal so much suppressed emotion and pain, it helped me see with more clarity. This was a massive opportunity for me to heal through shadow work and I sat and felt it all.
I can’t thank my beautiful partner enough for holding me with so much love and respect throughout this whole process while I journeyed through The Dark Night of My Soul. Holding me with so much patience as we both mourned the death of our old selves and the loss of our lives as we know it. We now get to welcome stronger versions of us, and an extension of us, an addition to our lives which will undoubtedly bring us so much love and joy. We have come out the otherside with even more love for each other and our growing miracle, and this is only the beginning. We are so excited to welcome this powerful soul into the world and we are truly honoured that he/she chose us to be their parents.
Amen, Aho’ and So It Is.
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There’s extra magick in the air this Halloween, thanks to this rare, Full Blue Moon in Taurus, last seen on a Halloween night back in 1944! This moon is rich in symbolism, potent with the energy of death and rebirth, with a strong focus on transmutational energy.
The Full Moon falls at 8° & 36 minutes of Taurus and is in exact conjunction with Uranus, shining a light on all things Uranian; making this a contradictory Full Moon of Uranus in Taurus because the two of them make for a peculiar alliance.
Uranus has a very volatile nature, it's rebellious, strives for freedom, wants to break up anything that's stale and routine, reinforcing the long term message we have seen this year of individual rights and freedom in a very assertive way. Uranus is linked to truth, truth coming to light, its message is all about breaking down in order to break through. Whereas Taurus is the complete opposite; all about permanence, stability, feelings of safety and security, things for the long term, love of routine and what they know, and absolutely no sudden changes.
This conjunction is going to be here till 2026, so this does make for a perfect combination for deconstructing the old world order, the breakdown of political and social structures, and old paradigms that are no longer serving the world at large.
What is interesting to me is that Uranus’ very nature is linked to cutting off and breaking free, its a planet about disruption, revolution, and evolution, whereas Taurus is very much about the physical body and heightened sense of touch, and throughout 2020 we have had this cut off from society, from our loved ones, not being able to touch or hug our friends and family because of lockdown restrictions. So it is important to remember that we are meant to have physical contact, touch, and connection, that we derive from tribes and communities, and that it is part of our humanity to remember that feeling of love and connection. Wherever possible show your kindness, offer compassion, offer up that human part of yourself that longs for community and connection.
This Full Moon in Taurus highlights the axis of death and rebirth, Taurus energy is birth energy, it's about fecundity, it’s Venusian energy as the mother in the earth, she is the mother archetype, embodying our physical beings and how we nurture and nourish our bodies. She’s earthy and loves sensual pleasure, she is earthbound and in her body, full of abundant life.
While the Sun opposing the Moon in Scorpio is all about transformation, death and rebirth, what is murky and hidden. This is potent creative energy, teaching us how to let go, and shed what no longer serves us. This fixed sign Full Moon is going to help us grow into the version of ourselves that we want to become, but we need to be willing to put in the work if we are to have sustainable growth, we have to be willing to let transmutation happen within us. Taurus moon is always going to want to support you and ground you into owning who you are, it's a strong focused energy. This moon is here to shake you to get you to focus on your worthiness and what it is you want to manifest for your future.
We are being called to connect with our deep sense of value, self love, and groundedness. We are being asked to come back home to our bodies, to feel at home in our bodies, to feel our self-worth, safe and secure enough to create, to transform and be empowered. We are entering into the Scorpion phase of the year, it's the sign of spiritual transformation, its energy is primal, its symbolism is not only the scorpion, but also the phoenix; who rises from the ashes. If you can rise to the Phoenix level, to be the observer and the witness of all that is unfolding, you can rise from a place of grounded understanding and see the Divine plan for what it is. There are a lot of new light codes pouring onto our planet that we have never seen before, this is part of our integration but also our breakdown of the old.
It is our courage, transmutation, and focus at this time that will help us stay in the energy of love, we must see everything as energy, understand that it shifts and nothing is permanent, that you can cultivate a greater sense of peace and equanimity by living from the heart.
Use this Full Moon to release, to burn away all that no longer serves you and make peace with all that dying within and without.
Our transformation and transmutation doesn’t have to be scary, the breaking down of our old ways and healing our shadows can be emotionally intense, but feel into all that is coming up for you, so you can release and allow space for deeper growth to take place. This is a time of deep transformation and if you feel like you are going through a psychological crisis or feeling emotionally overwhelmed from a current intense situation or because past hurt or trauma is rising to the surface again, let it all out so you can finally heal. Now is a good time to do the shadow work - journal, speak to a counsellor if you feel that will help, or dance, sing and rage. There are primal dark emotions buried within you, give yourself permission to surrender and allow the deep and suppressed emotions to be pulled out of you.
We are in the midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice, it is time to let go of the resistance to change in order to come out of stagnation and transform our lives.
We have to remember to come back home to ourselves, come back to the medicine that we can create within ourselves, this is the place we can always come back to understand. We need to find the point of focus within ourselves and get curious about it, get curious in the quest for what you want from this life and for the person you envision becoming. This Full Moon is asking you to use this skin shedding energy to get you locked in to your own creative cycle, to set yourself powerful goals and to nurture yourself in a way that can get grounded and rooted in your being, enough to watch yourself flourish.
This Full Moon falls on the final harvest Sabbat, Samhain, and the Celtic New Year, it is a time to honour all who have passed, and all that hasn’t come to fruition, both materially and spiritually. With death comes new life and the birth of a new cycle, this is your chance to say goodbye to all hardships of this year and welcome in new energy.
The September 17th Super New Moon falls in the sign of Virgo and is the first in a line up of three Super New Moons.
