The tides begin to turn as the Moon wanes, cycling towards completion. This new Moon begs for more- more of everything. It especially wants you to feel more- so that you can start making some bigger changes for yourself. This may not be a comfortable process. Watch excess on every level and notice where you're just trying to numb or mask your painful shadow parts.

New Moon is on July 4th at 05:02 am. Metaphorically this is a day of independence in the US, which suits this new Moon and waxing cycle to come very well. How much freedom will you feel? That depends on your willingness to show up for yourself and break open the shadow you are clinging to.

At the time of the New Moon, four connections to Ardra nakshatra occur. The new Moon is in Ardra as well as the Sun. The sign on the horizon is Gemini, placed acutely in Ardra. Gemini's ruling planet, Mercury is in this constellation as well. The ruling planet of this star pattern is Rahu, insuring that shadow will be encountered.  Rudra owns this part of the sky and as the storm god, he is sure to deliver. He especially offers emotional outbursts connected to anger and rage. Big waves of tears, grief and pain can be moved as well, which is an important next step for all of us- after just finishing up a Mula Nakshatra waning cycle that certainly tilled the inner soil.

Ardra nakshatra awakens the emotional body in powerful ways and stirs the inner prana. The power of Rudra is dense, compacted emotional body energy that effects the pranic winds and its fluidity of movement. This power can be used in many different ways. It can provoke powerful creative life force energy, or destroy the inner wisdom- or both. Ardra nakshatra natives are known for their bigness and lack of satisfaction with anything but all-star status. I often refer to this constellation as the "rock star" lunar mansion because it is notorious for big energy- big emotion that is. Prana is responsible for life and the absence of prana is death. The pranic winds (maruts) moving in the physical body, stir the emotions and provoke the feelings within. Prana is synonymous with Rudra. Since disrupted prana or life force energy is the root cause of all illness, Rudra can also heal these dis-eases. He is fierce and provocative, strong and forceful in his power.

The effects of this new Moon and the waxing cycle to come will provoke big energy and movement of the inner winds. This can be a powerful ally of support for your healing process. Step into this process with intention and surrender to the grief that will be bursting forth. Your ability to move with the powerful emotional waves will deepen the level of healing that can take place at this time. Resisting the waves will prove futile, and only intensify the emotional body. Anger is just repressed sadness, repressed grief. Deepen your relationship with your own grief process and the many losses you've experienced. Grief gives us the opportunity to learn the art of deep surrender. Avoiding or neglecting the steps necessary for change will only delay the process and make it more painful. This is a Rahu ruled nakshatra after all and he notoriously brings intensity to whatever he touches. Your job is to lean into the pain, challenge and darkness, not resist.

This process of awakening that is provoked in this cycle is particularly connected to changing the mind and old stories- as Ardra's sign, Gemini, is ruled by the mental body, Mercury. The effects may be felt on the level of relationships, creativity, writing, hands, arms and shoulders, as well as all forms of communication. Ketu's drishti on Sun, Moon, Venus and Mercury at the time of the New Moon, insures breaking open and breaking free in the cycle to come.

As the emotional body cup fills and expands in the coming two weeks, pay close attention to what you are releasing. What is there no more space for, no more tolerance for? What do you need to release in order to make more space? What are you inviting in to this space being created? This must be an intentional process. Notice where you're resisting this opening and releasing process as much as you consciously can.

Look for stories that say "I don't have time", or "I don't have the money," as well as "Things are fine". These are all messages that you are staying in your comfort zone and resisting getting your needs met in new ways. It takes radical awareness and dedication to move beyond the old story of scarcity, but will be worth your effort. All you have to do is keep showing up for yourself- fully, in deep presence. It also requires you say yes to new resources and support for your path.

Many wait until the pain is so horrific that they seek support. You don't have to wait that long. This cycle may force you to take action because of the pain. Notice your willingness to move in closer. Notice your resistance to showing up and being with yourself in your pain. Notice how easy it is for you to avoid it and cover it up. Be especially mindful about drugs, intoxicants, caffeine and uppers like sugar in the weeks ahead. Cravings will be stronger. This is just your way of avoiding the emotional body issues that are arising. Stay true to course and be clear about your direction.

This cycle will be stirring the emotional body very acutely. Use this Creative Ritual (psychokinetic imagery process) as a resource for working with the emotional body and lean in closer to the messages arriving.

1) Where to do you feel the challenging emotion in your body? Name the emotion and notice where it lands within you. Be specific. Are there colors, textures or shapes that arrive with this place in the body? Are there any words or messages? Keep leaning in closer and listen carefully.

2) Create an image of your challenging emotion. What does it feel like? What colors, textures and shapes arrive? Create an image that expresses your experience and sensations within your stomach/solar plexus. Spend at least 20 minutes creating this image. I suggest using paints or craypas and a large piece of paper. Title your image. In your journal or on the back of the drawing answer this question:
If your image could speak what would it say?

3) Movement Exploration. Using your image as the inspiration for your dance, begin to move your body in response to your image. Let your body move in response to your image- as though your body is having a conversation with it. Let the colors, shapes, textures etc. invoke a response and let your body express this through movement and sound. Continue to develop your dance for 5 to 10 + minutes. Then respond to these questions: I sense, I feel, I imagine.

4) Harvesting. Answer these baseline statements in your journal once you have completed
the previous steps.

I am
I want
I need

I sense
I feel
I imagine

Mercury has just moved to Gemini, joining the combust pair Sun and Venus- marking a month long transit of mental body clean up. The mental body likes this thought provoking, creative sign, but will meet some heat and conflict with the tumult of Sun and Venus during this transit. The Moon continues to wane, inviting in depth and introspection as well as emotional body sensitivity. Mars will finally go direct late week, inviting in forward momentum with action steps, courage and inner strength. Sun continues through Rudra's nakshatra, Ardra, provoking strong and challenging emotions, immense power and determination. Stay with it and lean in to the inner messages calling to you.

Monday, June 27th
Moon in 8th tithi
Ashtami

Monday begins with Moon transiting the final sign of the zodiac as the emotional body continues to wane. Endings increase. Let go and release. Where are you clinging or holding on, unable to surrender? As Moon continues through Uttarabhadrapada, connect with your depths and inner wisdom. Dive deep within and find your inner knowing. There is potent transformation available to those who are committed to the exploration of their unconscious territory. Your willingness will take you far. Let your body wisdom be the catalyst for deeper exploration. Where do you feel the challenges you face- within your body? What does this part of your body have to share with you? Listen carefully for the messages and the needs arriving. Your presence alone can be a healing resource.

Late evening, Moon moves to the final nakshatra of the zodiac, Revati, ushering in the support and guidance of Pushan. He support your path with resources. What are you gathering?

Tuesday, June 28th
Moon in 9th tithi
Navami

Moon is in transition, release and seeking closure. Notice your emotional body and its need for completion and letting go right now. What are you finishing up and digesting from the previous cycle? As the Moon finalizes its passage through Pisces and Revati nakshatra today, pay special attention to endings. Tidy up loose ends and attend to any needs that will support completion. You are preparing to invite in new possibilities and potential in the coming days. Are you ready? Have you created space for the new?

Late evening, Moon steps into Aries, crossing the tumultuous gap between water (Pisces) and fire (Aries), signaling endings and beginnings. As Moon lands in the first sign of the zodiac, it sparks renewal and a shift towards openings and fresh starts. Once the lunar mirror lands in Ashwini nakshatra, rejuvenation becomes necessary. Attend to self care, health, wellness and vitality. Cut away and release that which doesn't support your inner life force energy.

Wednesday, June 29th
Moon in 10th tithi
Dashami

Moon travels through Ashwini nakshatra, supporting healing and nourishment through health, wellness and creativity. The Ashvini-Kumara twins rule this constellation, guardians of Ayurveda- the oldest living health science alive. The Ashvini-Kumara twins use the arts as one of their remedies for healing and transformation as they recognize that the healing arts cover all aspects of Creative Intelligence. Allow your creativity to be awakened from within. Support your Shakti, life force energy, to enliven and flow with potent creative acts.

Early evening, Moon shifts into Bharani nakshatra, Yama's domain. The theme of creativity continues, but is intensified by Yama's transformational power. The yoni symbolizes the strength and power of the Divine Feminine and both her wisdom with birth and death- opens and closes. Vulnerability and strength
are intimately intertwined here. Ride the edge and use your vulnerability as a resource for inner change.

Thursday, June 30th
Moon in 11th tithi
Ekadashi

Moon continues through Bharani nakshatra, requesting restraint, determination, rest and balance with physical needs. As the Moon shifts into Krittika nakshatra in the afternoon, heat and appetite increase. What are you hungry for? What needs to be purified and released? Late evening, Moon moves to its exaltation degrees in Taurus, amplifying the need for comfort, security and financial support. Emotions deepen and inner tides become stronger. How do you ride the waves?

Mars is now direct! The stuckness shall move. The action steps will come forth. The passion will rise! Mars is direct! For those signs ruled by ‪‎Mars‬ like Aries and Scorpio, life will start moving forward more ardently now. Enjoy! Now start showing up for yourself. Notice where you've been neglecting and avoiding. You say you want change, get clear on where you're in your own way. If it's not working, it's time to look in the mirror and do something differently.

