In the coming weeks and months, there will be an increase of Ketu's cutting energy. Ketu is the tail of the serpent who brings release, cutting of attachments and forced letting go. He brings liberation, ultimately, but usually not without pain. He can also show you specifically where there is trauma in your natal chart, as his detachment causes disconnection on multiple levels- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Get an overview of the coming months and what to expect with the big changes ahead.

Mercury in Sagittarius

Just as November comes to a close, Mercury transits into Sagittarius and into Mula nakshatra for an extended stay on November 28th. The entire transit will last until February 3rd, an unusually lengthy dance of forward and backwards for this swift moving planet. Mercury will retrograde on December 19th for roughly three weeks, until January 8th. This prolongs his stay in the fiery sign of Sagittarius, who is fortunately a friend. Retrograde planets increase the strength of the planet and its indications, expressing themselves more as the nodes do- with excess, confusion and intensity.

As Mercury arrives in Sagittarius at the end of November, he also lands in Mula Nakshatra. This constellation is notorious for sparking change, transition, release and uprooting. As the planets continue to move through this portion of the sky (Sun next, then Saturn in the first part of 2017) inevitable shifts take place. Mercury will be in Mula for a lengthy stay in the coming months, moving in and out of this challenging gandanta of change. Mercury will leave Mula for the first time on December 8th, but will return on December 28th for over three weeks, until January 21st of 2017. The dance of Mercury in and out of Mula, will provoke deep mental body changes and challenges in the coming months. This is a powerful opportunity for uprooting old, outdated personal mythology with all things Mercury. This includes communication, connections, commerce, business, money, creativity, writing, computers and all resources of connection.

This transit of Mercury impacts the mental body, the mind, stirring a change process that impacts relationships, money, the feminine and creative powers. The cycle ahead supports change towards nourishment, fluidity and ease. An ability to arrive in the love and stay oriented towards the heart is possible- with courage and commitment. Get clear on what works for you and what doesn't. Communicate your needs authentically and purposefully, but through loving kindness. Work towards clarity with your inner authority and notice when you go against your needs out of fear or a misuse of your power.

Use this cycle to step into your creative powers more fully and bring more beauty into your home and heart. Seek balance- inner and outer. Move closer to your emotional body and deepen your feminine wisdom. Say yes to integration of fluidity and structure. Find your middle ground. Land and reconnect. 

New Moon in Scorpio

Just as the month comes to a close, the Moon empties. On November 29th at 05:18 Mountain Standard Time, the new Moon arrives in Scorpio and Anuradha nakshatra. Moon is debilitated and sits with Sun and Saturn in the sign of depth, transformation and the hidden realms. Debilitated Moon turns inward, softens the expression of the Moon and requests deep contemplation. This coming waxing cycle brings changes in creativity and courage while the passion of the heart strengthens and awakens convictions and empowerment.  

Venus in Capricorn

Venus arrives in Capricorn at 05:53 am MST on December 2nd, joining exalted Mars here. Jupiter gives his gaze from Virgo, supporting some extra benevolence and communication. Without Rahu's drishti (gaze) on Venus, there will be more clarity, focus and strength with relationships, comforts, ease and grace. Mars and Venus are a dynamic pair, often bringing great courage with co-creation and connection. This 25 day transit of Venus will bring more creative courage and dynamism with hands, the arts, expression and connection. The first 10 days of this transit may increase challenges with the same- especially relationships. Watch the tone of your self expression and try to stay rooted in compassion and loving-kindness. Even if there seems to be aggression coming towards you. You may notice confusion in the coming days between thoughts and feelings, mind and emotions. Try to clarify which body is driving the big waves.

This cycle brings a desire for co-creation and collaboration, while presenting challenges with the same. Sustain connections through compassion and loving kindness, even though passions may be high. Think about your words before speaking to avoid conflict and excess confusion. Be clear about what you need to say before doing so. This includes communication with work and personal relationships. Immense movement and shifts can come with this cycle- mentally, emotionally and physically. Take empowered action and lead from the heart. Activate your creative power and use your hands and embodied dance to align more fully with your desires.

Mars in Aquarius

Mars moves to Aqurius on December 11th at 05:54 am MST, joining Ketu here. Both receive direct gaze from Rahu which will instigate a certain closing of the Kala Sarpa Yoga effects. No doubt there will be an intensification of the rocky past few months as Mars nears exact conjunction with Ketu on December 27th. There will be some final release and forced letting go as a result of these two fiery planets conjoining in the sign of duality. There may be confusion about how to integrate porlarities and extremes until Mars shifts to Pisces on January 20th. Mars is the warrior planet- not a thinker, but an action taker. He does not lead with his mind or his heart, but with his action-oriented approach to life. "Doing" is his claim to fame. Ketu brings cutting, sudden shifts and changes, awakening through release, as well as trauma through sudden loss. He is the tail of the serpent energy that Rahu instigates. As the Kala Sarpa Yoga comes to a close with this Mars cycle, expect themes with polarities  to present themselves more aggressively. This is a time of radical integration and alignment with your True Self. Who are you beyond the confusion, uncertainty and extremes? Rahu's gaze promises confusion and deception to be a part of the story, but your job is to find the your center- beyond right and wrong, black and white. Can you feel your way through the uncertainty? You body will be an important resource for navigating the extreme landscape. Stay close to the body and breath. Stay close to feelings and sensations to ground you.

Read more about the Kala Sarpa Yoga effects

Full Moon in Taurus

The December Full Moon is on the 13th at 17:05 MST. Moon is in its mulitrikona sign, a great place for emotional expression and connection. Full Moon in Taurus and Mrigashirsha nakshatra brings reaching and extending into new territory and resources in the coming cycle. Branch out and seek new nectar for your soul. Attract more of what you need. Go out on a limb and try something new. Be bold in your action steps. Watch for fickle and flighty responses. Try to follow through and stick to your word. You may find yourself in challenges where you were not clear about your needs and intentions. Focus.

Sun in Sagittarius

Sun shifts out of Saturns energy, away from conjunction with this heavy, planet of grief, on December 15th, arriving in Sagittarius at 08:02 am MST. As our light source lands in this fire sign, he enters the challenging gandanta of Mula. There are only three of these junction points in the zodiac, but this is a particularly important one- notorious for uprooting and chaos. This is an important two week period for the masculine, ego and sense of empowerment. Expect deep transformation, uprooting and release on the levels of your masculine self- as well as with the male relationships in your life. This is a restructuring phase and will impact how your relate, as well as who you relate to. For months there have been an intesification of masculine themes and confrontation with male based ego, the weak masculine and excess aggression. This is an opportunity to align with masculine parts of yourself that are more about right-relationship, conscious relating and deep intention for integration and balance. Use this time to uproot that which is not serving you, that which is overtly aggressive- towards yourself and others. As you release the pain and the parts of yourself that are no longer serving you, let this month bring you back to a deeper sense of harmony and inner trust. Find clarity with your true nature, your essence and your divine feminine wisdom. Step into your power more firmly and declare your sense of self more firmly.