The energy of this beautiful New Moon has emphasis on nurturing and healing. Shadow season is fast approaching and is a time here in the Northern Hemisphere where we start to take our journey inwards for self reflection and introspection. Just as the world around us starts to wane, we can look towards these darker months for guidance on what it is we internally need to let go of and shed, and what it is we need to harvest to keep us full of gratitude and vitality through these winter months.
Before we start to prepare for the season of rest, we should start to think about what needs organising and tidying in our lives. With the Moon in Virgo energy, we can start to take a practical approach to what areas of our lives need decluttering and organising, whether that be our home, space or our mind.
One of Virgo's superpowers is that it is very closely linked to the ancient wisdom of the earth, through natural healing and medicine; making this an excellent time to invest into studying herbal remedies. Virgo knows and understands that Mother Gaia provides everything we need to heal us through her herbs and plants, so now is a great time to delve into these natural medicines such as tonics and essential oils to help boost our health and well-being during this time. Virgo is also closely connected to the gut - so focusing on our microbiome at this time can be really beneficial, as the stronger our microbiome ecosystem is, the healthier the bacteria and the stronger our immune system will be. Can you set an intention based around health and nutrition during this New Moon?
Earthly Virgo gets us thinking analytically about all that we have achieved this year and where we can focus our energy not only through this next lunar cycle but for the rest of the year.
Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, so you may find yourself rooted in yourself and your ideas whilst in communication with others over this lunar cycle. Mercury is squared to Jupiter during this Virgo SuperMoon so the energy here is big expansion, big horizons and authentic communication. Virgo allows us to express conscious thinking and conscious choices, so be mindful of what you are thinking, it's the little micro choices we make on a day to day basis that help us choose our thoughts and use our time wisely. Remember, our thoughts can shape our reality, so if you're feeling like your mind is more overactive that usual, take time to ground and centre yourself.
New moons are a cosmic reset and this is a blank slate for you to set intentions for a bright new beginning. The Virgo SuperMoon is bringing powerful manifestation energy and it is time to use your imagination and tune into your dreams, your biggest visions, and an opportunity to envisage something that is so far ahead of who you have been and how you have been, an opportunity to build on something big for your future.
Tap into this earthly grounded energy to focus on what it is that you want to bring into your life, there is a whole new world waiting for us to claim, and we are co-creating this new reality in every moment. Remember everything you need already lives within you. As Above, So Below, As within, So Without.
Make self care a priority now. How can you take practical action towards nourishing and healing yourself?
Take time to ground and set intentions for the earth.
What are your intentions over this coming lunar cycle?
Did you set an intention at the start of the week? If so, how is it unfolding for you?
]]>On Thursday 17th September, we have a SuperMoon at 25 degrees of Virgo, 12pm UK time, and it is the first in a line up of three Super New Moons. A SuperMoon means that the moon is much closer to the earth in its orbit, making the energy of new beginnings much stronger, and will be amplified by the activation of a portal that will guide us through the next three SuperMoons.
During a New Moon the sky is dark, even though the Moon will not be visible on this night, we will still feel the strong lunar energies activate within us.
While feelings of instability may arise under this New Moon, Virgo is the perfect energy to help us ground so we can anchor our dreams into this earthly plane.
Here is a ritual to guide you...
DIRECTIONS:
1.) Start by smudging your aura and surroundings using your tool of choice. As you smudge your aura recite the following...
“I smudge myself with love and light, I call forth the blessings from this sacred plant, I call to the spirit of Sage and ask that you carry away all that does not serve me. I ask with utmost love and respect. Into this smoke I release all negative and stagnant energy and free myself up to attract only what is meant for me. I call to Spirit for divine love and protection. I am guided by the light, I am grounded, I am protected. I am love, I am light. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you."
As you cleanse your surroundings / sacred space recite the following...
“I call into the space healing and white light energy, I ask to be surrounded with pure loving and healing vibrations. Into this smoke I release all negative and stagnant energy. I cleanse this space with love and light, my space is pure, my space is clean. I release all energies from the last lunar cycle and welcome in fresh new and loving inspiration."
2.) Light your candle, take a few moments to connect to the element of fire, watch how the flame flickers and dances, soften your gaze and breathe deeply as you look upon the flame.
Next, sit or lay down in a comfortable position and begin taking 15-20 deep breaths in and out through the nose. Bring your awareness only to your breath. Feel the breath entering and leaving the body. Bring your awareness to the rise and fall of your abdomen. With each breath you take, lengthen the inhalation, engage your diaphragm and push your belly out. Lengthen the exhalation and allow the air to completely empty from your lungs, your belly collapses, your body relaxes.
3.) Now your mind is in a relaxed state - staying either laid down or sat in a comfortable (cross legged position) place your right hand on your belly and your left hand over your heart.
Draw in the Virgo energy and feel yourself grounding. Visualise roots growing from your tailbone / Root Chakra and down into the earth. Either say out loud or in your head.. "I am rooted but I flow, I am grounded and divinely protected." (repeat as many times as you feel) With each breath that you take you feel yourself becoming protected, nurtured, grounded and supported.
4.) Next, take your grounding crystal of choice and lay down if you aren’t already doing so - place your crystal on your third eye and close your eyes. (You can choose to place it over your sacral or root chakra if you desire)
Continue to breathe and just be, feeling the crystal against your body, and let whatever comes up flow. Ask your crystal for guidance and ask your higher self to help integrate any wisdom or knowledge being passed through to you.
5.) Next you are going to connect to your higher self. Ask yourself these questions, take a moment to connect to what you are asking and let your pen flow to paper.
Take your moon journal and begin to write all that pours out of you when answering these questions. Try not to think about it too much and just let whatever flows come through with no judgements and no over thinking. Dare to answer with full honesty and bravery, without fear of feeling like you don't deserve what your soul truly desires.
6.) Read back over what you have written, or reflect on how you are currently feeling. How did this exercise make you feel? If you have received some clarity, think about some actions you can take in the coming months and write those down too.