Mars goes direct on June 30th and must travel back through Libra once again, covering the territory he already moved through. This will take him until July 12th when he re-enters Scorpio. As Mars moves back to Scorpio, he rejoins Saturn here, this time until September 18th. In total, Mars will march through his own sign the majority of the year. Because he must contend with Saturn as well, there is ample opportunity in the coming months to truly integrate polarities that are causing you disconnections and disassociation.

Read more about Mars direct in Libra

Friday, July 1st
Moon in 12th tithi
Dvadasi

As Friday begins, the Moon shifts into its mulitrikona degrees, continuing through Taurus- the sign connected to the 2nd house of the zodiac. Mulitrikona planets function at about 75% of their energy, meaning the Moon will be feeling the impact of stronger currents. You may notice emotions are extra high or extra low, or swinging between extremes. Pay attention to these messages as the feelings emerging are important reminders about needs- needs that are getting met and needs that are not getting met. Your job is to find all the ways in which you are blocking the nourishment from your life and being.

Just after noon, Moon moves to the creative and manifestation oriented nakshatra, Rohini. Ruling power couple, Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati, bring creative intelligence with them. Knowing how to work with their supportive energy will help you bring forth your dreams into reality. Where are you blocking the creative flow? How is your story of scarcity, of lack, of not being enough, keeping you from aligning with your full creative potential? It's time to start changing that old story. Gather new resources and support. Stop thinking you can change this without doing something radically different!

Saturday, July 2nd
Moon in 13th tithi
Trayodasi

Moon is waning and close to emptiness. Potential increases. New possibilities arrive. Release is taking place. How do you work with the loss, the slowness, the vulnerability arriving? How do you shape the potential, the openings being created? The first half of the day continues to activate strong creativity. Use this time for manifestation and clarifying your vision, dreams and desires. Where do you feel this landing in your body? What does your imagination stir within?

Just before noon, Moon shifts to Mrigashirsha nakshatra and a certain fickleness arrives. The deer influences the day with its flighty movements and cleaver will for nourishment. What are you moving towards? What are you moving away from? Where are you showing up for yourself and receiving the support you need? Where are you resisting and refusing to change old behaviors, beliefs and actions? Nourishment takes work and your willingness to keep moving towards this truth. The ruling planet of this constellation is Mars- currently teetering at the edge of Libra at 29 degrees. Your actions, choices and steps are not clear right now. Go slow and be very intentional with your choices. Stay in alignment and right-relationship with your inner warrior.

Sunday, July 3rd
Moon in 14th tithi
Chaturdashi

The ever changing Moon continue to move through the skillful and tender constellation Mrigashirsha. It's flighty nature mirrors the movements of a deer, while its symbol is the antler. The branching antlers symbolize the strong medicinal and aphrodisiac qualities offered by the ever growing extension of this powerful animal. Keep reaching, extending and branching out. Your ability to stay in the growth process, rather than stagnation, will keep the life force energy moving through you. Where are you resisting your inner growth process? How is this impacting your outer growth as a result?

Late evening Moon shifts into Gemini, joining Sun, Mercury and Venus there as well. The Moon steps into a conflict zone as Sun and Venus continue to track each other under less than 10 degrees apart. Your emotional body kicks in and heats up. The mind will be equally provoked. Keep landing within. Use the discomfort as a resource for change. What is not working? What is? Life is about finding the resources and working with the challenges as a resource for transformation. Ready to get to work?

Monday, July 4th
Moon in 15th tithi
Amavasya

New Moon is on July 4th at 05:02 am. Metaphorically this is a day of independence in the US, which suits this new Moon and waxing cycle to come very well. How much freedom will you feel? That depends on your willingness to show up for yourself and break open the shadow you are clinging to.

At the time of the New Moon, four connections to Ardra nakshatra occur. The new Moon is in Ardra as well as the Sun. The sign on the horizon is Gemini, placed acutely in Ardra. Gemini's ruling planet, Mercury is in this constellation as well. The ruling planet of this star pattern is Rahu, insuring that shadow will be encountered.  Rudra owns this part of the sky and as the storm god, he is sure to deliver. He especially offers emotional outbursts connected to anger and rage. Big waves of tears, grief and pain can be moved as well, which is an important next step for all of us- after just finishing up a Mula Nakshatra waning cycle that certainly tilled the inner soil.

Read more about the New Moon in Gemini

A tempestuous full Moon jump starts the week. Be very attentive to your steps. Go slow, pause and listen deep within. Chaotic energies will be high on and around the full Moon, so take this into consideration when making plans, traveling and moving your body. Partly it is because you are less grounded and less attentive- and partly it is due to what is influencing you cosmically. This is an opportunity to go slow and listen to your inner needs very carefully. Whatever is coming to the surface, give it your presence. You are being cracked open right now in new ways, powerful ways- in order for you to bring the light to the parts of you that have been hidden and neglected. It's time to awaken and burst forth! Find your grounding chord and hold on!

Monday, June 20th
Moon in 15th to 1st tithi
Purnima to Pratipad

The June full Moon is on Monday the 20th at 05:02 am Mountain Daylight time. Moon will be transiting Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra at the time of the full Moon. Rahu gives his shadowy gaze to the Moon, as well as the tempestuous pair, Sun and Venus, currently combust in Gemini. The heat and uncertainty will be palpable in the cycle to come, increasing overwhelm and confusion. The necessity for uprooting, creating change and moving into right-relationship with the chaos principle, will be imperative.

Movement, change and momentum will increase through branching out, reaching and extending. Imagine it, then create it. Explore new possibilities, try new resources, ask for support in new ways. Communicate your needs and reach towards that which will increase your nourishment. Many will feel stuck in the chaos and unable to see past the turmoil, undermining your ability to create and manifest. This cycle is an opportunity to work with the chaos, to use it as a resource for deep transformation and change.

It is also Summer Solstice for the Northern Hemisphere today. The light, inner and outer, is at its peak.

Read More about the full Moon and Solstice in my June Full Moon Wisdom

As evening arrives, Moon shifts into the second constellation of Sagittarius, PurvaAshada. Let the water flow. Allow the wisdom of Apas, the water goddess, to support the movement and flow of your inner ocean.

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Tuesday, June 21st
Moon in 1st and 2nd tithi
Pratipad to Dvitiya

The majority of the day, Moon moves through the watery, second constellation of Sagittarius, PurvaAshada. Ruling planet Venus will request attention to your life force energy, while the deity Apas will support the flow. Venus, however, is currently in a heated battle with the Sun, combust and burning. Life force energy, Shakti, is fragile. Pushing, forcing or over-doing it, will not serve you. Notice where you are depleting your self, your inner awareness, and going against your divine feminine wisdom. The antidote to the heat is slow, steady and attentive steps that bring you into sacred pause. Listen carefully to your needs and cool down. Listen to all four bodies equally.

Late evening the Sun energy takes over as Moon shifts into UttaraAshada. Sun has just shifted into Ardra nakshatra, moving through Gemini. The forces within are intensifying. The heat is on. Stay out of the fire.

Wednesday, June 22nd
Moon in 3rd tithi
Tritiya

Just after Wednesday begins, Moon moves to Capricorn. Saturn and Mars both give their drishti. As rulers of Capricorn they request an integration between action and inaction, while the emotional body will likely feel the heat and the pressure of this. The Vishva Devas bring their principles of righteousness and inner intelligence with them today. They rule the domain of UttaraAshada nakshatra, enforcing the Laws of Nature and that which aligns with dharma. Going against ones dharma has dire effects on success and one's evolution. Sun rules this constellation as a planetary energetic guide. Currently in battle with creative planet Venus, he is scorching the life force energy within. Purification is high and the heat is turned up!

Late afternoon, Moon shifts into the sacred portal between constellations, known as Abhijit. Also called the 28th nakshatra, this star is a place of sanctuary, a place to land within. Use this time to set intentions, quiet the mind, pause and check the four bodies. Meditate, get embodied, spend time with the Divine Mother in nature. Listen and awaken your receptivity. What do you hear? This gap is open until midnight so plan your action steps accordingly.

Thursday, June 23rd
Moon in 4th tithi
Chaturthi

Moon continues to move through Capricorn and enters Sravana as the day begins. Sun and Venus are now in the extreme and often brutal nakshatra, Ardra. The challenges with their battle may intensify in the coming days, heating the emotional body especially. Sravana is ruled by the Moon, so expect your emotion body to need extra attention today. The drishti of Saturn and Mars increase the pressure and fire. Forcing or pushing actions and desires will result in disappointment, frustration and rage. Where can you surrender, pause and make adjustments that create more space between you and your story? How is your personal mythology impacting your choices and agenda right now? Do you have the support you need to weather this storm? Gather resources and guidance.

Late Thursday evening, Moon moves to the Mars ruled nakshatra, Dhanishata. The Vasu Devas  collide with your inner light and support your illumination. You may try to force this process, but it won't work. Your ripening is unique and extraordinary. Let go of your time frame and surrender.

