New Moon in Leo

Heart of Gold: New Moon in Leo

Something new is taking form. We move into darkness this evening as the Sun and Moon join together at the 8th degree of Leo. Leo is the sign of the sun, the sign of the heart, and the sign of gold. At the New Moon we begin again, and in the sign of Leo, we initiate a new cycle- one of living from a courageous, heart-centered space- unafraid to express our creativity.

Leo shines in the spotlight. Its energy is magnetic and abundant. At its true essence, Leo reminds us to take ownership of our uniqueness, and that there is enough light for everyone. Leo emanates from the heart, from the center- just as the sun radiates light from the center of our solar system.

At this New Moon, Mercury is beginning to station and move forward in the zodiac again. Mercury has been in its retrograde cycle since July 7, turning our mind inward and reviewing the previous couple of weeks. The stopping point of Mercury is at the 23rd degree of Cancer. The lunar eclipse that took place on July 16 was at the 24th degree: Sun in Cancer, Moon in Capricorn. As Mercury moves through the final degrees of Cancer and back into Leo, listen for any messages you may have missed or overlooked at the time of the full moon. Mercury retrograde can be a time of insight, as information surfaces that may not have been as obvious prior.

This New Moon is a time to set an intention of creation. What does your soul long to express? What if you could express this desire without fear or doubt or judgment?

Trust your heart- then surrender your attachment to the outcome.

Over the next couple of weeks the planets moving through Leo will be in conversation with others planets- bringing us expansion and abundance, as well as challenging us to go with the flow and embrace change.

Your heart is gold. Let it shine brightly.

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Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

On the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, we celebrate the solstice. The sun moves into the sign of Cancer tomorrow morning on the west coast, marking the beginning of summer. Cancer is the sign of the home, of family and our sense of belonging. Cancer is intuitive, emphatic and protective. But its energy can also be overly cautious, moody and defensive. Just as a crab’s shell protects what is of most importance, Cancer can have a hard exterior.

Ruled by the moon, Cancer’s energy changes, shifts, and moves in a circuitous way. With Mercury and Mars already moving through the sign of the crab, our minds and our desires have already been infused with this energy.

The north node of the ecliptic is also in the sign of Cancer, so while the sun moves through Cancer, we will have two eclipses. Eclipses occur when the path of the Earth orbiting around the sun intersects with the moon’s orbit around the Earth. Symbolically, the north node is thought to be the direction that we are moving towards and striving for. On a collective level, this means we are in need of more connection, vulnerability and empathy.

The south node is in Cancer’s opposite sign: Capricorn. Capricorn is the sign of worldly ambitions, of rules, and of traditions. If Cancer is the energy we need when we are feeling hurt or broke, Capricorn is the energy that keeps us grounded and level. We need both: unconditional love as well as structure. Love cannot thrive and grow without healthy boundaries. Cancer and Capricorn both have the ability to build walls. Cancer brings emotional inclusivity, but also has the potential to shut down and have its guard up. Capricorn holds traditions and boundaries in place, but can be stoic and detached.

For the next four weeks, the Cancer-Capricorn axis will be highly activated. Mars moved into Cancer on May 15, and Mercury moved into Cancer on June 4. Saturn has been in Capricorn since December 2017, and Pluto has been there since 2008. Cancer season will bring unexpected shifts, encouraging us to move through layers of fear and uncertainty. Cancer season also holds the second of three Mercury retrogrades of 2019. On the surface June has appeared to have forward momentum, but July will bring a time of reflection and reprocessing.

This is not a time to fear or to isolate. It is important to remember that everything is energy: every thought, every emotion, everything we can see, and everything we cannot see. Summer is a time of abundance and manifestation. The sunlight allows us to access our inner radiance and shine from our hearts.

Celebrate the solstice by connecting to nature, and allowing your inner light to shine.

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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