Read more about this uprooting phase

Winter Solstice

The first day of winter for the Northern Hemishphere (first day of Summer for the Southern Hemisphere) arrives on December 21st at 03:44 am MST. For those of us beginning the silence of winter, Solstice marks a powerful turning point. It is the darkest day of the year with the least amount of sunlight, creating the longest night. It is a still point in the season, inviting deep silence, pause and reflection on the past seasons. This is a powerful time to attend to release, letting go and purging of emotions and grief that have been undigested. Use this time to let go of your past cycles, that which has been stored in the bodies- in order to cultivate more space for the coming cycles. More light is to come! The days will continue to increase in length and strength, inviting in more brightness in the days and months to come.

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Venus in Aquarius

Just before the new Moon On December 28th, Venus moves to Aquarius, a friend's sign that is synonymous with duality. This air sign is dual ruled by both Rahu and Saturn. Venus joins Ketu and Mars here, while Rahu gives his gaze 7 houses away. This is a highly transformational cycle for Venus- the planet of love, beauty, the feminine and all creative acts. Your ability to transform and change, will determine the success you experience in the weeks ahead. Stagnation and resistance to change will bring challenges, confusion and pain- especially with relationships and your power. A deeper level of letting go is required for you right now- in order to allow more nourishment and clarity in the coming days and weeks. Get clear on your offering to the world. Who are you working with? Why? What is your purpose? It's time to make connections and step boldly into the world. Share your wisdom and connect with more empowerment. This will require that you let go of the parts of you that keep you in the dark. What is holding you back from true greatness? Let it go or you'll be left in the dark. Your true power lies in integrating your shadow and light, your polarities. Align and harmonize the parts of you that are in conflict with your greatness. Lean closer to your shadow rather than resisting it.

New Moon in Sagittarius

The December New Moon is the 28th at 23:54 MST as Moon moves through Sagittarius and Purvashada Nakshatra. This is a cycle of healing through awakening, inner wisdom and seeing the light. Relationships will be a particularly important part of this healing process. Release anger and resentment. Get clear on your needs and focus on what you do have control over, not what has left you feeling depleted and stuck. Deepen your inner growth and awareness. Be courageous in your release of past pain, grief and undigested emotions. Clean and clear the heart. Focus on what you want to create and set intentions for the coming cycle.

* All timing is Mountain Standard Time.

Aries: This is a powerful time for your career and relationships. Step forward with action, purpose and clarity. Gather your gains. Use this time wisely as there is much strength to build upon right now. Mid month, luck becomes yours as Sun moves into your 9th house- the most auspicious house of the chart. You may be asked to re-visit some old stories and personal mythology in order to capitalize on the gains right now. Due diligence is required with mind and mental body stories so you can maximize this cycle. Use it as a clean up phase and step into your power more consciously.

Taurus: The heart and home continue to be unclear and unstable. This is a request to look more closely at your confusion and uncertainty, your inner shadows. Relationships are instigating the chaos. What do you really need for support, stability and grounding? Get clear on your needs so you can be clear on what to ask of others. This requires some deep introspection and inner work. You’ve been learning a lot and seeking new resources. It’s now time to put that knowing into action and strengthen your purpose. Let your anger be a teacher.

Gemini: Allow your heart and home to continue to teach you about relationships and co-creation. Your career and creativity are going through deep transformations. Let this process be empowering rather than debilitating. Clarify your needs with others and clear away the parts of you that are stuck, stagnant and outdated. Your personal mythology is going through an overhaul, but this requires willingness to release and let go. Learn from your pain and let it be a messenger of strength and courage.

Cancer: Relationships bring both power, passion and anger. Look more closely at your responses and notice where you are stuck in victim. There is healing to be done on your disempowerment. You often let your emotions keep you stuck in old patterns, stories and behaviors. It’s time to clean up these places within your emotional body landscape and take your power back. Use frustrations with relationships as a resource for personal growth and inner awakening. You are not stuck! Be courageous and step towards your challenges- not away from them.

Leo: Confusion and inner turmoil are becoming the norm for you. There’s a storm in your head. Can you channel this power effectively without it taking you down? What does it feel like to be in right-relationship with your inner power? Get clear on how to channel this strength so that you can be more aligned with your empowerment. Relationships will request your diligence in the cycle to come. Let your anger be a resource of teaching for you. Where are you being unclear about your needs and boundaries? Plug any leaks and quit giving your power away unconsciously.

Virgo: Deep inner learning continues as you awaken your self wisdom. Relationships are part of this steep learning curve. Can you find the nourishment, or are you too stuck in your old pain? In order for more nourishment and strength, you must be willing to lean into your heart more closely. Take what you are learning and apply it to deeper listening, greater clarity about your needs, and inner healing. The trick for you is to keep softening, rather than becoming more rigid and hard. Don’t use the wisdom arriving to create more walls. Instead use what you are learning to awaken compassion and loving-kindness for yourself and others.

Libra: Heart burn is real and it’s impacting you greatly right now. What is not digesting and where are you resisting your emotional body pain? It’s vital that you look more closely at your painful stories, relationship wounds and personal mythology. The lack of nourishment arriving is old, systemic inner resistance. You must be willing to look at your shadow more closely in order to change these old patterns and behaviors. This resistance to being well fed by life and love is keeping you in the dark. This will take courage on your part, but lean in closer to the pain rather than pushing past it. Notice where you disempower yourself, rather than taking ownership.

Scorpio: Gains come from speaking and honoring your word. Clarify your needs for greater nourishment and ask directly. You have been experiencing great hardships and grief over the past many months. Keep simplifying and letting go of the frivolous parts of yourself. This is a time of clarifying the essentials for yourself, your life and your relationships. As you clarify and clear your heart, it strengthens. Release undigested emotions and grief. Don’t rush to fill the spaces you are creating within. Linger in the simplicity and silence.

Sagittarius: A clarifying process is taking place right now that supports more inner wisdom and purpose. How do you want to use your power? Step into your authority and quit waiting to be asked or given permission. Be courageous with your actions, choices and wisdom. Share what you know and allow your wisdom to be an offering to others. There’s still a need to be in isolation and retreat, a resistance to stepping out of your own shadows and hiding. What is holding you back from your greatness? From you sharing your greatness with others? Look closely at the grief that keeps you in the dark.

Capricorn: There’s a lot of power sitting in your head right now as Mars exalts in your first house. Once Mars shifts to your 2nd house on the 11th, the mouth and nourishment become a strong focus. You are learning a lot about yourself right now and rising to the occasion. Try to do this in a balanced, embodied way. Integrate the stops and starts, the polarities at play. There is resistance to looking closer at yourself, and simultaneously an addiction to your self loathing and pain- especially with regard to relationships. Get clear on your boundaries and personal needs. Say “no” more, and clarify your interactions. As you get into right-relationship with your own body, you will naturally be in right-relationship with others. Cut out bad habits with food and old patterns of systemic malnourishment.

Aquarius: Structure and clarity are important right now. Use this as a way to get your needs met in more powerful ways. Where are you stuck in confusion and uncertainty? How does this undermine your sense of purpose and power? Relationships are still particularly challenging. What you’re learning is how to clarify yourself and your own needs in concrete ways. Keep leaning closer to your self. Use this time for deep release and letting go. Notice how your anger at others is really just anger at yourself. Where can you be clearer about your needs? How can you be more direct about asking for your needs to be met?