7.) Next, state 3 affirmations that are in alignment with that you have just written, and speak them out loud, sending your magick out into the Universe.
You can write your own or recite the following:
8.) Finally, take your crystal and hold it in your left hand, cover it with your right hand and meditate for a moment on something you want to manifest in the next lunar cycle. Make a wish and blow into your hands. Inhale, and imagine you are blowing the wish into the crystal using the power of your exhale. This seals your intention. Blow your candle out. Sleep with the crystal next to you, or under your pillow, meditate with it, or carry it with you until the next Full Moon.
And so it is.
Super Moon Blessings xxx
]]>For as long as I can remember I’ve always taken my baths seriously, way before I knew the health benefits of half of the ingredients I was sprinkling into my bath; Lavender, rose petals, rosemary, dried chamomile, and sea salt just to name a few.
As I got older and delved into my craft, I began to understand just how important that act of taking a bath before undergoing any kind of ritual was.
Before calling in any energies, help or guidance from the gods or goddesses, or tapping into the higher powers, I felt it was so crucial to bathe. To cleanse oneself from any energies lingering from the last lunar cycle, to wash away any negative or stagnant energy that was no longer serving me, but ultimately to have respect for any deities I was about to call forth into my space.
I would fill my bath with hot water first, then add my essential oils of choice, and the bath salts; as to not let them evaporate whilst the bath fills. My favourite go-to oils are usually Lavender, Sage and Frankincense. Lavender has the power to calm restless minds and help one relax, it smells so calming to me and it smells like witchcraft in a bottle, a smell that transports me back to childhood when I was first discovering my magick. Sage is known as the master herb and I use it for its cleansing and nerve tonic properties, along with its ability to eliminate toxins. It’s also great for easing muscular and joint pain. Frankincense is my favourite essential oil ever; it holds other worldly vibrations, as if sent from the heavens itself. It’s scent is earthy yet uplifting and just soothes my soul at its core. It promotes a sense of peace, tranquility and helps me ground and feel connected, and is the perfect companion for getting into a meditative, spiritual state. A powerful oil closely connected to Christ Consciousness that helps deepen your spiritual connection.
Adding mineral salts to your bath is a great way to help detoxify the body. I like to use Epsom salt which is great for detoxification and is a soothing remedy for aching muscles. Himalayan salt helps flush out toxins, helps balance hormones and promotes radiant, healthy glowing skin, and Dead Sea salt helps nourish dry or irritated skin and helps strengthen skin tissue.
Once you have your base ready, with therapeutic oils and healing mineral bath salts you are now ready to decorate your bath with goddess energy. I love nothing better than finishing my bath off with sprinkling of rose petals and rose buds, crystals, and intention. The act of performing this kind of bathing ritual allows you to connect deeply with your inner goddess and with elements of water and tap into water magick.
We can learn a lot from water, an elemental force of magick; it is the driving force of all life, it allows us to flow, allows us to feel, and gives us permission to let go. Water is healing and transformative, and is the ruling element of our emotions and inner creativity. It teaches us how to feel deeply and opens us up to receive. The human body is made up of 70% water which is moved and influenced by the moon, which is why we are so deeply connected to the moon and her phases.
I work very closely with the cycles of the moon, each phase bringing different energy and teaching us different lessons. The Full Moon is a culmination of energy, while she shines at her fullest illumination we too are at the pinnacle point of our energy, needing to release and shed to make space for more growth in the coming lunar cycle.
During a Full Moon the healing energy and mineral absorption of the body are at its peak, making it the perfect time to draw your Full Moon Ritual Detox Bath and cast your healing wishes out into the universe.
So next time you're feeling the need for some you time and want to worship and nourish your inner God/Goddess, why not try exploring the act of taking a ritual bath. They are the perfect way to start your moon rituals, or just the perfect remedy when you're lacking in self-care.
I encourage you all to invest in this luxurious act of self-love and personal healing, it truly is a beautiful way to connect with yourself whilst receiving so many health benefits! Invoke your inner power, light your candles, burn your incense, and turn off your phone so you can relax, renew, revitalise, and soak up the healing essence of a sacred cleanse.
☼WHAT IS LAMMAS?☼
On the eve of August 1st, Wiccans gather together to celebrate the first of their harvest festivals, which is named Lammas, or Lughnasadh - pronounced “Loo-nah-sah”, named after the feast of Lughnasadh in honour of the Celtic Sun God “Lugh”.
Lammas is the first of the three Sabbats that honour the grain harvest, a time for gathering in and giving thanks for abundance. It is at this time of year we are called to observe and become aware that a change in season is coming, and celebrate the first signs of our intentions manifesting. It is here we give our thanks, and look forward to reaping rewards from the seeds we planted earlier in the year. We work with the cycle that Mabon or the Autumn Equinox is the Second Harvest of Fruit, and Samhain is the third and Final Harvest of Nuts and Berries.
The name Lammas is a derivation of “loaf mass” - an ancient celebration of the bread loaves that villagers would bake from the first grains of harvest.
Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the noticeable descent of the Sun into the darkness of winter. We have exhausted all our energies in an outward and expansive expression, working alongside nature and journeying through the cycles of the seasons, planting seeds for growth and abundance in our lives. All year we have worked hard on our intentions to see them manifest, and now it is time to enjoy the fruits of our labour. Lughnasadh gives us the opportunity to practise gratitude and count our blessings and allows us perspective on what it is we want to bring in over the coming months.
It is at this time we celebrate the union between the Earth (feminine) and the Sun (masculine), the marriage of Father Sky (Sun God) with Mother Earth (The Goddess) as they bear the fruits of the first harvest of the year. To our ancestors Lughnasadh was a time of great natural magick, the earth, their mother, was providing them with sustenance for life once more with fruits and grain. They watched the seed become sprout, bud, leaf, and then flower. To the ancient mind, as still to us today, this was a feat of stupendous miracle of nature.