Friday, June 24th
Moon in 5th tithi
Panchami

Moon transits Capricorn and Dhanishta nakshatra, receiving gaze from Mars and Saturn. Pressure and heat effect the emotional body. Strategies, set goals and clarify your intentions- but know when to surrender and find ease. Just before noon, Moon moves to Aquarius, joining the spiritual planet Ketu. Notorious for disconnecting, the emotional body will be extra fragile and sensitive in the coming days. Jupiter and Rahu give their gaze- currently in exact degrees. The dance between human and spiritual needs intensifies. Notice where the lack of clarity is keeping you from making empowered choices. As Moon continues through Dhanishta, the light within intensifies. The Vasu Devas support shining and being seen. Frustrations may arrive for those who are not feeling seen, heard or acknowledged. What do you need? Who and what do you need for greater support?

Late night, Moon moves to Satabisha nakshatra, provoking healing and insight. Attend to self care tonight and avoid choices that take you off your path. Mind your health.

The exact conjunction of Rahu and Jupiter instigates a fierce battle between polarities. Rahu is the demon self, or human self, while Jupiter represents the spiritual self. Who will win? This collision of Jupiter and Rahu in Leo will provoke an interesting dance between the god-self and human-self. Saturn gives his stern, forceful gaze to these two planets from his perch in Scorpio. This focused energy will add an extra layer of intensity to the already powerful force of Jupiter and Rahu. When the energy of Rahu and Saturn conjoin, a Rudra effect is stirred. This can bring power, potency and intense movement as well as quick changes. This combination increases the theme of working with power authentically and carefully which will intensify after Jupiter moves to Virgo in August.

Rahu and Jupiter invite an integration of opposing forces. This is a time for your inner god to meet your inner demon, your light to meet your darkness. These forces are at play within each one of us. What is your relationship with your darkness? With your light? This will be an opportunity to get more intimate with your modes of operation. Wherever you've been neglecting your darkness, spiritually by-passing, or avoiding it unconsciously, it will show up to test you and your power at this time.

Normally, Jupiter is a comfort and a support, yet the relationship between Jupiter and Rahu is contradictory. Your demon and god qualities will be forced to face each other in the first six months of this cycle. How can both get their needs met, in order for greater harmony within? Where have you been avoiding this integration of your human and god qualities? This is a great time to be aware of where you may be refusing to look at your human parts with authenticity. Simultaneously, spirit is a great ally and a wonderful resource for extra support. However, even spirit wants you to evolve as a human being. It's time to be a fully integrated human. Gather the resources you need for this process.

Read More About Rahu and Jupiter and Their Transit Through Leo

Saturday, June 25th
Moon in 6th tithi
Shashti

Moon moves through Satabisha today- Varuna's constellation. He sees all and is notorious for a highly critical response to his "all seeing" vision. His ability to notice everything and see with his thousands of eyes, means that nothing gets past his gaze. Taking care of your health and healing practices during Satabisha transits is especially vital, as he will punish those who go against Natural Laws. Cut, clear and sever that which does not serve your health and wellness- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Clean up your life and notice where you are complicating things with lack of attention and intention.

Late evening, Moon moves into Purvabhadrapada nakshatra and the need for balance- inner and outer- increases. How can you honor the needs of your human self and spiritual self?

Sunday, June 26th
Moon in 7th tithi
Saptami

Balance and integration are powerful themes today as Moon continues through Aquarius the sign of integration of opposing forces. Ketu's conjunction with the Moon insures there will be a release process- either forced or obliged. The drishti of Rahu and Jupiter on the Moon will invite in an extra necessity for balance and harmony between opposites. As Moon moves through Purvabhadra, Ajaikapada forces the issue of inner and outer balance. He dances between worlds- insisting you step into a more harmonious dance with all your different parts. What polarities are in conflict within you? Part of you wants something new and different, yet another part of you resists the change. Be honest about these needs and stabilize within your body for more integration. The physical is the only things that's real- right now. Stay connected. Moon shifts into Pisces late afternoon, stirring endings and final release. Late Sunday evening, the Moon arrives into Uttarabhadrapada nakshatra and your depths are stirred.

As June closes, Mercury makes another transition, moving into Gemini- joining the combust pair Sun and Venus. Late evening on June 26th, Mercury shifts into Gemini, its own sign, marking a month long transit of mental body clean up. The mental body likes this thought provoking, creative sign, but will meet some heat and conflict with the tumult of Sun and Venus during this transit. This trio will continue to track each other closely through the end of July, so be mindful of the heat and keep your mind cool. The burning heat of the Sun provokes a purification process, this time influencing the mental body. However it may not be comfortable or even effective during the transit.

Read more about Mercury in Gemini

Monday, June 27th
Moon in 8th tithi
Ashtami

Monday begins with Moon transiting the final sign of the zodiac as the emotional body continues to wane. Endings increase. Let go and release. Where are you clinging or holding on, unable to surrender? As Moon continues through Uttarabhadrapada, connect with your depths and inner wisdom. Dive deep within and find your inner knowing. There is potent transformation available to those who are committed to the exploration of their unconscious territory. Your willingness will take you far. Let your body wisdom be the catalyst for deeper exploration. Where do you feel the challenges you face- within your body? What does this part of your body have to share with you? Listen carefully for the messages and the needs arriving. Your presence alone can be a healing resource.



* Timing given is Mountain Daylight time.

Do you ever catch yourself feeling like "it's not enough" on some level of your life?

It might show up as not enough money, not enough time, resources, support or love. Perhaps you feel you are not enough- in your relationships, as a parent, with family or at your job.

This story of lack, of scarcity, is carried by almost everyone. It shows up in many different ways- affecting your ability to receive the nourishment you need and locking you into a highly critical personal narrative that emerges to undermine your sense of safety and support. You probably feel yourself doing more as a result. Doing more work, putting in more time, feeling depleted in the process. Yet, no matter what you do, you never seem get ahead or conquer this feeling of "it's not enough".

The story "it's never enough" is a powerful force- one that will keep you stuck in cycles of malnourishment, instability and co-dependency.

Like every human being, your ancestral legacy is handed down to you and your story of scarcity is no different. The patterns, behaviors and experiences that were shared with you epigenetically (or energetically), imprinted your being. Your familial stories hardwired you for making certain choices, having certain behaviors and activated likes and dislikes.

My story of scarcity began before I was born. I entered a life where my needs could not be met fully. There was not a feeling of safety and support often nor immense happiness and joy surrounding my birth. I arrived to a mother who was already depleted- taking care of another small child and a partner who was struggling on a variety of levels. My mother's own story of lack had multiplied and taking care of yet another person with needs, I imagine, felt overwhelming to her.

When my father died suddenly just after my first birthday, the lack intensified within me. The immense shock, grief and trauma surrounding his death, undermined my ability to feel worthy or supported. In fact, this woundology that I've carried about not being "enough" for my father to stay on the planet, has impacted me greatly.

Three years ago my mother passed suddenly and left me with heart wrenching grief. I spent my entire life trying to be "enough" for her and yet again I was not "enough" on some level to keep her here on the planet.

Of course on the conscious level, I know this story doesn't make sense, but my unconscious terrain has perpetuated a very shadowed story of "not being enough" as I am. This "not enough" story has been a powerful force that has undermined my ability to feel safe, supported and loved.

As I continue to explore the territory of my personal mythology and allow my grief to be a healing force in my inner awakening, life has dramatically shifted. Understanding the nuances of my early childhood experiences and how they have sabotaged and undermined my ability to feel safe, supported, grounded or even willing to stay rooted in my body, has been vital for my recovery process.

My story of lack has directly impacted my finances. This ability to feel safe and supported, or to make choices that support further stability, has been directly connected to money.

In fact, your relationship with money is always going to mirror to you what your biggest needs are. Where you are stuck in lack, scarcity or "not being enough".

Pause here and notice.

What is your story with money?

Do you always struggle to make ends meet?

Are you able to make money, but just can't seem to keep it or save it?

Is there plenty of money, but still a sense of depletion and malnourishment anyway?

Is your financial stability intimately connected to someone else taking care of you?

Notice how your story with money is connected to not feeling like you're "enough" on some level of your life.

How does your money story connect with your story of lack in other areas of your life?

The fact is they are intimately connected. Wherever you are not feeling "enough" within yourself, this will be mirrored to you within your finances.

These old stories and wounds can be re-patterned, changed, healed and transformed. In fact, for the last five years, I've dedicated my efforts to deepening my experience of support and stability- both inner and outer. The massive instability I've experienced, has forced this need to intensify and has activated deeper desires for a sense of grounding.

Fortunately my embodiment resources and tools have been a powerful way for me to deepen my relationship with stability and support, changing my story in positive ways. I am happy to share that how I work with my instability is very different these days! My choices are radically different- which means I no longer create the immense instability I used to, nor am I attracting it to myself. I'm also very conscious of the instability when and if it arrives- so I can use it as a resource for deepening my inner change.

Metaphorically, the legs and feet are your grounding and stabilizing resources within the body.

Legs and feet are connected to the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th houses of the jyotish chart- or Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces as well. The planets connected to these houses and signs can be important resources which may offer you a road map to re-patterning your relationship with stability and support. Use your jyotish chart as a resource for understanding your scarcity, lack and instability story.