Pisces:  Relationships hold great resources for your inner growth. What are you learning from others? Your willingness to lean in closer to your challenges in the coming month will support gains and expansion. Notice when you resist your power and when you hand over your power to someone else too quickly. What choices, actions and relationships disempower you? You can take your power back at any time. Get clear on what it feels like to stand in your power more fully and don’t hand over your inner knowing, your precious wisdom, so easily.

The week begins with an inward Moon moving into emptiness and Mercury shifting into Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra. We are catapulted into deep mental body uprooting. Prepare for sudden release. A Scorpio New Moon arrives early Tuesday morning, shifting us towards deep, inner transformation, as well as awakening new understandings and realizations. The weeks and months ahead are intensely destabilizing. (I'll share more about this in a separate article). Do all that you can to ground, root and get embodied. As you are forced to let go of old parts of yourself- mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually- come back to your source. Body and breath are the places to land, to resource from. These are the instruments of the "now" and they can bring you back Home every time you are disconnected.

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Monday, November 28th
Moon in 15th tithi
Amavasya

Moon arrives in Scorpio just as Monday begins. This is the day of Moon and we are also on the edge of the new Moon as well. Scorpio is the sign of debilitation for the Moon, which requests an even deeper and introspective new Moon to arrive. The emotional waves will be strong, so bring your attention to the emotional body very intentionally right now. Late morning, Moon moves into Anuradha nakshatra, conjoining the Sun and awakening the conjunction of Saturn and Mercury as well. There is an emptiness occurring with body, mind and emotions right now. Seek resources to support the release, while grounding and stabilizing your self for maximum integration to take place with this process. Anuradha is Mitra's nakshatra. He is an Aditya- which means he offers resources. His gifts come through friendship and alliances. Through companionship and allies, Mitra supports expansion and increases through your connections. Often Anuradha will bring the experience of being in the right place at the right time and resources from well connected friendships. Reach out and align with your friends for maximum gain. Notice where you are staying small, dis-empowered and resistant to connection.

Late morning Mercury moves to a new sign. Just as the month comes to a close, Mercury transits into Sagittarius and into Mula nakshatra for an extended stay on November 28th. An exchange between Jupiter and Mercury is triggered (Mercury transiting a Jupiter ruled sign, while Jupiter transits a Mercury ruled sign). This can give an lift to the mind, however Rahu also gives his drishti (gaze) to Mercury, clouding judgment and increasing uncertainty. The entire Mercury transit will last until February 3rd, an unusually lengthy dance of forward and backwards for this swift moving planet. Mercury will retrograde on December 19th for roughly three weeks, until January 8th. This prolongs his stay in the fiery sign of Sagittarius, who is fortunately a friend. Retrograde planets increase the strength of the planet and its indications, expressing themselves more as the nodes do- with excess, confusion and intensity.

Read more about Mercury in Sagittarius

Tuesday, November 29th
Moon in 1st tithi
Pratipad

New Moon is early Tuesday morning while Moon transits its debilitation sign, Scorpio, and Anuradha nakshatra. Moon is debilitated and sits with Sun and Saturn in the sign of depth, transformation and the occult, hidden realms. Debilitated Moon turns your attention inward, softens the expression of the Moon and the flavor of Scorpio, while requesting your deep contemplation. This coming waxing cycle brings changes in creativity and courage, while the passion of the heart strengthens and awakens convictions and empowerment.  

Just as the month comes to a close, the Moon empties. The emotional waves will be strong, so bring your attention to the emotional body very intentionally right now. Once the new Moon arrives in Anuradha nakshatra, conjoining the Sun, it will also awaken the conjunction of Saturn as well. Mercury has just landed in Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra. Saturn plays a strong role in the upcoming cycle. Attend to grief very diligently.

Read more about the Scorpio New Moon

Around noon, Moon moves to Jyeshtha nakshatra, Indra's domain. As king of the gods, he commands attention and power- particularly with the mind and senses. Moon shifts into close conjunction with Saturn, which will squeeze the emotional and mental bodies, allowing grief, pain and pressures to rise to the surface. Indra is the ruler of the senses, which support the essence of soma (nourishment) within the physiology. There is great sensitivity here as well. Over-stimulation can occur easily today. Keep things simple. Stay close to the body and breath. Create healthy boundaries so that you are not pulled out of your roots. Mercury rules this nakshatra and is currently transiting the gandanta (gap) between Scorpio and Sagittarius in Mula nakshatra. The mind is being unraveled right now. Look and listen closely and support this release process.

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Wednesday, November 30th
Moon in 2nd tithi
Dvitiya

Just as Wednesday begins, Moon moves into exact conjunction with Saturn, supporting the release of grief, emotion and inner stagnation. Pay close attention today as the release of mind and emotions takes place. Moon shifts away from Saturn, moving to the edge of Scorpio midday. Early afternoon, Moon arrives in Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra, joining Mercury here in the gandanta (gap) between water (Scorpio) and fire (Sagittarius). These gaps are particularly challenging and provocative, inducing deep uprooting and upheaval as knots within the psyche are pulled up to the surface, to the light. Pain comes through awareness, but can then be released so that a more authentic alignment with Self can take place. Mind and emotions are going through a very deep cleaning and clearing process today. Stay close to the feelings emerging and keep both mind and body moving. The medicine is to land in the body and use it as a tool for grounding in the present moment without getting lost in the past or the future. One breath at a time. One step at a time. Keep things very simple right now.

Thursday, December 1st
Moon in 3rd tithi
Tritiya

Moon continues to wax, entering the third phase (tithi) today, which is ruled by Vishnu, god of sustaining and dharma. Today is heavily influenced by Mula nakshatra and the mental/emotional body uprooting taking place. Rahu gives his gaze to Mercury, Moon, and Venus, as these three planets transit Sagittarius. There is a conflict between purity and illusion taking place. Can you discern truth or are you stuck in the fog?  This is an ideal time to come back to your intentions, truths and dharma. Mula is responsible for adharma, that which is against dharma. The dark goddess, Nirrti will pull you from your path through chaos, calamity and misfortune, as well as confusion and uncertainty. Your clarity will be replaced with confusion and doubt. Ask for a mirror of truth if you forget. Seek resources, support, guidance and relationships that can remind you of your truth and light when you can't remember. This is not a time to isolate or neglect your purpose. In fact, this is a time to step into your purpose more fully. Do not stray from your path. Affirm it. Early evening, Moon arrives in PurvaAshada nakshatra. Apas, the water goddess, increases powerful flow and cleansing. Continue to support the release, movement and change taking place within your emotional body.