The theme of Sacrifice was an important aspect of the ancient celebrations of Lughnasadh. This scared harvest represented the sacrifice of the horned god, as he manifests through the grain, to sustain human lives. This archetypal theme of altruistic sacrificial offering (in this case death) is the same found around the globe in various guises and still today in Christian religion.
Every year the horned god sacrifices himself to enable life on earth, the grain is cut, part of it goes into bread and nutrition for the body, some is stored away and used as seeds next spring, to create new life. A cycle of sacrifice, transformation, death and rebirth are prevalent at Lughnasadh.
In order to understand the nature of a sacrifice is to accept that it is an act of something (or someone) giving itself for the sake of others, this essentially is one form of energy giving itself up so that it can transform into something else. Soil, for example, offers itself up in sacrifice in order to nourish the seeds. The seeds sprout and offer themselves up to become plants. Food sacrifices its energy so that it can become sustenance for our bodies. It is this mystery of sacrifice, of selfless giving that lies at the very core of Lughnasadh.
Lughnasadh is not only celebrated for the peak of summer, it is also the turning of the great wheel, the turning point in the seasons and in our lives, we feel a sense that change is coming, and as the solar energy wanes, we too start to slowly transition towards a more introspective time, of going within. When we mirror nature and rest when it rests, we become more connected to our bodies, to what we need. By going within and listening, we essentially refuel and reserve our energy so that when the spring time approaches we can begin the process of outward expression again for momentum and growth.
It is during these darker months of retreating within which we deepen our knowledge of self, Lughnasadh awakens in us a sense of conscious living, that the fact of existence is that life feeds on life. The lessons gained from sitting with introspection can help us understand on a deeper level what we have gained and what is important to us, but also what we must let go of in order to create room for growth in our lives.
When we realise that we owe our lives to the plants and in some cases animals that we consume, we open up our consciousness to an enduring sense of gratitude.
This Lughnasadh, give thanks for the growth of yourself, for your intentions manifesting and for the foods that will sustain you through the winter.
One magickal custom was bringing the prized and highly magickal first sheaf of corn across the front door threshold of one’s home. The villagers would offer his honour to the person who grew the first sheaf of corn, and it was thought to ensure luck and protection for the coming year.
The celebration of Lughnasadh includes the ritual cutting of the first grain and preparing the first meal, and an offering thereof, and the ritual of eating it.
With every Pagan Sabbat Fires are mentioned, but fire or light do not play such a prominent role as with the other fire festivals. As there is still more focus here on the gratitude of the first harvest rather than the descent into the darker half of the year.
At Lammas the Goddess becomes the Mother of the Harvest. She is the Grain Mother, Harvest Mother, Harvest Queen, Earth Mother, Ceres and Demeter. Demeter, as Corn Mother, represents the ripe corn of this year's harvest and Her daughter Kore/Persephone represents the grain - the seed which drops back deep into the dark earth, hidden throughout the winter, and re-appears in the spring as new growth. This is the deep core meaning of Lammas and comes in different guises.
The fullness and fulfilment of the present harvest already holds at its very heart the seed of all future harvest. (It is a fact that a pregnant woman carrying her as yet unborn daughter is also already carrying the ovary containing all the eggs her daughter will ever release - she is already both mother, grandmother and beyond, embodying the great Motherline - pure magic and mystery.)
So as the grain harvest is gathered in, there is food to feed the community through the winter and within that harvest is the seed of next year's rebirth, regeneration and harvest. The Grain Mother is ripe and full, heavily pregnant she carries the seed of the new year's Sun God within her. There is tension here. For the Sun God, the God of the Harvest, the Green Man, or John Barleycorn, surrenders his life with the cutting of the corn.
HOW TO BRING THE MAGIC OF LAMMAS INTO YOUR LIFE…
Bake bread from scratch
The art of bread baking connects you with an ancient tradition that dates back thousands of years. If you’re new to bread making, try a simple recipe, and if you’re an old hand, up your game by getting really creative. You can also make biscuits, cakes or any foods made from wheat. Don’t forget to make a small offering loaf for the altar!
Pick wildflowers
Picking wildflowers with your children can be a great activity, especially sunflowers and they invoke a sense of joy. You can pop them in a vase to brighten up your home or press them!
Contemplate and celebrate the sunset
As the Wheel of the Year turns, and the sun begins to make its descent into the darker half of the year, the light begins to fade, and we contemplate the days getting shorter. Take some time to honour the sunset, and that for now our days are prosperous and bountiful. Grab a bottle of your favourite Lammas inspired harvest wine, a blanket and go find yourself a beautiful spot in nature to gaze at the sun as it disappears behind the horizon.
Gather with loved ones and bask in the enjoyment of days filled with sunshine and summer evenings under the stars.
Do a home blessing
The warmer months will soon be gone! Take this opportunity to cleanse your space with palo santo or sage, open your windows to air out your house while you still can. Smudge away the old energies and welcome in new growth and abundance into your home, light some candles and enjoy the warmth.
Lughnasadh Altar
The harvest is here, and that means it's time to include symbols of the fields on your altar. Sickles and scythes are appropriate, as are baskets. Sheaves of grain, fresh picked fruits and vegetables, a jar of honey, or loaves of bread are perfect for the Lammastide altar. Other symbols of Lammas, or Lughnasadh, that you might wish to use include:
Make A Grain Mother
Make your own Grain Mother or Corn Dolly. Go for a walk and see what you can find - stalks of wheat, oats, barley, rye often left growing on the edges of fields after harvesting, failing that any grasses and/or reeds you can find. Let your creativity out - if you feel confident, weave your Grain Mother into being, but equally you can just lace and tie her into being with Lammas coloured ribbons. As you do so, give thanks for the gifts of Harvest. Place your Grain Mother on your altar or at the centre of celebrations. At Samhain, return the grain stalks to the earth, they contain the seeds of future harvest
TREES, COLOURS AND HERBS ASSOCIATED WITH LAMMAS
Herbs and Plants of Lammas
All Grains - wheat, barley, oats, rye, all representing both fulfilment and potential.