The process of sustainable and lasting change begins within. It begins with the body, with sensation, with slow steps that move you closer to the feeling of being steady and grounded.

When the feelings of instability have been where your focus and attention has been for so many years, it requires diligence and "retraining" in order to strengthen and clarify the feeling of stability instead.

The wisdom of somatics and embodiment training are gentle, yet powerful resources for creating lasting inner change.

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The June full Moon is on Monday the 20th at 05:02 am Mountain Daylight time. Moon will be transiting Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra at the time of the full Moon. Rahu gives his shadowy gaze to the Moon, as well as the tempestuous pair, Sun and Venus, currently combust in Gemini. The heat and uncertainty will be palpable in the cycle to come, increasing overwhelm and confusion. The necessity for uprooting, creating change and moving into right-relationship with the chaos principle, will be imperative.

Movement, change and momentum will increase through branching out, reaching and extending. Imagine it, then create it. Explore new possibilities, try new resources, ask for support in new ways. Communicate your needs and reach towards that which will increase your nourishment. Many will feel stuck in the chaos and unable to see past the turmoil, undermining your ability to create and manifest. This cycle is an opportunity to work with the chaos, to use it as a resource for deep transformation and change. How will you lean in to the turmoil, rather than away from it? What is the underlying root cause of the chaos that is stirring?

What you are seeking is most certainly more grounding, support and stability. The chaos undermines your ability to feel the stability that you are seeking. Be honest with yourself. Are you addicted to the instability? The old patterns of chaos and calamity? The self doubt and uncertainty? As well as the overwhelm? You are perpetuating these patterns and beliefs through your relationship with your mental and emotional bodies. Intercept the stories as they emerge. Track your patterns and behaviors diligently. Seek resources and support to help you re-frame, recreate and restructure your old stories and conditioning.

Mula nakshatra is notorious for pulling you off your dharmic path. Nirrti, the goddess of adharma (against dharma) is the ruling deity here. Her shadow and illusion come in the form of chaos and calamity, keeping you in a perpetual storm- in fight and flight. The adrenals get taxed in this constant state of movement for no reason. Be mindful of your actions, choices and steps. Understand that she will be purposely working against you, undermining your sense of knowing and clarity. You may not be making wise choices in this cycle- unless you are truly grounded, embodied and connected to your tap root!

The antidote to Nirrti's chaotic ways and lack of dharmic support, is through your body wisdom. Let the body be how you resource and connect to your truth, clarity and purpose. When you are struggling to make decisions and align with your direction and dharmic path, it will be your body that guides you home. Do not make decisions or take action steps in a frazzled, disembodied place. Be conscious of the food choices you make as well. There will be a tendency at this time to over consume caffeine and stimulants as well as excess sugar. You may stay up too late and get off your good routine, forget to take care of your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body needs. Stay as close to your inner resourcing as you can at this time. Allow spirit to be a resource as you uproot, change and transform from your depths. Stay out of the self-induced chaos as much as possible.

Summer Solstice is also Monday, June 20th at 4:34 PM MDT. This is the first day of summer for the northern hemisphere as well as the longest day of light. The Sun will be rising earlier and setting later, creating extra illumination. This natural phenomenon is metaphoric for the increasing light within you, as well as the ripening taking place. With the Sun/Venus combustion currently, it's also a reminder to watch for excess heat and burning up too much of your life force energy. Stay cool, go slow, take sacred pauses and deep breaths. Stay in water and near water as much as you can. Don't get burned!

Use this self tracking process as a resource to weather the storm and the challenges of the cycle ahead.

The week begins with a waxing Moon and Venus just arriving in Gemini, a friendly sign. The heated war between Sun and Venus pauses as Venus shifts to Gemini on June 12th. The previous weeks have purified, clarified and helped you simplify life, relationships and needs. This trend continues once Sun hops into Gemini on the 14th. Once again, watery Venus will be closely conjunct fiery Sun, causing a heated combustion to take place. This war story continues for the coming months- on again and off again. Pay close attention to themes with relationships, money matters, self worth and power issues as they will be flaring up as a result of this dynamic. Remember this is an opportunity for you to clarify your needs and do the necessary clean up both inner and outer. Mars retrogrades back into Libra late week. Some space is created between Mars and Saturn and the conflict between these opposing forces downgrades to an exchange of signs. In this way, they can give each other more support, rather than excess conflict. Enjoy a bit more increased momentum in the coming weeks.


Monday, June 13th
Moon in 9th tithi
Navami

The mental body is activated today as Moon moves through Mercury's sign, Virgo. Just as Monday begins, Moon shifts to Hasta nakshatra- insight and awakening arrive. Savitr rules this constellation, ensuring that light, wisdom and truth will be present within you. What are you not seeing? What have you been refusing to acknowledge or accept? Today, the vision will be bright, your sight will be illuminated. Pay attention and move towards the light. Clarify and activate your inner truth. Your inner knowing will be strong so listen carefully.

Tuesday, June 14th
Moon in 10th tithi
Dashami

Mid morning, Moon shifts to Chitra nakshatra and Vishvakarma brings his focused action steps and momentum. Mars rules this star and he is now in the gap between Scorpio and Libra. The door is open between these signs, causing energy to circulate between vulnerability and balance. Use the unknown to cultivate new possibility. Chitra translates as "the brilliant" and is symbolized by a shining jewel. It's a highly creative constellation, bringing the creative process to life. As Moon moves through the 10th Moon phase today, dharma is enlivened. Put your dharmic work into action. Carve out your path. Create through your inner brilliance. Let your subtle realms be the resource for awakening your steps. Late evening Moon moves into Libra, stirring creative energy and the need for balance. Go slow and use the body as a resource for finding stability.

Just before noon, Sun moves to Gemini, joining Venus here, continuing their heated battle between fire and water, precision and flow, human and soul needs. This cycle is a potent refinement process that will ask you to be get clear and focused about your desires. There is ancestral support and guidance for those who lean into this spiritual resource. Mars gives his gaze to Gemini (until he shifts back into Libra), which is a challenging sign for him as the warrior and mind don't get along (the ruling planet of Gemini is Mercury). However, Mars does connect well with both Sun and Venus, so he lends his support for action and momentum nonetheless. Ketu's gaze to Gemini, shifts the focus, bringing disconnection and restructuring, while at times offering disassociation as well.

Read more about Sun in Gemini in my June Horoscopes

Wednesday, June 15th
Moon in 11th tithi
Ekadashi

Moon moves into Swati nakshatra late morning as Sun continues to land in Gemini. Our light source is- both inner and outer will feel vulnerability enlivened as he adjusts to his new home, rejoining close proximity to Venus simultaneously. As Moon moves through Libra, a Venus ruled sign, it mirrors the need for balance, stability and grounding today. Swati nakshatra undermines this need with its constant movement- often increasing distraction and detachment, rather than balanced forces within. The winds will be blowing in and around you so find your earth based resources and the support you need to counter the air quality. Are you stuck in excess movement, or can you stop, pause and attend to your roots more consciously?

Thursday, June 16th
Moon in 12th tithi
Dvadasi

The first half of the day is connected to Swati's movement and the winds of Vayu who continue to rule the day. Ground, stabilize, make friends with your prana. After noon, Moon shifts into Vishaka nakshatra and duality arrives. Finding the integration between opposing forces is vital. The split in your being undermines your empowerment, clarity and strength. What is the need underneath your opposition? The part of you resisting your power and purpose? Seek unity with all parts of you. You must befriend the part of yourself that is resisting and saying no. This is where your greatest resources reside.

Friday, June 17th
Moon in 13th tithi
Dvadashi

Late morning, Moon moves to its debilitation sign, Scorpio, passing over sandhi Mars who will move to Libra later today. Moon will also conjunct Saturn in the coming days as it transits through Scorpio. This impacts the emotional body with contraction, tenderness and grief. Suffering is unleashed from the emotional body. Do you surrender to the waves or resist and suppress the pain? The emotional body is requesting your attention and diligence in the coming days. Soften and lean in. Give yourself extra time and space to honor the pain emerging. Moon shifts to Anuradha nakshatra late afternoon, bringing support through transformation and regeneration, as well as through friends and loved ones. Go slow and honor the emerging emotions rising within. Some may feel a certain flatness. That's your emotional body going into freeze. Find resources to help you thaw.

On June 17th, retrograde Mars returns to Libra. Mars has been in retrograde motion since April 15th,  transiting Scorpio with Saturn- who is also retrograde right now. Normally, Mars would be excited to transit his own, familiar territory, however, an intruder also occupies his home. Right now this enemy (Saturn) is in his enemy’s sign and uncomfortable digging up the depths and subconscious territory of Scorpio.

Read more about Sun Mars in Libra in my June Horoscopes


Saturday, June 18th
Moon in 14th tithi
Chaturdashi

Moon transits Scorpio and Anuradha nakshatra today. The Moon is in its final phases of the waxing cycle. Mitra, the ruling deity of Anuradha, brings support from friends and tradition, but requires you to dive into your depths for transformation and change. There's a certain rising from the ashes, growing from the mud and reaching for the sky. Your body wisdom will be the catalyst for this momentum- for your grounded sense of self and your steady steps. Late afternoon, Moon shifts to Jyeshtha and collides with retrograde Saturn. The mental and emotional bodies will be sensitive and needing your extra attention. Be gentle and kind to yourself. Go slow, be steady. Ground from within. Attend to your inner sensitivity, your grief and all that is stirring and transforming within. Tides are high, surf your inner ocean.