Friday, December 2nd
Moon in 4th tithi
Chaturthi

Moon moves through PurvaAshada nakshatra today, inspiring the cleansing forces of Apas, the water goddess. There is deep feeling, searching and purification possible. Support the release and letting go taking place within your inner waters. This is a Venus ruled nakshatra and Venus shifts into Capricorn mid morning. Venus is vulnerable in the coming days, increasing sensitivity with relationships, creativity, health and vitality. Be generous with your self care and go slowly to prevent challenges within. Late in the day, Moon moves to the latter half of the Ashada constellation, UttaraAshada. A certain strength with right action arrives. Are you aligned with your true purpose? How can you clarify your driving forces? Your intention.

Exalted Mars shifts to Dhanishta nakshatra today and the Vasu Devas bring increased light and awareness with them. This nakshatra provides more jyoti (light), through visibility, being seen, noticed and witnessed. There is a desire to shine and increase ones visibility in the coming days. The light of the Vasu Devas supports this, but be sure you are rooted in right action and dharma. Wealth and prosperity can arrive with Dhanishta, or greed and excess drive to succeed at all costs. Stay connected to your creative spirit and align with your heart wisdom in the coming days. Truth and light will guide you if you can stay close to your empowered dharmic path.

Sun also shifts into a new nakshatra today. As he arrives in the last nakshatra of Scorpio, Jyeshtha, he also collides with Saturn. Neither are fond of eachother as their natural energies oppose eachother. The coming days may feel a little more heavy- especially for mind and body. Indra rules this pada of Scorpio which indicates a certain tenacity. Jyeshtha is notorious for its sharp mental body capacity. The mind may feel heavy in the coming days and more burdened. It is also a great time for more meditation, EFT (tapping), and anything that can loosen the grip of the mind and old mental body stories. Don't get stuck in your old personal mythology. Watch it come to the surface, the light, and keep it moving.

Venus arrives in Capricorn at 05:53 am MST, joining exalted Mars here. Jupiter gives his gaze from Virgo, supporting some extra benevolence and communication. Without Rahu's drishti (gaze) on Venus, there will be more clarity, focus and strength with relationships, comforts, ease and grace. Mars and Venus are a dynamic pair, often bringing great courage with co-creation and connection. This 25 day transit of Venus will bring more creative courage and dynamism with hands, the arts, expression and connection. The first 10 days of this transit may increase challenges with the same- especially relationships. Watch the tone of your self expression and try to stay rooted in compassion and loving-kindness. Even if there seems to be aggression coming towards you. You may notice confusion in the coming days between thoughts and feelings, mind and emotions. Try to clarify which body is driving the big waves.

Read more about Venus in Capricorn

Saturday, December 3rd
Moon in 5th tithi
Panchami

Moon continues through UttaraAshada but moves into Capricorn just as Saturday begins. Moon joins Venus and exalted Mars in this hard working earth sign. All three planets receive gaze from the expansion of Jupiter and the contraction of Saturn. Currently an exchange of signs is taking place between Mars in Capricorn (ruled by Saturn) and Saturn in Scorpio (ruled by Mars), causing tensions and frustrations as well as determination, extreme focus and action oriented behavior. Early afternoon, Moon shifts into the sacred 28th nakshatra, enlivening spiritual potential and connection. This portal stays open until late evening. Use today for sacred steps and deep intention. Meditate, stay close to nature, body and breath. Use this time to reconnect and align. Moon moves to Shravana nakshatra, closing out the day. Vishnu and his dharmic wisdom supports the integration of your Spirit today. Lean in closer and listen.

Sunday, December 4th
Moon in 6th tithi
Sashthi

Moon continues to travel through Vishnu's domain in Sravana nakshatra today. There is expansion, clarity and purpose arriving with dharma and right action. Allow your ideas and thoughts to change. Let your inner wisdom take the lead. Focus on aligning with your truth, light and passions. What is your biggest super power? Use it.

Jupiter shifts into a Chitra nakshatra today where he will stay until he retrogrades back into Hasta mid April. Chitra is ruled by Vishvakarma and his creative and powerful activation. Vishvakarma is called the divine architect because he created the entire zodiac, as well as a thousand arts- from ornaments, jewelry and painting, to clothing, machines and construction. He brings ideas into form and makes them tangible. Mars rules this constellation and will influence Jupiter greatly in the coming months. Right now Mars is exalted in Capricorn, which increases drive, determination, action and warrior type behaviors. This can also increase the idealism of Jupiter in Virgo, creating overly perfectionistic tendencies and increased puritanical dogmas. Temper extremes and soften the ego. The medicine for this behavior is your compassion and loving-kindness. Use it on yourself and others.

Monday, December 5th
Moon in 7th tithi
Saptami

Moon shifts to Dhanishta nakshatra just before Monday begins, joining Mars in this constellation as well. The eight Vasu Devas rule this portion of the sky, bringing to light desires, dreams and ambitions. Wealth is a gift of the Vasus, one of the many resources supported by the manifestation powers of these Devas. As ideas awaken into action, resources and wealth arrive as well. The Vasu Devas bring the light (jyoti) so look for flickers of insight, wisdom and ideas through sudden flashes of awareness today. 

Sun moves into closer conjunction with Saturn this week, deepening the release of grief around masculinity, ego, spirit and physical body. Attend to your shadow with rigor and intention right now. As we near the still point of the year, Winter Solstice, there is a deep emptying taking place on all levels of your being. Support this process of gentleness and ease through intentionally moving closer to your inner realms.



* All timing is Mountain Standard Time.

With all the big upheaval and changes that have recently taken place, I'd like to be able to say it's smooth sailing from here on out.

I wish I could say that the transits will be agreeable and offer ease and simplicity for the next few months. That there will be a pause and some gentleness. Unfortunately, the upcoming transits show big changes in the weeks and months ahead, and through 2017.

My intention is always to speak the sweet truth, so I will share the challenges here- with some important resources as well. Remember, there are always gifts! It may be more challenging to find them in the coming days, but moving closer to what you are grateful for is a balm for the heart.

This is a particularly tumultuous time. Unlike anything I've seen before- because there are multiple layers of challenges impacting us simultaneously. The aggression being stirred in the environment is activating individuals very acutely, and individuals are intensifying the collective energy as well. The churning is extreme right now.

In the Vedic literature, demon god, Rahu, was instrumental in the churning of the ocean of milk. The gods realized that by churning the ocean of milk, they could extract some Amrita, the divine nectar of immortality (like churned cream becomes butter). But they couldn't do it alone. They had to employ the support of the demons (asuras) to create the momentum needed.

The demons and gods worked together and the Amrita rose to the top, but the asuras ended up stealing it for themselves. The gods fought back and with the support of Vishnu (the sustaining force of dharma) they were able to regain the Amrita. Vishnu gave each one of the gods a drop of the immortal nectar, but Rahu (Svarbhanu) received a drop accidentally.

Rahu was positioned in between the Sun and the Moon as he received the nectar, and they recognized him at once. Vishnu chopped Rahu in half with a chakra and thus Rahu (head of the serpent) and Ketu (tail of the serpent) were born. Rahu continues to chase the Sun and Moon out of disdain.

The formless entities Rahu and Ketu are representative of the unseen forces at play within all humans. Rahu drives the cravings and the appetite for this material world, while Ketu forces the inevitable release process, severing us from worldly attachments.