Meadowsweet - Also known as Queen-Of-The-Meadow, Bridewort and Bride of the Meadow. One of the most sacred herbs of the Druids, this was often worn as a garland for Lammas celebrations and was a traditional herb for wedding circlets and bouquets at this time of year. Also used for love spells and can be strewn to promote peace, and its heady scent cheers the heart.
Mint - Mint is another of the three most revered herbs of the Druids (vervain being one of them). Its magical properties are both protection and healing, and at this stage in the year, its properties of drawing abundance and prosperity, are most appropriate.
Sunflower - We take sunflowers for granted, they are perfectly named and loved by children of all ages. By this stage in the year the flower heads are full and heavy with that wonderful spiral of seeds and they spend the whole day gently turning their heads to gaze at the sun. In the Aztec temples of the sun, priestesses carried sunflowers and wore them as crowns. They symbolise the fertility of the Solar Logos.
Calendula - Little suns, pure joy, in all their shades from deep orange to pale yellow.
Colours of Lammas
All shades of green, with every shade of sun and harvest, from gold and yellow to deepest orange.
Blessed Lughnasadh 💛💛💛
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New Moons are a time of renewal, of checking in, sitting in the darkness and allowing ourselves to open up, and initiate in some new wisdom. This is your time of introspection and possibility of new beginnings. During the dark moon energy we can tap into its power to initiate new growth. This is where we are given permission to sit and be still, to listen to the innate knowing and understanding intuitively what new beginnings are.
New moons are when we set new intentions, and it is here in the dark that is truly the birth of creation. We sit in the unknowing, in the quiet, in the darkness, everything we ever imagine starts in ways we do not fully understand until we look back. We are closing the door behind decades of trapped energetic trauma, and this New Moon is here to hold you while you lean in to what is alive for you.
There is a perfect opposition in the cosmos, between the sun and moon at 28 degrees of Cancer and Saturn at 28 degrees of Capricorn. Saturn is at home in Capricorn and the Moon is at home in Cancer, the two of them are in their most aligned, natural, and relaxed state.
There is a harmonising mother and father energy to this new moon with the Moon and Saturn opposition, inviting balance into our lives and showing us where we need to nurture ourselves more with that motherly moon in cancer energy, and where we need to find the courage and the discipline to focus on what things we want with the father energy of saturn in Capricorn.
This is a really good time to integrate all the lessons we have learned through Eclipse Season, anything we have learned through cancer season, and even what came up for us during Mercury Retrograde.
This New Moon is a powerful time to connect with your shadows, and you may have been experiencing a lot of purging recently. Since the last New Moon we have been working through our shadow self, emotions have been high and this moon has highlighted where we need to focus our energy more and where it is we need to heal.
Take time to nurture yourself more this month, show yourself some extra kindness and shower yourself in love.
Setting intentions for healing and self-care will help you balance out all of these emotions that are stirring within you right now, make sure to take time to pause to appreciate you.
Anything that you can do over this next moon cycle to elevate your frequency will help keep your energy balanced while you navigate your way through this next ascension process.
To heal from what has been lurking beneath the shadows one must try to understand what is causing the pain or emotions that are bubbling up.
Ask yourself: What came up for you this month? What did you struggle with? What frustrations & irritations were note-worthy?
What lessons did you learn? What wisdom are you taking forward into the next moon cycle?
Sit with whatever comes up for you and integrate the wisdom from your higher-self and give yourself love and gratitude for being you.
I love you. Blessed New Moon xxx
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As we navigate our way through Eclipse Season, we can start to notice themes unfolding for us, we have been shown glimmers of what it is that needs to be transmuted within each of us an individual but also within the collective as a whole.
The Capricorn Lunar Eclipse at 22 degrees on 4th/5th July is here to help us deal with our shadow, ultimately bringing a wave of energy needed to release any hidden fears we may be holding on to. The last eclipse dealt with karma, and this next moon cycle offers us a breakthrough we have so desperately needed.
Eclipse gateways offer completion, and this Lunar Eclipse not only closes the curtains behind the current Eclipse Season, but it also draws to an end the Cancer/Capricorn Eclipse Cycle that we have been working through since 2018.
Cast your mind back to the first Eclipse of this cycle, what was happening for you around this time? What themes have stirred in your life since then? You may have been juggling the balance between work (Capricorn) and your personal life (Cancer) and called to set healthy boundaries so that you may pursue areas of your life that needed you the most, whether that be more self-care based decisions or more focus in your work life.
There is a revisiting of themes as we return to the huge impactful energy of Capricorn this month as Saturn rejoins Capricorn on 1st July, and Jupiter is conjunct Pluto, making this the second of the three conjunctions this year with themes of power control and expansion.
The Saturn/ Pluto conjunction on the 12th January 2020 at 22 degrees of Capricorn, struck a tuning fork for the whole year. Deconstruction of the old order has been the most prevalent theme this year but also abuse of power.
The last time we had this conjunction of Saturn (authority and responsibility) and Pluto (death, decay, transformation) in Capricorn was in 1517-1518 at the beginning of the slave trade in America, and now we are living through crumbling of authority which ties in with the abuse of power, the repeating theme for this year.
This Lunar Eclipse is a review, a feeling as though we are visiting the past, yet things aren't the same because of how much we have grown.
We are healing from all that came up during the Cancer New Moon Solar Eclipse, working with Cancer energy, learning about how to heal from lessons regarding helping and nurturing others.