Sunday, June 19th
Moon in 15th tithi
Purnima

Moon embarks on the final stages of the waxing cycle, entering fullness and stirring the chaos of release and transformation. The Moon finishes up its time in Scorpio and debilitation, separating from conjunction with Saturn and completing its movement through Jyeshtha nakshatra today. Indra is the ruler of this constellation, bringing with him deep sensitivity as well as strength, power and passion. It's vital that you attend to your emotional body, likely stirred and provoked by the mental body, stories, old paradigms, your unconscious terrain today. This is a time to break open, break free, release and transform your old woundology. Where are you resisting? How can you lean in closer and listen with your presence?

Early evening, Moon makes the leap into Sagittarius- from water into fire- landing in Mula nakshatra. Nirrti, the goddess of adharma provokes your transformation and change. Deepen your relationship with the chaos, but separate yourself from the addiction to it.

Monday, June 20th
Moon in 15th to 1st tithi
Purnima to Pratipad

The June full Moon is on Monday the 20th at 05:02 am Mountain Daylight time. Moon will be transiting Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra at the time of the full Moon. Rahu gives his shadowy gaze to the Moon, as well as the tempestuous pair, Sun and Venus, currently combust in Gemini. The heat and uncertainty will be palpable in the cycle to come, increasing overwhelm and confusion. The necessity for uprooting, creating change and moving into right-relationship with the chaos principle, will be imperative.

Movement, change and momentum will increase through branching out, reaching and extending. Imagine it, then create it. Explore new possibilities, try new resources, ask for support in new ways. Communicate your needs and reach towards that which will increase your nourishment. Many will feel stuck in the chaos and unable to see past the turmoil, undermining your ability to create and manifest. This cycle is an opportunity to work with the chaos, to use it as a resource for deep transformation and change.

It is also Summer Solstice for the Northern Hemisphere today. The light, inner and outer, is at its peak.

Read More about the full Moon and Solstice in my June Full Moon Wisdom

As evening arrives, Moon shifts into the second constellation of Sagittarius, PurvaAshada. Let the water flow. Allow the wisdom of Apas, the water goddess, to support the movement and flow of your inner ocean.

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The new Moon in Taurus and Rohini nakshatra behind us, a creative and passionate cycle begins. As the Moon continues to wax, manifestation comes to the forefront. Needs increase, as well as the awareness of what your needs are. It's time to create what you want and get results! But be sure to start this process by first honoring the the seeds you're planting with tenderness and presence. Sun and Venus in combustion continue to heat things up this week. Mercury joins this steamy dynamic on Tuesday, amplifying mental body tenacity. Rahu and Jupiter move closer together, causing confusion and overwhelm with power, authority and the masculine, as well as intense desire. Mars moves to the edge of Scorpio, preparing to land back in Libra next week. Seek resolution with your actions.

Monday, June 6th
Moon in 2nd tithi
Dvitiya

The week begins with the intense energy of Ardra just as Moon begins its waxing cycle. The emotional body is still fragile, inward and sensitive. Moon moves through Gemini, while its ruling planet Mercury moves to the edge of Aries. The mind and emotions are delicate today and Ardra's ferocity may provoke unpredictable emotional outbursts from you and from others. Passions are high, confusion is strong, overwhelm is present. Do you choose to land in the storm or in the eye of it. You get to use your power with freewill. How do you use your inner strength? Before midnight, Moon shifts to Aditi's domain- offering nourishment, resources and softer, gentler steps. Where do you feel this sense of support in your body. Keep landing back here again and again.

Tuesday, June 7th
Moon in 3rd tithi
Tritiya

As Moon continues through Punarvasu today, allow your steps to soften. What are you learning about your needs? What resources feel out of reach? What are you calling in for the cycle to come? Drop into your inner wisdom and allow Aditi's expansive awareness and unifying clarity to help you align with deeper presence. Early afternoon, Moon shifts to its own sign, Cancer, bringing more feeling to the heart center. Without the gaze of the other planets, the Moon will be able to experience more purity in the coming days. Late evening, Moon moves into Pushya nakshatra, the nourishing star. Keep landing in the sensation of being full, taken care of, comforted and well fed by life. Where do you feel this in your body? Allow your breath to bring you back to the now.

June 7th, Mercury shifts to Taurus, joining the heated dynamic of combust Venus and Sun who continue to track each other closely. Retrograde Mars and Saturn also give their gaze to these three planets, which causes heat and pressure to intensify. The mind heats up in this transit and may feel extra sensitive, vulnerable and charged as a result. This cycle will provoke inner excavation and transformation within the mental body. Explore places where you are stuck, resistant or refusing to make change. There is liberation possible for those who directly face bad habits, inner conflicts and the opposing forces within. Relationships will prove to be a profound mirror for this change process. Notice where you are rejecting the very nourishment you crave.

Read more about Mercury in Taurus in my June Horoscopes

Wednesday, June 8th
Moon in 4th tithi
Chaturthi

Moon continues through Pushya today. Your job is to keep landing in the sensation of nourishment within. Where does this feeling arrive in your body? As challenges and conflicts pull you out of this sweet, solid center, use this feeling as a mantra, as a tuning fork continually. This essence is your reminder of who you truly are. You can keep landing back in this place of comfort over and over again. You will likely need extra reminders today, so give your self sacred pauses consistently. Late evening, Moon shifts to Ashlesha nakshatra and Sarpa's energy of illusion and confusion sets in. The mental body will be in a quandary. Try not to loose sleep over this. 

Thursday, June 9th
Moon in 5th tithi
Panchami

Ashlesha's quality of transformation is enlivened today, but not without heating up the mental body. As a Mercury ruled nakshatra, the mind is intimately connected with the flavors of this star. Mercury is now moving through Taurus with combust Venus and Sun. This steam is clouding the mind and may cause excess heat as a result. Making big decisions right now is not ideal. Watch out for rash choices and making decisions in an aggravated or extreme state. You may also feel uncertain about what to say yes to and what to say no to. Pause and align with your inner knowing before making any decisions. Late evening, Moon leaps into Leo, a tricky gandanta (gap) between water and fire signs. Sudden change arrives as sparks fly. Moon will be amplifying the challenging combination of Jupiter and Rahu in the coming days. Be mindful about how you use your energy and power.

Friday, June 10th
Moon in 6th tithi
Shashti

Ketu and Saturn give their gaze to the Moon over the next two days as Moon moves through fire sign Leo. Moon also conjuncts the powerful combination of Rahu and Jupiter who are currently only a couple degrees apart. Jupiter symbolizes purity of knowledge and wisdom as well as spirituality, while Rahu is notoriously connected to the opposite- impurity, confusion and strong worldly desires. The Moon will be mirroring these parts of your inner landscape and personal mythology very acutely at this time. What do you need to identify about your relationship with power and authority? Who and what is keeping you from stepping into your full body yes?! Where are your human and spiritual parts in conflict? Call in your ancestors today for guidance and support as Magha nakshatra is illuminated. Late evening, Moon shifts to the fertile and creative nakshatra, Purvaphalguni. Create something.

Saturday, June 11th
Moon in 7th tithi
Saptami

Purvaphalguni epitomizes creativity, fertility and the act of creation. Put your Creative Intelligence to good use today by planting your seeds of desires with consciousness and clarity. Manifestation is a strong theme this waxing cycle and today is a powerful day to support this process. Be aware of where you are forcing or pushing for outcome. Where are you resisting full abundance and all possibilities? Be clear about your needs, but let the Universe organize intelligently for you. Keep your vision alive through painting, drawing, dancing, singing and creative acts! Where do you feel your abundance within? Where does this wisdom land in your body? Use this feeling to create and inspire more. Be very cautious today and tomorrow of burning up your Shakti, life force energy. Less is more. Venus is at the edge of Taurus now. Your feelings and creative resources are fragile and vulnerable in the coming days. Be attentive to your inner waters.

Sunday, June 12th
Moon in 8th tithi
Ashtami

Minutes after Sunday begins, Moon shifts to the latter half of the Phalguni constellation, Uttaraphalguni- ruled by the Sun, shifting into Virgo mid morning. The ancestors love your consistent, thoughtful steps. Actions that align with integrity, legacy and lineage. Yesterday brought strong desires, today will ask you to be present to your long term stability and need for sustainability. Part of you is pushing too hard right now and forcing outcomes. Are these really the steps that will bring the most fruitful harvest? Be very attentive to your choices, energy use and what you give and share. Less is more on every level right now. It's way too easy to burn out and misuse your life force energy. Go slow, even if your tendency is to speed ahead.

The heated war between Sun and Venus pauses as Venus shifts to Gemini on June 12th. As Venus enters a friendly sign, it separates from the fire of the Sun for a moment. Though Mars still gives his gaze to watery and creative Venus, he charges her up, rather than burns her out. This is a very powerful cycle for creativity and potent manifestation. The previous weeks have purified, clarified and helped you simplify life, relationships and needs. This trend continues once Sun hops into Gemini on the 14th. Once again, watery Venus will be closely conjunct fiery Sun, causing a heated combustion to take place. This war story continues for the coming months- on again and off again. You may notice relationships, money matters, self worth and power issues to be flaring up as a result of this dynamic. 