Right now, this epic "churning" is taking place very acutely- inside of you and on the world stage. You are likely feeling this within mind and emotions directly. But all you have to do is look at what is taking place within our society right now to see how this churning is impacting the world- socially, politically, environmentally, etc. What is activating this dynamic right now is the Kala Sarpa Yoga effects. Sarpa means snake in Sanskrit, which is intensifying the serpent energy in extreme ways right now. Rahu is transiting through Leo and Ketu in Aquarius which is creating highs and lows and activating polarities very elaborately. Once the Kala Sarpa Yoga officially ends on January 20th when Mars shifts into Pisces, there will be some leveling out, but the churning will continue with the impact of Ketu.

Read more about Kala Sarpa Yoga's effects.

In the coming weeks and months, there will be an increase of Ketu's cutting energy. Ketu is the tail of the serpent who brings release, cutting of attachments and forced letting go. He brings liberation, ultimately, but usually not without pain. He can also show you specifically where there is trauma in your natal chart, as his detachment causes disconnection on multiple levels- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

On December 9th, Rahu shifts into a Ketu ruled nakshatra, Magha. This nakshatra is considered one of the three gandantas- junction points between water and fire signs. These portals are particularly notorious for creating immense transformation and change. Ketu is currently transiting a Rahu ruled nakshatra, Satabisha. This exchange between Rahu and Ketu will bring to light much of the darkness and deception that seems so illusive right now. Nothing is what it seems. The Sarpa (serpent) energy being activated right now is increasing the extreme highs and lows taking place inner and outer. Things go well and support comes, but then this is taken or it vanishes somehow. All is illusive and in constant change.

The shift of Rahu into Magha will activate the ancestors and increase the forced cutting and release process taking place currently. Magha brings magnanimous action and a royal spirit with profound accomplishment and visibility. It's shadow side is excess ego, misuse of masculine power and extreme or aggressive force.

As the necessity for being in right-relationship with the masculine energy comes to the surface right now, notice where you are pushing too hard and forcing outcomes. Notice where your ego is controlling you, rather than heart and spirit. Learning the art of detachment and release is an important lesson right now. We are also learning how to integrate extremes and polarities very intimately. Working with the spine very specifically is an important resource right now. Track sensations in your spine and use this as a resource for finding greater stability and support within.

As the new Moon in Scorpio arrives, the coming cycle brings an even greater necessity for integration, harmony and balance with your polarities and extremes. Let your spine lead the way as it is the Maha channel of integration for the entire body. As Sarpa (snake) energy continues to activate and intensify in the coming weeks, illusions and deceptions come to the light. Are you willing to look at your own shadows? Your own darkness is being mirrored to you through others- in challenging and confrontational ways right now. Look deeply within and clear away your darkness. Bring it to the light. Let your body and spine support this integration process of merging shadow and light. Stay connected to sensations in the spine. Listen for messages. Ask your spine to speak to you. What do you hear? Track this closely in the coming days. The body has all the wisdom you seek.


The theme of forced cutting and release will be amplified as a series of planets march through Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra in the coming weeks and months and through 2017. Mula is a Ketu ruled nakshatra, which is notorious for uprooting and forced releases. We've already experienced Mars and Venus transiting this challenging gandanta recently (the gap between water and fire signs that are particularly connected to untying knots within the psyche). Mercury begins his lengthy passage through Sagittarius on the 28th of November, marching in and out of Mula nakshatra several times between now and February. Sun shifts into Sagittarius next, creating big changes starting December 15th. Then Saturn arrives in Sagittarius for a few months, beginning January 26th.

Why do these transits provoke such change and upheaval?

Both Mula and Magha are gandanta points which trigger extreme inner turmoil and change. Gandantas are points in the zodiac between water signs and fire signs (Pisces/Aries, Cancer/Leo, Scorpio/Sagittarius). These points are notorious for causing immense upheaval, as deeply rooted knots within your being get released. Both Mula and Magha are nakshatras situated in these powerful gaps that trigger immense change processes to take place. Both nakshatras are also ruled by Ketu, a non planet notorious for sudden release, forced letting go and remarkable changes. His goal is to support your moksha, liberation, to release you from your attachments.

Mula nakshatra is ruled by the dark goddess, Nirrti, responsible for adharmic activity- that which is against dharma. She is notorious for causing chaos, calamity and misfortune, while also pulling you from your dharmic path. There is a risk in the coming months of losing your path, getting stuck in the storm of uncertainty, confusion and misalignment. If you find yourself lacking clarity about your life purpose, or confusion seems to increase, it's time to seek support and guidance. Resources, guidance and support will be even more important at this time because it will be so easy to fall into the chaos and confusion that Nirrti provokes. With great diligence however, this can also be a time of strengthening your determination, focus and alignment with dharma. Do not lose hope. Do not get lost in Nirrti's perfect storm. Stay connected and aligned with your dreams, desires, goals and passions. These are important resources to help you honor your dharmic path.

As Mercury moves through Mula nakshatra on November 28th, the uprooting will take place especially in the mental body and all things impacted by Mercury including money, communication, commerce, technology, imagination and creativity.

Read more about Mercury in Sagittarius.

Sun's movement through Mula nakshatra begins December 15th and lasts until the 28th. This will impact the masculine energy very directly. We've already been experiencing the extremes of the weak masculine taking its toll in overtly aggressive and egocentric ways. As this energy continues to rise to the surface, exposing its self, it also loses its power. The passage of Sun through Mula will be a cleansing of sorts, an untying of the deeply embedded knots that keep you from your divine feminine wisdom. Notice where you are resisting this new way of being. Allow a softening and ease to arrive through deeper surrender. Being in right relationship with your masculine energy requires a new expression of what it means to feel safe, supported, clear and focused. What are you refusing to let go of? Notice where your ego and its sense of righteous indignation (I'm right, you're wrong) gets in the way of your compassion and loving kindness. This includes self compassion!

On January 26th, Saturn leaves Scorpio, entering Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra. He will stay in Mula nakshatra until June 21st of 2017. Part of this transit includes his retrograde dance back through this chaotic gandanta. Saturn will retrograde on April 5th, 2017. Saturn will then re-enter Scorpio on June 21st for another four months, before re-entering Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra once again for his 2.5 year transit through this fire sign.

This ongoing lengthy transit will be the most provocative and transformational since Saturn is the slowest moving planet and the grief giver. He impacts the physical body directly and brings ongoing duress because he is so heavy, old and slow. As the planet of grief, this is also an important time to pull out the roots of grief that have been living in your bodies unconsciously. Attending to your grief process and healing old wounds will be especially important in 2017. Everyone will be forced on some level to look directly at their suffering and pain. Hopefully this will bring new awareness.

As challenging as this Saturn transit will be for many, it is also an opportunity to do some very powerful healing work in ways that will support deep, lasting change for the physical body. Saturn has not transited Sagittarius since December of 1987. You might recall what took place for you from the end of 1987 to December 1990, the length of Saturn's transit through Sagittarius. This will give you a good idea of what to expect in the next few years. You can also look at your jyotish chart and notice where Sagittarius is for you specifically.