The true gift of this Lunar Eclipse is allowing us to shed our skin, as with any Full Moon there is a final release or purging of what is no longer in alignment with you.
We are being guided to release old ways within ourselves, the ones that don’t serve us, the ones that keep us small. We are given this opportunity to return all that is no longer ours to carry to the Universe in exchange for new cosmic upgrades.
What are you holding on to that is no longer serving you? What are you holding on to that you would like the Universe to transmute for you?
Under the power of this Eclipse, the best thing we can do is be honest with ourselves. Be honest in admitting what is not working for us anymore, honest about what doesn’t feel right within us. It is through this powerful Eclipse portal that will free us from old paradigms and limiting beliefs.
Trust in yourself and trust that this Eclipse will help you surrender and release all that is weighing you down. Your only job is to trust and let go. Embrace whatever is coming up for you and trust that it is being cleared for a reason.
During this Eclipse take time to love yourself. Self-care rituals are needed through these times as the energy is so intense they can leave you feeling depleted and drained of energy. Be gentle with yourself and take time to recharge.
This is a culmination point in the moon’s cycle, where all of our emotions rise and bubble to the surface ready for us to feel them, so we can heal them. Feeling sensitive and emotional at this time is completely normal, it is your way of knowing you are ready to release them.
Finding ways to let these emotions and feelings go in a way that feels healthy to you is key during a Full Moon, sometimes what we need to release can trigger deep wounds within us, we must learn to embrace change and the unknowing and not feel guilty for putting ourselves first. Our truth is what makes us unique, we must find strength and courage to use our voice and share our truth when it is needed.
Once we pass through this Eclipse Cycle we will feel a deep sense of healing at the core of our soul, as though we have all been through a big cosmic wash, a spiritual cleansing with a light afterglow.
If you have put in the personal work, this Capricorn Lunar Eclipse will highlight feelings of achievement and satisfaction for a job well done.
Use this energy to honour your journey. Honour the changes within you and all around you, the upheaval, the hardships and the ebbs and flow of your life. Honour yourself and the version of you that you are today because of it all.
This is the last of this series of Cancer-Capricorn Eclipses, we won’t have another until 2027. We are witnessing a global deconstruction of tired, worn-out paradigms that do not serve us the people anymore. There is no longer room for a world driven from greed and heavily masculinity dominance, it is time to integrate love and compassion into the very core of our being.
We may not understand how life will unfold, or what is to come, but right now, in this present moment, all we can be is here, enough as we are.
As the moon is eclipsed in Capricorn, we can rest assured that this world is awakening from a deep and numbing slumber, to rise out of the ashes phoenix like to greet a dawning of a new world.
Blessed Lunar Eclipse xxx
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The New Moon falls at zero degrees of Cancer, and zero degrees of any zodiac sign is a powerful portal that represents a world of infinite possibilities. A New Moon is always for setting new intentions, and when it lands on zero degrees, this means this is a cosmic reset, a blank canvas for us all to create a new future.
On June 21st, as the Sun enters the sign of Cancer, we experience the Solstice, a moment where the Sun “stands still” as it reaches its farthest point north. This means that in the Northern Hemisphere we experience the longest day of the year and the shortest night.
Cancer is the ruling sign of the Moon, it represents feminine energy and is connected to the creative, nurturing, intuitive side of life, and is asking us to feel where we need nourishment and healing at this time.
Cancer, symbolically personified as the crab within the zodiac, carries her home with her wherever she goes, therefore she is always home. Listen to the nurturing mother wisdom of Cancer and find peace where you are right now. Embrace change, be brave and rise.
Cancer energy is all about feeling at home within the self, and learning to move through life connected to love and compassion. We all deserve to feel at home inside ourselves but also on this planet too.
I feel this Solar Eclipse is a portal of change; an opening of a new world, a new timeline, in which we, the brothers and sisters of this planet get to create. There has been a crumbling of old paradigms, old ways, outdated beliefs and systems falling apart. People are rising up and fighting for what they believe in, governments are collapsing, collectively, and we are waking up.
The destruction of what is no longer serving us means we have room to create a new world out of compassion and love, and everything that serves humanities best interest at large. We the people have the power, and we are extremely powerful beings, consciously co-creating with the Universe at every moment. Birthing things into existence. So if there’s something that doesn’t sit right with you, if you feel there is injustice in the world, then fight for it, fight for what you believe in and fight for the change, now is the time to become the change we wish to see.
It is a beautiful time for us collectively on the planet right now, there is a sense of coming together in union and sovereignty and I feel we can call on the energy of this Eclipse for what we want to experience both on a personal level and global level.
The energy of this New Moon Solar Eclipse, at Zero degrees in Cancer, falling on the day of Solstice, is going to feel electric and magickal on this special day, and it will stay with us for up to 6 months. Eclipses open many new doors, and oftentimes we can feel sudden shifts occurring abruptly, with eclipse energy they help us speed up the inevitable, so if there’s something that needs to shift or change in your life, this eclipse will give you the extra push you might need to take action.
Be mindful that any new intentions you set under the New Moon and any new choices we make around this Eclipse have the potential to last for many years to come, so now is the perfect opportunity to declare your dedication to a worthy cause!
We are closing one chapter and re-writing a new story, as a collective on planet earth we are coming to the end of one journey and are ready to start a new one. Be brave as we go through these big shifts, we have been preparing for this for our whole lifetime. This is our soul mission; to create change on this planet and c0-create a new earth, and that is why we all chose to come back at this time.
While we can expect upheaval and unexpected changes within the realms of our inner-worlds, home and family, there is a greater sense of this change happening on a larger scale, for our conscious collective family and the planet as a whole.
This ring of fire is a symbol of destruction and creation, death and rebirth.