Read more about Venus in Gemini in my June Horoscopes

Monday, June 13th
Moon in 9th tithi
Navami

The mental body is activated today as Moon moves through Mercury's sign, Virgo. Just as Monday begins, Moon shifts to Hasta nakshatra- insight and awakening arrive. Savitr rules this constellation, ensuring that light, wisdom and truth will be present within you. What are you not seeing? What have you been refusing to acknowledge or accept? Today, the vision will be bright, your sight will be illuminated. Pay attention and move towards the light. Clarify and activate your inner truth. Your inner knowing will be strong so listen carefully.

* Please note, the format for my horoscopes has changed. I will now be sharing in-depth monthly Horoscopes only. Thanks for following along.


June begins with a new Moon in Taurus, it's exaltation sign. Moon will be in strong degrees, in Rohini nakshatra at the time of the New Moon on June 4th. There will be confusion between inner and outer in the cycle to come, so finding balance between external needs and internal needs will be important for the first half of the month. At the time of the new Moon, Sun, Moon and Venus are all in exact degrees, placed in the highly creative Moon ruled nakshatra, Rohini. All three planets receive direct gaze from retrograde Saturn and Mars, adding pressure and heat to the mix. There is a deep purification process happening with relationships, money, comfort and support in the waxing cycle to come. Clarify what you are creating, burn away what doesn't serve or honor your needs, turn the discomfort into resources for inner and outer change. Read more about the New Moon and Waxing Moon Cycle in my Moon Wisdom.

The month concludes with a full Moon in Sagittarius on June 20th, while Moon moves through Mula nakshatra. This is s Tikshna nakshatra, sharp and dreadful. Mula is connected to uprooting and the chaos that comes with transition, transformation and change. The healing that can take place with this dramatic upheaval can be profound, but many influenced by this star become addicted to the turmoil, rather than using it for cleaning and clearing, renewal and growth. What is your relationship with your inner chaos? Where is your grounding cord. Find it and hold on.

Mercury in Taurus

June 7th, Mercury shifts to Taurus, joining the heated dynamic of combust Venus and Sun who continue to track each other closely. Retrograde Mars and Saturn also give their gaze to these three planets, which causes heat and pressure to intensify. The mind heats up in this transit and may feel extra sensitive, vulnerable and charged as a result. This cycle will provoke inner excavation and transformation within the mental body. Explore places where you are stuck, resistant or refusing to make change. There is liberation possible for those who directly face bad habits, inner conflicts and the opposing forces within. Relationships will prove to be a profound mirror for this change process. Notice where you are rejecting the very nourishment you crave. There is an inner authority behind your torment. What does it tell you about your malnourishment? Where can you lean in closer to hear its need? This inner need is the same balm that you must use for healing the wound. You'll find the nourishment you crave deep within you. By leaning in closer to your darkness, you'll find the answers you seek, the tenderness you desire, the love and acceptance that feels so far way. Feed your inner realms first, before asking others to meet all your needs.

Mercury in Gemini

As June closes, Mercury makes another transition, moving into Gemini- joining the combust pair Sun and Venus. Late evening on June 26th, Mercury shifts into Gemini, its own sign, marking a month long transit of mental body clean up. The mental body likes this thought provoking, creative sign, but will meet some heat and conflict with the tumult of Sun and Venus during this transit. This trio will continue to track each other closely through the end of July, so be mindful of the heat and keep your mind cool. The burning heat of the Sun provokes a purification process, this time influencing the mental body. However it may not be comfortable or even effective during the transit.

This cycle is intimately connected to release, transformation and uprooting- especially with regard to relationships and the "other". It will require great balance and skill on your part to integrate all parts of your being- without negating or avoiding your needs. Cut away and clear out the rubble, the distractions, the illusions. The parts of you that avoid the truth. What is standing in your way of being fully supported- feeling safe to land within your power, purpose and brilliance? If you want it, create it, but realize you're going to need support. What kinds of support are you attracting to yourself? Do you have the resources, guidance and tools you need?

Venus in Gemini

The heated war between Sun and Venus pauses as Venus shifts to Gemini on June 12th. As Venus enters a friendly sign, it separates from the fire of the Sun for a moment. Though Mars still gives his gaze to watery and creative Venus, he charges her up, rather than burns her out. This is a very powerful cycle for creativity and potent manifestation. The previous weeks have purified, clarified and helped you simplify life, relationships and needs. This trend continues once Sun hops into Gemini on the 14th. Once again, watery Venus will be closely conjunct fiery Sun, causing a heated combustion to take place. This war story continues for the coming months- on again and off again. You may notice relationships, money matters, self worth and power issues to be flaring up as a result of this dynamic. 

Purification is taking place as Sun burns away the impurities of Venus, the planet of harmony and love, money and relationships. Venus is also an asura, or demon, representing our human self. While Sun is represents the spark of the soul, connecting you to spirit and your physical body. In this release process that is taking place, a powerful energy of transformation is also enlivened. As you create space for the new, be intentional with what you fill that space with. Venus enjoys the creative, connective, co-creative sign of Gemini, which inspires the creative process and your inner creative powers to increase. However, the Sun's focus on this energy will be asking you to clarify your steps and the purpose of your efforts. Less will be more as Sun inspires precision. Venus will prefer flow, expansion, movement and uncertainty. Can you harmonize these opposing forces? You are in a re-creation process, finding your core truth and values. Your willingness to release will support the ease of this cycle.

What are you invoking and manifesting through this purification process? Who and what do you need to support you in this process of change? Ketu's gaze upon Venus insures there will be a release and letting go process taking place, but honor that you are still refining your needs. Can you honor that whatever is being taken from you is necessary on some level in order to help you step into your new being? How do you surrender to the changes? Do you say yes to abundance, by letting go of the parts of yourself that keep you in endless struggle, lack and disappointment? Why settle for lack, when you can have all that you desire? Trust that if the there is pain, challenge or struggle, it means you are in misalignment on some level. Your job is to clarify and simplify your steps, actions and choices so that you are attending to only the essentials. Clarify what you need and don't be misguided by excess. Gains come to those who can honor simplicity, while not resisting the nourishment that is arriving to offer its support. You can only receive when you let go of something else and create space for it. What's standing in your way of the increases and gains?

Sun in Gemini

Sun moves to Gemini on June 14th, joining Venus here, continuing their heated battle between fire and water, precision and flow, human and soul needs. This cycle is a potent refinement process that will ask you to be get clear and focused about your desires. There is ancestral support and guidance for those who lean into this spiritual resource. Mars gives his gaze to Gemini, which is a challenging sign for him as the warrior and mind don't get along (the ruling planet of Gemini is Mercury). However, Mars does connect well with both Sun and Venus, so he lends his support for action and momentum nonetheless. Ketu's gaze to Gemini, shifts the focus, bringing disconnection and restructuring, while at times offering disassociation as well.

This Sun cycle has a strong spiritual element to it, if you can move beyond the pain, struggle and challenges. Allow spirit to help you align with your core truths, your inner knowing and the essence of who you are and what you need. Further refinement and release will be essential with relationships. Forced connection will lead to pain, struggle and torment. It should not be hard, but serendipitous and gentle. The heart and the head may still feel confused, resistant, chaotic and overwhelmed, so allow this challenge to become a resource for how you move forward. Do you know how to use your struggles as resources for powerful change? The gift is hiding in the pain. Part of you is resisting the truth and your inner awareness. Your job is to find the essence of your being, stripped of the haunts and shadows that keep you in the dark. Keep purifying and allowing the inner conflicts and battles to be resources for finding your core truth. All parts of you deserve to be seen, heard, noticed and honored. Your resistance to your own pain is what keeps you locked in the struggle. Ask for new resources, support and guidance to lead you home. Let Spirit be a part of this journey and remind the ancestors that you need their wisdom as well.

Mars in Libra

On June 17th, retrograde Mars returns to Libra. Mars has been in retrograde motion since April 15th,  transiting Scorpio with Saturn- who is also retrograde right now. Normally, Mars would be excited to transit his own, familiar territory, however, an intruder also occupies his home. Right now this enemy (Saturn) is in his enemy’s sign and uncomfortable digging up the depths and subconscious territory of Scorpio.

As Mars moves through Libra, your focus on balance, stability and comfort may intensify. There will be an exchange of energy between Libra and Scorpio now as Mars rules Scorpio and Saturn is considered exalted in Libra. This may balance out the conflicting energy of both planets, helping polarities to harmonize and integrate more fully. Simultaneously it will be necessary to clarify tasks, goals and business structures in order to move forward without delays and frustrations. Relationships and finances will also request your focus, insisting that you pay attention in more concentrated ways. The need for balance and harmony with these areas of your life will be provoked, transformed and upgraded. Support this process by aligning with the theme of balance and honoring inner and outer needs. Forcing and pushing will result in excess frustrations and delays. Slow steady steps will win the race and help you move forward in a sustainable way at this time.