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As painful as this process of letting go will be in the coming months, it's also an opportunity for great change and transformation. Release and letting go allows new space and possibility to arrive- on all levels of your being. How you work with your pain, grief and challenges will determine your outcome. Remember that there's always a resource hidden in the challenges. The trick is to find them! It will be important to get extra support, resources and guidance in the months to come.

Do not lose sight of your visions and dreams, goals and aspirations. Stay close to your body and breath and deepen your inner roots. Use resources to help you expand your creativity and what you think is possible for yourself. Try to keep life as simple and stable as possible.

Please know that I'm here to support you in any way I can. I will continue to offer resources and articles to help you navigate the choppy waters ahead.

Wishing you gentleness, ease and inner wisdom.

Swati*

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On Tuesday, November 29th at 05:18 Mountain Standard Time, the new Moon arrives in Scorpio and Anuradha nakshatra. Moon is debilitated and sits with Sun and Saturn in the sign of depth, transformation and the occult, hidden realms. Debilitated Moon turns your attention inward, softens the expression of the Moon and the flavor of Scorpio, while requesting your deep contemplation. This coming waxing cycle brings changes in creativity and courage, while the passion of the heart strengthens and awakens convictions and empowerment.  

Just as the month comes to a close, the Moon empties. The emotional waves will be strong, so bring your attention to the emotional body very intentionally right now. Once the new Moon arrives in Anuradha nakshatra, conjoining the Sun, it will also awaken the conjunction of Saturn as well. Mercury has just landed in Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra. Saturn plays a strong role in the upcoming cycle. Attend to grief very diligently.

The mind is going through a deep uprooting and release process just as the emotional body empties out the previous cycle. The mind and emotions are extremely fragile at this time and vulnerable to outside influences. Protect yourself and use healthy, conscious boundaries to help you stay rooted and grounded instead of unstable and over-stimulated. Support this process of release and letting go that is taking place within you. There is an emptiness occurring with body, mind and emotions right now. Seek resources to support the release, while grounding and stabilizing your self for maximum integration to take place.

Anuradha is Mitra's nakshatra. He is an Aditya- which means he offers resources. His gifts come through friendship and alliances. Through companionship and allies, Mitra supports expansion and increases through your connections. Often Anuradha will bring the experience of being in the right place at the right time and resources from well connected friendships. Reach out and align with your friends for maximum gain in the coming cycle. Notice where you are staying small, dis-empowered and resistant to connection.

Relationships become a strong theme for the coming cycle; Libra is on the horizon at the time of the new Moon. Watch your speech and communication in the coming weeks. You may be less tactful, cold or seemingly uncaring. Align with loving kindness and compassion when dealing with difficult people and situations. Get clear on what you need and release that which doesn't serve you.

Find creative ways to connect with others through unique co-creative processes and relationships. Be brave and reach out, connect and seek new resources. Self express and be courageous with new endeavors. Who do you want to align with- in order for more nourishment and support? What relationships and alliances are no longer feeling helpful, kind and empowering? Uproot and release that which no longer nourishes you. Move towards a deeper sense of vitality and support. Call in what you really need. 

This is a poignant cycle to work with relationships very consciously. What are you calling in? What are you releasing? In order to align with more of what you want and need for deeper, more nourishing relationships, it's important to first clear away the rubble- mentally and emotionally.

1) Start by reading my article Relationships Are Your Guru. Then use my special Tapping Meditation to help release challenging feelings of being stuck, resistant, and unfulfilled in relationships. Tap Now

2) Make a list. What resources do you use for returning home- to stability, self-trust, safety and security? How do you get back home- to your sacred center?

Notice what is alive and providing support for you, what is feeling nourishing and supportive, and what are the resources you have been relying on for greater nourishment.

The intention of this creative ritual is to spark something within. To solidify your resources and ground you in the sensation of greater self trust.

Part I. Coming Home Embodiment Dance. 

1. Start your "Coming Home" embodiment dance from standing or lying down. Begin by bringing presence to a body part within you that feels like a resource. Is there a part of your body that provides you with a sense of stability, comfort and nourishment? Can you sense this feeling in your body somewhere?

Let this be your primary body part resource for your dance. Then begin to move from this body part. Let it activate and inspire your Coming Home dance.

2. As you continue to move with your primary body part, note how the rest of your body responds. How does it connect to the rest of your body? How does it respond and move with the rest of your body? How does the rest of your body respond to it?

Let your dance develop as the rest of your body moves with your primary body part resource. Return to the body part in the close of your dance and note the sensations present by doing a 3 level check in. Take at minimum 10 minutes for this portion of the Creative Ritual. 

Read more and complete part 2 of this Creative Ritual- the Harvesting portion  

This is a rare week with no extra planetary transits, which will allow integration and a settling of current energies to take place. Moon continues to wane, passing through the half way point in this cycle just as the week begins. Once the Moon moves into Purvaphalguni nakshatra and past Rahu on Monday, the Kala Sarpa yoga impacts arrive once again for another round of release, letting go and sudden changes. The purpose of these highs and lows is ultimately to create a new set point of stability and integration within. Keep grounding, landing closer to the body, breath and nature. These resources will help you ride the waves and weather the storms.

Saturn and Mercury are in exact conjunction this week. The mind will be feeling the pressure. It is important to be releasing grief from the mental body right now. Pain and challenges, old stories and personal mythology, will be activated and intensified. Track the stories consciously. What does this old programming tell you about your needs? Support this process of release through tapping (EFT), embodiment (ground in the body), meditation (release the mental imprints) and by allowing grief to flow from the emotional body (cry, shout, sound, etc). This will continue to be important in the coming days.


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Monday, November 21st
Moon in 8th tithi
Ashtami

Moon continues through Magha for the majority of the day, sparking sudden and magnanimous changes. The ancestors rule the day, so be sure to honor them and pay your respects. Gratitude is the greatest medicine and a balm for the heart. Let Spirit and your lineage know what you honor them for and why you are grateful for their support. Look for messages and signs that they are listening to you. As Moon shifts late afternoon, to Purvaphalguni, Moon also moves to the inside of Rahu, re-starting the Kala Sarpa yoga effects impacting extreme highs and lows for all right now. Expect confusion, uncertainty and sudden, unexpected changes in the coming weeks. As Moon moves towards the tail of the serpent, Ketu, this is a cycle of release, loss and letting go. Read more about the impact of Kala Sarpa yoga right now.


Tuesday, November 22nd
Moon in the 9th tithi
Navami

Moon continues through Purvaphalguni today, invoking Venus and Bhaga. Comforts, resources and pleasures are supported today. Can you receive? Where are you blocked or resistant to receiving? Mars and Ketu give their gaze to the Moon and Rahu, increasing emotional outbursts and big feelings. Expect sudden emotions, likely anger and passion, to arrive. Saturn's gaze brings an undertone of pain and grief. Notice what the root of your emotions are actually telling you. What is the underlying need? Safety and stability? Witnessing and holding? Honoring and supporting? Check in and listen to your inner wisdom. Relationships are vulnerable today so gather inner resiliency and establish healthy boundaries if you are feeling depleted. As evening sets in, Moon shifts to the latter Phalguni star, Uttaraphalguni. Sun and Aryaman rule this portion of the sky, bringing a focus on health, vitality and sustainable connections. Attend to your relationships- starting with self. Harvest from within. What do you need to land more fully within?