The dark shadow of the Moon represents the cosmic womb of infinite potential and creation. The ring of fire represents the passion and fuel that is needed to birth this creation, but also symbolises the burning away of old ways, a reminder that we must burn to ashes all that does not serve us if we are to birth a new.
We all carry the potential to birth things into existence, within all of us lies a dark void, a place of deep wisdom and knowing, a portal so powerful just waiting to create new life. It is up to us to tap into this passion, the fire in our belly, to manifest our visions into our conscious reality.
The New Moon ring of fire is here to help us ignite our passions and fuel us on soul mission. We are being encouraged to follow our hearts, and use our inner fire to make the changes we need to see in this world.
Use this Moon to tune into your deepest desires, and set powerful intentions for where you want to grow. What changes do you wish to see within yourself? What new growth do you wish for yourself and for humanity?
The theme around these eclipses and current planets in retrograde will be resonating with our need for personal freedom, growth, expansion, making life changes and bringing a new found perspective of unity and peace. We are being encouraged to leave the past so we can arrive at our future.
Just as the Moon is in her shadow phase, we too can use this time of deep rest to sit with the darkness within us. Tune in to your inner wisdom, your intuition and listen to what it is that needs releasing, and make a commitment to yourself to take the necessary steps to create your perfect life in this new world.
Under the New Moon energies take time to visualise what you would like to draw into your life. Visualise what you want this new Earth to look like for everyone.
What is it that you desire? What does your heart want and what does the planet need? What world do you wish to be a part of? What world do you wish to create?
Send your love and intentions out into the universe to raise the vibration of humanity.
My prayer is going to sound like this.
“I send the highest vibration of light and love into every soul on the planet. I send this love into each and every heart. I ask that everyone open their hearts to receive this light, this healing, this love. May they be surrounded by the purest highest vibration of light, and may they know in their hearts just how loved they are, just how important they are, and just how much their soul is needed in this world. I ask that every soul on the planet be protected and guided at all times. I ask with the utmost respect and love in my heart.
I send this love with the highest and purest intention. May this love guide them, may it heal them, may it support them, may it remind them of the love that resides in us all. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”
This Eclipse is here to help bring big shifts and changes that will manifest on a global level. Everyone is feeling the shift in energy right now, a new pathway is opening for the planet, and this Eclipse is the first step we are all taking as a collective.
Whatever unfolds for you during these times, be sure to look after yourself in the process. Be kind to you, nurture yourself and show yourself and those around you love on the deepest level.
New Moon Blessings xxx
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New moons are a cosmic reset, a blank slate, where we get to create a new vision and imprint into the energy field of our multiverse, and we get to decide what is going to unfold for us in the next lunar cycle. This is our chance to cast our dreams out into the conscious stream of infinite possibility, an opportunity to set our intentions for what we want to manifest into our lives.
The New Moon happens once a month when the Sun and Moon are conjunct, a renewal of energy, a new force, a new alignment between the feminine (moon), and the masculine (sun), it is a cosmic reunion before they embark on their new beginning.
The New Moon in Gemini is a new beginning based around duality, and knowing that there is duality in all things… shadow\light, good\bad, yin\yang, male/female, day/night, sun\moon. There is great symbolism around this New Moon with the number 2, as the New Moon falls on the 22nd / 2020 at 2 degrees and 4 minutes (2+2=4), we also have Mercury and Venus squared to Neptune at 20 degrees, and of course Gemini being the twins.
The number 2 in numerology is the vibration and energy of balance, peace, diplomacy, intuition and emotion, and the ruling planet for number 2 is the moon. The number 2 symbolises the principle of coming together with another in union, and relates to pursuing your life purpose and soul mission.
This is a playful curious moon, one where we should strip back the hardened layers of our being to uncover the lightness and curiosity of the inner child, the version of ourselves that seeks fun and enjoyment in all things. This is a new beginning around our thought process, through how we make connections and communicating with others.
On May 20th we are moving away from the grounded Earth energy of Taurus into the quick mutable energy of Gemini, this will lead to more free flowing communication, conversation, and information exchange, we also may be feeling even more restless than we already are, with a stronger desire to be sociable and creating something new.
Gemini energy brings a social dynamic to the moon’s influence so now is a good time to start making plans with your tribe to reconnect, and brings an opportunity to connect with like-minded souls. Gemini is a social sign, so we may start to get more creative and inventive with how we choose to communicate. This is the perfect time to experiment with various social platforms as a way of communicating and to start practising healthier boundaries and communication between people.
While our communication may have had to adapt to the new ways of living recently, we are becoming more aware of how important it is for our health and well-being to be able to socialise and connect with people. Use the energy of this adaptable air sign to flow with the change of times under this New Moon.
We also have the second of three transits between Venus / Neptune square which creates tension and confusion between our boundaries, especially around relationships and money. Emotions can be feeling heavy, and you may not be able to find the words or the energy to speak what's on your heart. It is possible that your emotions may be feeling “stuck” and you may find it difficult to express.
Under the Gemini New Moon, ask yourself “am I expressing my most authentic truth?” Are you communicating your wants and needs clearly? If not, what is holding you back? Are you really listening to what others are saying to you and are their needs being met?
It is imperative that difficult conversations have their time to be aired, although it is not always easy to verbalise what is on your mind or heart, facing these issues can lead to liberation and connectedness between people. Often the root issue to any problem is linked to lack of or miscommunication between two people, however there are much larger themes on a global scale at play here.
If you are feeling like your energy is stagnant, you can use this time to create space by dancing, singing, painting, writing, or whatever it is that allows you to express and find some form of release. Tune in to the guidance of the twins and ask for direction, especially before choosing what you are going to say.
Pay close attention to your dreams and symbols that you are getting through, this is an indication of where you should be focusing your energy and even what you should be setting your intention around. Listen to the calling of your soul so that you can flow in the direction you are meant to be in.