Mars goes direct on June 30th and must travel back through Libra once again, covering the territory he already moved through. This will take him until July 12th when he re-enters Scorpio. As Mars moves back to Scorpio, he rejoins Saturn here, this time until September 18th. In total, Mars will march through his own sign the majority of the year. Because he must contend with Saturn as well, there is ample opportunity in the coming months to truly integrate polarities that are causing you disconnections and disassociation.

The misalignment may activate in charged, passionate and contentious ways, however, the healing that can take place within Scorpio’s territory is like no other. The nature of this sign is depth and transformation. If you are willing to lean into the hidden parts of your being and diligently dive into your subconscious and unconscious territory, you will harvest pearls undoubtedly. However, those who resist, avoid and continue to suppress their emotional body messages, will find their discomfort and challenges amplified. The soreness and pain is nothing more than a request to lean in closer, look, notice and allow the shadow to emerge. As your dark matter rises, it can find its natural way of release. Movement is the medicine. Remember that the majority of this Mars and Saturn conjunction in Scorpio, the conjunction of Jupiter and Rahu will be active as well. Your darkness is requesting more wisdom on multiple levels as a result.   

Themes for this coming Mars transit strongly include unifying polarities and extremes within your being. This may be through masculine and feminine forces, authority and subordinates, shadow and light. You may identify that your force versus surrender needs more integration. Strong themes of opening and closing will emerge in forceful and dramatic ways. Be prepared to let go. Clinging will only intensify the pain. Trust this process of release as it is moving you closer to your inner truth, the purpose of your life and path.

Dharmic awakening is possible as old doors will close swiftly. Are you willing to open new doors? Reach for the knob even if you’re in the dark. Work with your power authentically and consciously. Be true to your needs and move towards your strength, but notice when you are misaligned with your empowerment. True power is the harmony of masculine and feminine forces. Can you feel this within your body? Let the spine be an integration point and notice the sensations that strengthen and support this understanding. Expand what you think is possible for yourself. What are you willing to risk, to let go of, in order to receive more nourishment, truth and power? Move towards the nourishment of balance. Can you find the simplicity in the complexity?



*Horoscopes are based on your Vedic (sidereal) rising sign. You can also check your Moon and Sun signs for further insight. Do the same with your Navamsa signs for further clarity. Do not use these horoscopes with your Western sign (Tropical) as there is likely no correlation. These horoscopes are meant to be used as a broad overview of the current transits and obviously do not address the specifics of an individual’s unique chart.

Aries: The past becomes present, the old comes back to the forefront. Remain present to the mirrors showing you what needs to be re-seen, re-noticed, re-evaluated- within yourself. You may gain inspiration and a new clarity about what you need and how you want it. Particularly pay attention to your relationship with power. How do you use this part of yourself? With consciousness or unconsciousness? This is a time to start awakening your unconscious use of energy. Where you let it go, where you are not in right-relationship with it. Your nourishment is directly connected to your power source. It behooves you to be very conscious with how and where you direct your energy. This month nourishment will turn into courageous and creative acts. And your conscious use of power will direct the flow. Gains continue to come by letting go, allowing the release to take place. Where are you gripping too tightly?

Taurus: The heat and passion in your head is creating steam and excess clouds. You may not be seeing clearly as a result. The tendency is to push or force outcomes and agendas rather than landing softly within. Pushing and forcing outcomes and steps doesn't guarantee a powerful outcome. Since this confusion in head can also be attributed to confusion in your heart, neither part of you is getting a clear signal. This is impacting your ability to connect, create and align with truth, choices and your vision. Part of you is ready to leap ahead, but at the cost of leaving the rest of you behind. There is uncertainty with your direction and path which makes progress feel unsteady. The truth resides in your body. In every sensation, in the wisdom of your physical being. Let your steps be grounded. Notice your connection to earth with every step. Especially notice when you force or push past your body wisdom. Ask spirit to support your movement and give you clear messages for momentum.

Gemini: The release process you've been going through is preparing you for the cycle to come. As Sun moves to your first house mid month, it's time to rise and shine. You'll still need to take extra time for meditation, pauses and rest with Mercury in your 12th house, but the tides are changing. Clearing up bad habits and stories from your past will go a long way in helping you move forward and create a new foundation for yourself. You begin a new Sun cycle after the 14th, which brings renewal, openings and possibility. How are you preparing for this beginning and fresh start? Seek support, guidance and wisdom to help you step forward more powerfully. Call on friendships, relationships and partners to help you increase your reach and momentum. There's confusion about how to delegate and truly get the support you need in order to move forward. What is hindering you from getting your needs met? What part of you is resisting feeling more supported and nourished?

Cancer: Nourishment is a powerful, continuous theme that influences how you share and who you share with. Healing, change and transformation must take place in order for you to accept, invite and create space for the new. There's some resistance to the new, so be aware of where you are stuck or refusing to allow in change, new resources or extra support. You are working with power and how to be in right relationship with a more powerful flow- instead of on again and off again inner resources. This wisdom arrives in your heart in the coming weeks, so listen carefully and turn within to gather these rich pearls. Clearing and cleaning away residue from your depths and unconscious territory is ultimately what is going to move you in a more progressive, life serving direction. Allow for ample pause and check-ins, slow and sacred steps this month. It's easy to miss the messages unless you slow down, so don't wait until your body wisdom forces you to. Start now with consciously slowing your pace. You'll be able to resource from within more powerfully.

Leo: Life is leaping ahead, but at what cost? Where are you present? Where are you checked-out? Relationships continue to be disconnected or more spiritually oriented. This is a time to be more focused on the self and to re-establish a new sense of Self. There's confusion and uncertainty about this, but as you align with your heart center in more conscious ways, you'll feel more authenticity with your inner power. Heart and emotions are frustrated at times, but will turn into more courageous actions and choices later in the month. Passion and power in your offerings and services bring momentum, but try not to negate your need for grounding and stability. Steam is rising and causing excess heat within you. Be diligent about when and where you are forcing or pushing for outcomes, trying to skip steps or putting your physical needs on the line. Go slow and acknowledge your soft, silent center. This is in fact where your true power resides. It's inside out, not outside in. 

Virgo: The deep transformations and release of this past month turn into wisdom and inner knowing this month. Suddenly more support and guidance arrives to help you learn and grow with new conviction and purpose. Clear away toxicity and liberate yourself from the people and things that dis-empower you. Keep your gut clear and eat simply. Courage is coming- but with stops and starts. After the 17th there's more drive to increase nourishment and support as your inner warrior returns to the 2nd house. Take this drive and action into dharmic pursuits. Align your steps with your inner wisdom and ask for extra support from guides and gurus to help you clarify your use of power. Simultaneously creativity and passion stirs in your 10th house of career, which invites in new ideas, growth and expansion. How will you say yes to your creative power and let it be an offering to the world?

Libra: Money, resources and nourishment seem to be challenged by lack of fluidity. Here today and gone tomorrow. This confusion with resources and comfort has been stirring the pot, increasing fear and pressure. What are these challenges teaching you about your needs? About your inner power? Find new ways to feel your value, while clearing away the unconscious territory that keeps you in a perpetual state of lack. Notice where you are out of alignment with your boundaries. Where you say yes far more than you say no. This is depleting you of vital nourishment and clarity with your needs. You're reaching out more than you're reaching in. The energetic imbalance is starting to take its toll. Slow everything down. Don't make any decisions without sacred pause and slower steps. You'll be learning a lot about your energy reserves, inner power and ability to relate consciously with yourself and others in the month to come. Challenge yourself to stay present, fully present, to whatever is arriving within yourself. Stay with it.

Scorpio: The confusion comes from a restructuring of how you use your power source. You are no longer willing to force outcomes or force the process of production. It feels foreign, unusual, even lazy at times. But in fact, this is a vital emergence for you. A restoring of balance and inner harmony in a way that you've never felt or seen. You're learning how to live life as though you're in energetic vacation mode, yet still get tasks completed and take necessary action steps. This shift in energy use is a game changer for your offerings and services, the way you give and receive. The panic is releasing, the anxiety around having or being enough. The medicine is aligning with your quiet, creative center. Your relationship with magic will continue to shift as a result. Trust, allow, receive, repeat. Let this be your mantra for all layers of your life. There's really no need to rush, force or speed up the process.

Sagittarius: Liberation is coming but not without effort and working consciously with your unconscious terrain. This becomes more necessary in the coming month so notice where you are stuck in limiting beliefs and old mental body programming. Courageously cut and clear away relationships that feel unsupportive, allow spirit to be a resource for connecting with resources that help you gain more support and clarity with your needs. Guides, teachers and gurus play an important role in how you get extra support right now. Cut through the illusions and false truths. This is you learning how to trust your inner wisdom more. Clear away bad habits that are not aligned with your need for deep nourishment and support. Watch your diet and ask for support with cleaning up your diet and digestion. You are still trying to digest some very old relationship challenges. Purge the anger in conscious and safe ways. Find your release valve.