Wednesday, November 23rd
Moon in 10th tithi
Dashami

Just as Wednesday begins, Moon arrives in Virgo, joining Jupiter here, yet outside of any direct gaze from the other planets. Moon gets a touched by the nourishment and support of Jupiter, even as Jupiter feels the challenges of its Virgo transit. Jupiter is currently transiting Hasta nakshatra, the Moon's constellation of insight and awakening. Expect dharmic insights and understanding today. Pause and listen carefully to your inner wisdom. If you don't carve out time for this pause,  you will likely miss these important messages arriving. Wednesday is Mercury's day and Moon is moving through his sign, Virgo. Mercury loves Nature and meditation. Spend time with green things an soothe the mind. Get quiet and honor your inner stillness. Late in the evening, Moon moves into Hasta nakshatra and into close conjunction with Jupiter. Attend to the dawning within. Saturn and Mercury are in exact conjunction today. The mind will be feeling the pressure. It is important to be releasing grief from the mental body right now. Support this process through tapping (EFT), embodiment (ground in the body), meditation (release the mental imprints) and allowing grief to flow from the emotional body. This will continue to be important in the coming days.

Thursday, November 24th
Moon in 11th tithi
Ekadashi

Moon conjuncts Jupiter today as both planets travel through Virgo and Hasta nakshatra. Outside of the gaze from the other planets, the ruling planet of Virgo, Mercury, is feeling the pressure of Saturn today as both transit Scorpio. The mind feels the grief today especially. Do what you can to stay out of the mind and connect with body and breath. Watch the stories, the imaginal, the mental chatter. Take your power back! Detach from the illusion, while staying true to your feelings and needs. Hasta nakshatra is the constellation of awakening, sight and seeing more clearly. Savitr brings his wisdom of insight and awareness, especially activating the power of the hands. It is a powerful day of creation and increasing a sense of purpose. Today is Thanksgiving for the USA. May we use the intention of gratitude and love to awaken, inspire and activate. Just before midnight, Moon shifts into Chitra nakshatra and a certain strength to build and activate is enlivened. Ride the wave of inspiration into tomorrow.

Friday, November 25th
Moon in 12th tithi
Dvadasi

Vishvakarma rules the day, as does Mars. There is an action oriented energy expressing itself. Create, work, activate, clarify! Build through your action steps. Moon receives gaze from Ketu early afternoon as she moves into Libra. There is a cutting and releasing taking place. What are you letting go of? This theme is activated right now as Moon continues to wane, nearing emptiness. Relationships continue to provoke your attention. Find integration, harmony and balance through the emotional body. Release and empty, let your inner waters flow and purge. Attend to the sacred space you are creating within through conscious awareness.

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Saturday, November 26th
Moon in 13th tithi
Trayodasi

In the early hours of the morning, Moon shifts into Swati nakshatra, Vayu's domain. There is swift movement and change taking place today. Can you feel the currents? Attend to the breath and your inner prana as this sets the tone for inner landscape. As the outer landscape shifts and changes, stay rooted, grounded and connected to your essence. Ketu continues his gaze upon the Moon today which brings sudden and spontaneous awareness, insight and forced release. Cry, uproot the pain, grieve, purge, release. Relationships bring emotion to the surface. Allow your inner waters to cleanse you.

Sunday, November 27th
Moon in 14th tithi
Chaturdasi

Mid morning on Sunday, Moon shifts into Vishaka nakshatra. Dual gods Indra and Agni, bring a need for alliances, support and co-creation. Jupiter is ruling planet of this constellation, which helps you align with resources and spiritual support as well. Gather, connect and find like minds to nourish you. Today is a reminder that everyone must serve and be in service on some level. There is always a higher power to reconcile with. Power increases when we gather in relationship with others. Find your tribe and say yes to more nourishment in numbers. For some, there will also be a need to let go of old relationships that no longer serve and nourish you. You may recognize that the nourishment you need is not available from the people you've been in relationship with. Get clear on what you need for wholeness. Integrate body and breath, mind and emotions, spirit and being. Where do you feel the integration point within you?

Monday, November 28th
Moon in 15th tithi
Amavasya

Moon arrives in Scorpio just as Monday begins. This is the day of Moon and we are also on the edge of the new Moon as well. Scorpio is the sign of debilitation for the Moon, which requests an even deeper and introspective new Moon to arrive. The emotional waves will be strong, so bring your attention to the emotional body very intentionally right now. Late morning, Moon moves into Anuradha nakshatra, conjoining the Sun and awakening the conjunction of Saturn and Mercury as well. There is an emptiness occurring with body, mind and emotions right now. Seek resources to support the release, while grounding and stabilizing your self for maximum integration to take place with this process. Anuradha is Mitra's nakshatra. He is an Aditya- which means he offers resources. His gifts come through friendship and alliances. Through companionship and allies, Mitra supports expansion and increases through your connections. Often Anuradha will bring the experience of being in the right place at the right time and resources from well connected friendships. Reach out and align with your friends for maximum gain. Notice where you are staying small, dis-empowered and resistant to connection.

Late morning Mercury moves to a new sign. Just as the month comes to a close, Mercury transits into Sagittarius and into Mula nakshatra for an extended stay on November 28th. The entire transit will last until February 3rd, an unusually lengthy dance of forward and backwards for this swift moving planet. Mercury will retrograde on December 19th for roughly three weeks, until January 8th. This prolongs his stay in the fiery sign of Sagittarius, who is fortunately a friend. Retrograde planets increase the strength of the planet and its indications, expressing themselves more as the nodes do- with excess, confusion and intensity.

Read more about Mercury in Sagittarius



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The Sun just landed in Scorpio.

This past month of debilitated Sun is finally complete. Now the light will begin to strengthen in the coming weeks. As Sun passes through Scorpio, your depths will be called upon, as well as grief, unconscious programming and past pain. 

Read more about Sun in Scorpio. 

There have been many complicated transits and increased challenges for months now. Once the Kala Sarpa yoga completes in January, some of the big highs and lows will start to even out. Right now, integration, balance and harmony between extreme polarities- inner and outer- is key.

Exalted Mars in Capricorn is sparking anger, violence and aggression right now. Sun in Scorpio can intensify these strong emotions, if we are not doing our inner work.

Anger is in fact a powerful emotion, a change agent. 

It reminds you that a boundary has been crossed, that something feels unfair, that you have been wronged in some way. When you experience anger, there is an opportunity to find clarity about your needs and step into your power with more purpose. 


Far too often though, anger becomes an unconscious reactive emotion that never gets to truly serve its purpose- to wake you up! 

Right now, the planet and particularly the United States, is being called into action. So many are feeling very old, deeply embedded anger and rage rise to the surface. 

You may be feeling anger as a result of your own personal mythology, as well as a result of the collective consciousness.


Allowing your anger to move through you is potent medicine. But even more important than it's movement, is actually harvesting from this emotion. 

