Everyone is a Mirror

Everyone is a Mirror

The Full Moon- when the face of the Moon is fully illuminated by the light of the Sun. In astrology, a Full Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are in exact opposition to one another. On Friday, the light of the Sun in Aries will illuminate the face of the Moon in its opposite sign: Libra. 

Aries is the sign of individuality, identity and ego. 

Libra is the sign of partnership, relationships, and marriage. 

Aries initiates the personal relationship with self. 

Libra initiates the external experience of relationship with other.

Ruled by Mars, Aries is the warrior- courageous, brave, and decisive. Aries is the sign of individuality, identity and ego. Its energy initiates the personal relationship with self.

Ruled by Venus, Libra is symbolized by the scales- fair, harmonious, and balanced. Libra is the sign of marriage, partnerships, and relationships. Its energy initiates the external experience of relationship with other.

The Sun is a symbol of pure consciousness- it is where our attention is. In the sign of Aries, our awareness is on our idea of self- who we are, what makes us unique, and how we assert ourselves. The Moon in Libra illuminates our emotional need for relationships.

The lesson of this Full Moon is to align who you are with your purpose. 

What relationships support you? How does your life path and purpose support your relationships?

Surround yourself with the people who make you feel empowered and free, and have the courage to redefine or release the relationships that disempower you.

Live in your truth, and remember that we are here to uplift one another.

Full Moon Blessings.

xx

Dazed and Confused

Dazed and Confused

Why does it feel like Mercury is still retrograde? Confusion, lack of clarity, difficulty articulating thoughts…

Mercury is still in Pisces- and will be there for another week. It’s cleaning up the mess its made since the beginning of February.

If this retrograde has been extremely difficult for you (it’s been harder for me than other retrogrades), it may be partially due to the fact that Mercury in Pisces operates in a very non-linear, abstract way. Mercury represents the mind. It is the quickest planet orbiting the Sun, and is the most variable in terms of speed and direction. Mercury is quick, intellectual, and likes to gather information. Mercury is a symbol of our cognitive process- it is how we think, process information, communicate and express ourselves.

But Mercury doesn’t do so well in a sign like Pisces. In traditional astrology, the Sun and Moon our two luminaries, rule the signs Cancer and Leo. Moving outwards from those signs, Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, Venus rules Taurus and Libra, Mars rules Aries and Scorpio, Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces, and, finally, Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius.

When Mercury is in Gemini or Virgo, it is considered to be in its domicile- it is familiar and understands the energy well. Pisces is the polarity (or opposite) of Virgo. Mercury in Virgo is discerning, discriminating, critical, and detail-oriented. As you can imagine, Mercury in its opposite sign, Pisces, is non-linear, abstract, and impractical.

If you happen to know your natal placement of Mercury, you may better understand why this transit has felt especially confusing. Pisces is a water sign- it is yin, receptive and intuitive. All of the yang signs are expressive, action-oriented, and move energy outwards. The yang signs of the zodiac are: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. If Mercury was in any of those signs at the time of your birth, then your mind may have a more challenging time understanding thee watery, fluid energy of Pisces.

Look up your natal Mercury if you don’t already know it! There are several websites that will calculate your birth chart by simply entering your date of birth, location, and time of birth- if you know it.

Regardless of your own personal placement, this Mercury retrograde has been one of the most challenging ones for me personally, and for those close to me.

Hang tight though! Mercury moves into Aries in just one week!

The Dream Space

The Dream Space

Every day the Sun, Moon and planetary bodies are all moving and expressing various energies. The Sun represents our pure consciousness- it is where our attention is. In the sign of Aries, our attention and awareness is on our self and our identity.

However, the next few days will combine not just the energy of the Sun in Aries, but the energies of the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Neptune all in the sign of Pisces. Mercury stationed direct last Thursday after its 3-week retrograde, and will remain in its shadow period until April 16. As Mercury stations direct it hovers at a particular degree point- and at the moment it is in line with Neptune, the planet of illusion and unreality. As Mercury begins to pick up speed this week things will slowly begin to reveal themselves.

In addition to Mercury and Neptune- Venus and the Moon are also in Pisces. Venus entered Pisces last week and will remain there until April 20. While Venus is in Pisces, the energy is one of unconditional love: intuitive, non-linear, and devotional love. This love can lack boundaries and can be self-sacrificing, but it is a space of deep compassion and empathy.

Wherever the Moon is, that is where our emotional awareness is. The Moon in Pisces brings feelings of romance, sensitivity and tenderness. The Moon will only be in Pisces until Wednesday night- but with all of the other planetary energy in this sign, emotions can run deep.

This is a time of patience, of slowing down, and treating others with kindness. Things may still feel fuzzy, confusing, or uncertain… but this will all pass. Be with your feelings, let them pass through you, and breathe deeply.

The Ram Jumped Over the Moon

The Ram Jumped Over the Moon

Welcome to Aries Season! In the language of astrology, Aries season begins at the spring equinox and is the beginning of the zodiac in tropical astrology. The sun stays in Aries from March 20-April 20. Aries is the sign of the self, the individual, and the ego. Symbolized by the ram, the energy of Aries is direct, decisive and independent. 

Every year there are twelve New Moons- twelve lunar cycles where the Sun and Moon come together in the same zodiac sign.

On April 5, the Sun and Moon join together in the sign of Aries.

What is a New Moon?

A New Moon is a time to begin again. The face of the moon is dark, as is the night sky. New Moons occur when the Sun and Moon join together, and on April 5, they are meeting Aries: the sign of individual identity. Every New Moon brings the possibility of creative potential. A New Moon in Aries is a time to feel empowered in the uniqueness that is you. It is a time to step into your creative potential- with courage and boldness.

This New Moon asks,

“Who am I? Is who I am in the world in alignment with my highest self? What fear based beliefs are holding me back from expressing myself authentically and unapologetically?”

New Moons require faith. It is a time to set an intention, but remain unattached to how the intention will manifest. Get to know yourself, honestly and fearlessly. Move forward in the direction of your dream, trusting that you will gain more clarity and confidence as align your self with your dream.