Capricorn: Being dramatic with your cutting and clearing process is how you are creating a new baseline of stability and support for yourself. This doesn't come without pain and sadness, grief and loss. But in the long run, your awakening core wisdom is the catalyst for monumental change- inner and outer. It's easy to push too hard and use brute force, rather than the wisdom of your soft, silent center. Pushing too hard will result in immense challenges- especially physical. Honor your new set point, the slower, steadier steps, the sacred pause to check. This is you regaining a deeper sense of Self, a new relationship with your inner power source.  Your depths are transforming you. Trust in this cycle of evolutionary change. Allowing the integration of your fast and slow steps will produce gains. The slow is a drop in, the fast brings momentum and change. Find your dance. Do you call it a rumba, salsa or a cha-cha?

Aquarius: The refinement continues. Clearing away that which doesn't serve your highest good can be painful, especially when there's strong attachment. Your head is hot and getting hotter. Some relief comes early in the month once Mars returns to Libra. He won't be giving his gaze directly to your head. Heart and relationship matters continue to intensify, causing confusion, pain and heartache. It's time to seek out new resources, guidance and support in order to change these patterns and behaviors keeping you locked in cycles of pain and trauma. Mid month, you'll be ready to use the pain as a resource for change and healing. Step towards your inner knowing and trust your intuitive guidance. When in doubt, lean into your body wisdom for answers. Get familiar with your mind and its stories, it likes to derail you if you let it.

Pisces: You are learning how to lose and let go, although reluctantly. It's vital that you clear up your gut and inner guidance system. Part of you is still not listening to this inner intelligence. It's time to sift through your unconscious terrain and re-pattern the places within you that keep going back to the conflict. What is this addiction to pain? You are getting passion and pain confused, heart burn mixed up with a good love story. The bottom line is you aren't getting your needs met. The first step is to clarify what you need, then radically release the parts of yourself that are getting in the way of you getting the nourishment you so desperately desire. The pain in your heart is a reminder that it's time to try a different approach. Courageously clean up your mind and let your hands be a resource for your recreation process. Ask for extra support and guidance for your change process. You need a mirror that can remind you of your greatness.

The June new Moon is at 21:00 MDT on Saturday the 4th, while the Moon is in Taurus, it's exaltation sign. Moon will be in strong degrees, in Rohini nakshatra which may give rise to both the need for silence and dynamism. Confusion between inner and outer may be present in the cycle to come. Finding balance between external needs and internal needs will be important for the first half of the month.

At the time of the new Moon, Sun, Moon and Venus are all in exact degrees, placed in the highly creative Moon-ruled nakshatra, Rohini. All three planets receive direct gaze from retrograde Saturn and Mars, adding pressure and heat to the mix. There is a deep purification process happening with relationships, money, comfort and support in this waxing cycle. Clarify what you are creating, burn away what doesn't serve or honor your needs, turn the discomfort into resource for inner and outer change.

Rohini nakshatra is highly creative star, which sparks potent manifestation capabilities. It can offer resources- if you know how to use your inner Creative Intelligence properly. Lord Brahma and his feminine counterpart Saraswati, rule this domain, creating and supporting manifestation, bringing desires into form. Deep feelings and intense emotions are also possible as a result of the Moon ruling this constellation. After all, feelings and emotions are potent manifestation resources. How do you use your Creative Intelligence? Attend diligently to your inner waters in the cycle ahead. It will be easy to misdirect your energy with the excessive emotional energy. Don't burn out your life force energy with too much externalized effort.

Taurus correlates to the 2nd house of the jyotish chart, the Bhava of speech, voice and mouth. It's also the house of self expression, nourishment and receiving as mouth is the portal for being fed life. Money, wealth, resources, comfort and support are also connected to the second house. As an earth sign, Taurus desires to bring creative energy into form. Understanding the process of manifestation is soul purpose of the Taurus energy. Look to your own chart to see where Taurus is located. This is where the Moon is transiting at the time of the new Moon. It's also a place that can support your creative manifestation process. What are the resources? What are the challenges?

If you want to learn more about your 2nd house karmas and how to overcome blockages hindering you from being well fed by life, please join me for my June Jyotish Astrology Classes.
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In the cycle to come, cleaning up relationship challenges will be important as well as looking at all the places within you that are stuck, resistant and avoiding deep nourishment. The challenging mirrors coming to you are parts of yourself that need to be honored more fully, loved and accepted. Where are you blocking being in deeper relationship with yourself? Your relationship with your inner power is connected to financial concerns. Where are you not clearly seeing your potential? What steps must be taken in order to awaken from your slumber? You need more support and stability. Ask for it. Allow your self to receive. Where are you still malnourished and refusing guidance, support and the deep presence you long for? What resources do you need in order to move beyond these old stories of lack? Your heart wisdom will show you the way, but you must be willing to lean into your most painful parts within. Extra support is imperative in the cycle to come. Start reaching out.

* All timing is in Mountain Daylight Time- one hour ahead of Pacific Time, one hour behind Central Time and two hours behind Eastern Time.

How to Use Jyotish Wisdom to Heal Your Body

Most people think of Jyotish Astrology as a means of charting the planets, the stars, the movements of the heavens. For those of us who subscribe to this very ancient body of Vedic knowledge though, we understand that there is a correlation between the cosmos and our own inner nature, our experience of life. There is a connection between the macrocosm and the microcosm, the two are not separate, but dance, mingle and co-create. This divine interplay is what makes studying Jyotish so valuable.

I use Jyotish as a means of explaining and exploring the inner being, the inner realms of our own felt experience. In fact all of my transit reports are a reflection of my own experience with the cosmos, my own expression of their movement. This is why the consciousness of the Jyotishi is of the utmost importance; traditionally, the life of the astrologer has been one of constant purification and refinement, so as to "see" more and more clearly. Jyotish after all is the science of light, the science of vision, sight.

If we can use the wisdom of Jyotish to see within ourselves, our consciousness, we can use this awareness for healing insights as well. Truthfully, Jyotish is so vast and all-encompassing, it includes all expressions of our humanity- our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, or the four bodies. I share more about this unique correlation in my article on sensitivity. 

Quite literally the Jyotish chart (I strictly use a North Indian style chart) shares in detail the connection to our various bodies- through the planets, houses and even the nakshatras. We could even say that each one of these pieces of jyotish wisdom connects to one of the four bodies, so that ultimately when we are looking at our jyotish chart we are looking at a web of energies, a web of our own cosmic energies.

The multiple layers of the chart are so interwoven, it is this complexity that we study in Jyotish in order to see the many relationships between energies and how they express themselves uniquely through us. This is a nuanced and intuitive awareness that comes with much studying, clarity and inner vision. I believe in fact that this gift is possible for each one of us to embrace; it is after all connected to our intuition, our felt senses, our inner knowing. This is a refinement process we can learn and create.

One of my greatest passions is helping others awaken to their own cosmic nature- studying one's jyotish chart gives us that ability. I encourage all of my clients to study their own charts, in fact, I believe that is really the whole point of Jyotish! To know ourselves, truly, inside and out. To awaken to our own cosmic nature! 

This is why I'm offering my ongoing classes, Jyotish Basics for Transformation and Healing. So that you can begin to awaken to the wisdom of your own existence, your path, the effects of the transits, and how to track these changes within you. Get all the details about my Jyotish Basics classes here.

Because I bridge my Jyotish knowledge with the wisdom of the body, as well as the creative arts, I use the Jyotish chart a resource specifically to study the physical body and its myriad of expressions. My embodiment work is deeply intertwined with body part metaphors and the implications this has on our life experience. Therefor the connection one's chart has with specific body parts is of the utmost fascination and importance for me. 

We can look at the body part connections within the chart from multiple lenses- whether it be through the houses, the planets or the nakshatras. To keep it simple, I'll share in this article the specific body parts that are connected to specific houses in the chart, as this is a wonderful first step for identification purposes. 

We can then connect the houses of our own chart to our own specific body parts. If for example you are having hand pain, you would look to the third house to see what is effecting the "house of hands." There is also a natural connection to Gemini as well because Gemini correlates to the number three, or the third house. The body parts (and houses) also connect us to specific chakras as well. For now, let's just stick to the houses and their correlating body parts and keep it simple. 

First House: Head and face
Second House: Throat, neck and mouth
Third House: Hands, arms and shoulders
Fourth House: Chest, heart, lungs, breasts
Fifth House: Upper stomach, solar plexus
Sixth House: Lower abdomen
Seventh House: Pelvic bowl and organs therein 
Eighth House: Sexual organs, genitals, excretory organs
Ninth House: Legs but specifically thighs
Tenth House: Knees
Eleventh House: Calves, ankles
Twelfth House: Feet

My work specifically includes a synergy of Jyotish wisdom, embodiment tools and art therapy resources, so working with body parts specifically is highly useful for making diagnosis and prescriptions for my clients. Often we can get ample wisdom from the body itself, and then take that information back to the chart for deeper investigation. It's this cross checking that becomes a very potent healing and transformation tool. 

To give you an example of this, I'll share a Creative Ritual here so you can get started with the self tracking process. We will be working directly with these tools in my Jyotish Basics Classes for Transformation and Healing. If you want to grow in the wisdom of your body and its cosmic intelligence, I strongly encourage you to join me for these Sunday classes. Register here.

It will also help if you have your own North Indian style chart to study. If you need a copy of your chart, 
I offer this service here. 

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