Under this energy, we have to make time for self-love, it is important that we focus our energy on nurturing ourselves as well as others. Remember to come from a place of softness and understanding, allow yourself to feel what you feel, and when holding space for others as you wish to be held, give them the gift of deep listening.
This is a time to ask curious questions, to do this work out of kindness and willingness. Make time for play, see the world through childlike curiosity and let your introspective unknowing unfold with love through this next lunar cycle.
Blessed New Moon Cosmic ones xxx
]]>The Third and final Super Full Moon of the year falls on the 7th May 2020 in the sign of Scorpio at 17 degrees. Scorpio energy yields transformation and honours the cycle of life, death and rebirth. This Super Full Moon in Scorpio is a huge moon of transformation, a shedding of the skin, here to bring a new level of understanding and awakening.
The Scorpio Full Moon is also known as the flower moon, perfect for Taurus season as everything is coming into bloom. Like a flower we must surrender to the cycle of life and be open to lose parts of ourselves in order to blossom into another.
We have a profound Taurus \ Scorpio axis with the Sun and Moon facing each other bringing harmony and balance in their cosmic embrace, a beautiful dance between life and death, one is ending while another is just beginning as they close out this moon cycle.
When a Scorpio moon falls, it usually signifies a closing of a chapter, a rebirthing of a more spiritually aligned version of yourself. Whether you are conscious of it or not, there is some deep healing on a soul level that is purging its way out and this Super Full Moon is here to illuminate your truth.
Old thought patterns may be rising to the surface, self-limiting beliefs and possible wounds from past relationships may also be coming to light, this can feel quite intense however we need these moments to serve as reminders of how far we have come and how much we have grown.
Use this time to be still and express gratitude for yourself and acknowledgement for everything you have done, everything you have manifested, transmuted and shifted. Remind yourself of any struggles, hard choices, and the steps you took to get to where you are now before you entered the unknown.
The energy of this moon wants you to dream and be open to possibility, open to transformation on a deep level and open to another version of events happening, one that is powerful and impactful. We must try not to get lost in paranoid thinking or allowing ourselves to create emotions born out of fear or worry. Often we can adopt the victim mentality and we must not let ourselves get into the habit of projecting false narratives based on fear, worry or the need for control.
Despite the physical separation and the confusion of what has unfolded for most of the world, we must avoid the villain and the underdog narrative and be more conscious of choosing to adopt a unitive mindset, one that speaks of love, compassion, inspiration and oneness.
During a Full Moon we go through periods of emotional intensity, everything is heightened and we feel more. The moon, which is closely connected to water, is in a water sign, and the most deep of them all, Scorpio, the sign of transformation and intensity. You may find yourself overwhelmed with sorrow during this Full Moon, know that when you cry it is a beautiful blessing of cleansing and release and whether you understand your emotions or not, please allow it to flow and give yourself permission to feel it all so that your soul can integrate it for you to heal.
Scorpio can be linked to secrets, mysteries and digging deep. You may be feeling the urge to uncover something that isn’t sitting right with you. As with every Full Moon it is a time of illumination, and this moon may reveal to you issues of trust and betrayal. There are big themes playing out right now about what is true and what is not, and there are huge shifts in energy as we move through this collective awakening as we start to see waves of truth and issues coming to light.
This is a harmonious loving moon, it is a moon that is deeply water influenced and has a lot to do with deep inner healing, reconnecting to your true self and your authentic need. We are being called back home to ourselves, back to a place of grace, love and self forgiveness.
If you had full compassion for yourself, and you could heal all of your insecurities, let go of everything that makes you feel unworthy, what would your life look like if you knew your greatness? If you walked through the world reaching out to others as though you have fully forgiven yourself and found ultimate compassion for who you are, who would you be and what would you look like?
Scorpio learns by conquering its fear, by going beyond what it sees as a challenge and growing as a result. It has an instinctive understanding of the taboo and the darker side of life, and when the Scorpio Full Moon shines its light on those that are forbidden or feared, it transmutes them back into love by releasing them to the light.
You can tap into Scorpio energy for its courage, grit and bravery when focusing on healing parts of yourself you’d rather keep hidden, and for choosing to face your fears. Scorpio energy is the best sign for a laser beam focus when looking towards a goal. It has the ability to lock on to a vision and is unrelenting until it has achieved that, making this the perfect opportunity to re-assess our goals and use this Scorpionic energy to birth something new within you.
This can give us great strength in our lives at this present time as we adapt to our new pace of life, allowing us to overcome the fear of change and the unknown.
During our physical lockdown we can use this time to strengthen our thoughts by choosing to consciously raise our vibration by living in the present; moment by moment. We reach higher levels of consciousness by sending out frequencies through our thoughts and emotions, constantly emitting vibrations out to the Universe and co-creating our reality.
Knowing how powerful we are is our power during lockdown, using your thoughts to create and manifest isn't just about focusing on today and tomorrow, it is about creating a new era, a whole new world for humanity.
You can choose to see this pause as a chrysalis that you are spinning and weaving in every moment, working on the beautiful butterfly that you are going to become. What do you want your butterfly to look like? What do you want your world to look like?
This moon heralds in a new sense of self perspective, one that looks deeply and consciously at our mind, thoughts and actions. This is a moon for self liberation, and a time for celebrating your fertile dreams.
Under the light of this Super Moon we are being asked to shed a skin, release deep emotions, and release any guilt we are holding on to. This moon is asking us to feel the openness and connectedness in which we can start to move through the world.
This moon is about forgiveness, healing, and reprogramming your conscious mind, and liberating yourself with the harmony that comes with shedding that layer and baring your authenticity.
Enjoy this powerful month of change, shifting, and transformation!
Happy Super Full Moon xxx
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