Understanding the deeper layers of your anger can help you awaken to needs, more nourishment and empowerment.

What you don't want to do is suppress your anger, or use it in ways that harm yourself and others. 

Systemically suppressed anger can become depression- which is ultimately a result of resisting your power. Anger is in fact a resource for tapping into your power, purpose and dharma!

Here Are Four Ways to Release Anger Right Now:

#1 

Anger is often a first response emotion. It can become an addiction to feel anger- especially if this is the way you learned how to feel and express. 

Anger happens to be the most socially acceptable emotion, so most people default to anger quite easily. Step number one is to get into the habit of checking in with the four levels of your being and do a self audit. This process can help you identify the experiences happening within your inner landscape so you don't disconnect from your body and emotions. 

Do A Self Audit

#2

What are you angry about? Who are you angry at? Consider this your challenge. Now use my Challenge Creative Ritual to identify, move and transform your anger into potent awareness. 

#3

Move your anger safely. Release anger and rage by screaming, yelling, punching pillows, throwing things (without harming yourself or anyone/anything else) and stomping. Get the sound of your anger out in a safe, contained space. Let the emotion move out and through your body.

#4

Tap and Rant. EFT is a powerful resource for moving emotions- especially anger. Tap on the heart point in the center of the chest or tap through the points as you speak your anger aloud. Don't hold back. Tapping through the points as you express your anger, will support its movement and release, without it getting stuck in your body. 

Need some extra support? Use my Tapping Meditation Podcast for Big Emotions.  

#5

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The week begins with a full Moon in Aries, a sign of head on focus and strategy. Transition and transformation abounds as Moon moves through Krittika nakshatra. Agni brings certain burning, clarifying and release in the cycle ahead. You can be sure a sense of inner clarity is coming. Get ready with action steps and awaken to your inner yes. Get in right relationship with your inner masculine and don't settle for mediocrity. Get idealistic! Get nourished! Get empowered! Sun finally moves out of debilitation early in the week and Venus will shift out of the challenging nakshatra of Mula later this week as well. Some smoother days are coming, but diligence with depth, darkness and healing is still required. Don't neglect your grief work.

Monday, November 14th
Moon in 15th to 1st tithi
Purnima to Pratipad

Moon shifts to Krittika nakshtara early morning, just as the Moon swells to fullness. In the early morning hours, the full Moon arrives at its peak. Full Moon is at 06:53am MST on November 14th while Moon transits Aries and Krittika nakshatra. Agni, the ultimate transformational energy, encourages change in the cycle to come. At the time of the full Moon, Sun is at the edge of Libra, still debilitated, vulnerable yet strengthening the implications of its weakness. Relationships, harmony and balance continue to feel the instability and conflict most directly. The coming cycle will encourage deeper integration of polarities and opposing forces. Moon is also poised at the edge of Aries and is sandhi (in the gap between signs) at the time of the Full Moon. The emotional body is begging for transformation, release and change at this time. This will likely be felt on the emotional body level through anger, rage, frustration and violence. What does this anger actually express? What needs are not being met? The divine feminine is calling out loudly and aggressively for change right now. The coming cycle will provoke clarity and laser focus about what works and what doesn't work for your nourishment and support. Find ways to integrate and harmonize opposing forces, imbalances with polarities- especially the masculine and feminine.

Read more about the Full Moon in Aries

The Moon continues through Krittika nakshatra today, but moves to Taurus shortly after the full Moon. As the emotional body moves into Taurus, it becomes exalted, increasing the strength of feelings, emotions, expression and the swelling of the inner waters. Saturn, Mercury and Jupiter give their gaze to the Moon in the coming days, provoking a greater need for balance, harmony and integration. Get in the body, meditate, release emotions, stay out of the mental body stories, seek nourishment through wisdom and understanding.

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Tuesday, November 15th
Moon in 2nd tithi
Dvitiya

Just as Tuesday begins, Moon shifts into Rohini nakshatra and into mulitrikona degrees. There is emotional body strength but waves will be high. Saturn, Mercury and Jupiter give their gaze to the Moon now. Expansion and contraction request integrated balance- especially for the mental and emotional bodies. Creativity increases as well as nourishment. Goddess Saraswati and Lord Brahma request creative activation and manifestation. Say yes and receive. Align with your inner knowing and your needs, then take action. Discomfort is a reminder to lean in closer. Move closer to your emotions and find the needs underlying your scarcity story. Who are you without your story of lack? Just before midnight, Moon shifts to Mrigashirsha nakshatra and the divine nectar of the Moon awakens.

Sun moves to Scorpio on November 15th at 17:24, bringing more light and strength with it. However, this will translate as more inner light and strength due to the depth and mysticism of Scorpio. Turn your focus inward and deepen your awareness. Shine your light within. Sun joins Mercury and Saturn here, which is challenging for both Saturn and Sun as they are not friendly towards each other. The Sun purifies all that it touches, through heat, fire and agni. Saturn is old, slow and cold. He is set in his ways and requires steady, consistent steps in order for progress to be made. This opposes the forceful and powerful energy of the Sun. The challenge will be integrating the hard parts of yourself this month, the pieces that are stubborn, resistant, and that which refuses to change within your personal mythology. This process will require you are willing to bravely look at parts of yourself that have been hidden and in the dark far too long. Sun will shine the light. Will you be willing to see?

Read more about Sun in Scorpio

Wednesday, November 16th
Moon in 3rd tithi
Tritiya

Moon continues through the last pada of Taurus and Mrigashirsha nakshatra as the day begins. Mrigashirsha nakshatra is Soma's constellation, the divine nectar of the Moon. This powerful lunar amrita is the ultimate healing resource. The Moon is still large right now and full of light. Soak up the rays of Soma. Clarify and activate your needs. Find resources and gather support. The nourishment abounds! Are you able to receive? Emotional resistance will keep you from feeling well nourished. Let your inner waters flow. As Moon enters Gemini late morning, Venus gives her gaze to the Moon as does Ketu. More flow, increased creativity and connection is available right now, as well as sudden change and surprises. Communicate, express, create, co-create. Activate through your creative powers! Early evening, Moon shifts to the challenging energy of Ardra nakshatra. Stand in your strength and power, but make sure you're in right-relationship with it.

Thursday, November 17th
Moon in 4th tithi
Chaturthi

As Moon moves through Ardra nakshatra today, Rudra brings his energy of emotional opening- usually through aggressive and tumultuous upheaval. Expect the wrath of the masculine to be unleashed today. Are you in right-relationship with your inner masculine? Relationships may feel volatile as a result today. Keep clear boundaries and honor your needs for safety, clarity, nourishment and empowerment. Veils are being removed. Stay connected to your body and breath. Seek balance between masculine and feminine. Check your ego as it will likely be rooted in righteous indignation. Sun in Scorpio gains strength in degrees now, increasing the solar and masculine energies as well as the necessity to address the grief in the body and the soul. Early evening, Moon shifts into Punarvasu nakshatra and the abundant nourishment of Aditi arrives to soothe the challenges of the day. Land in her goodness, her soft holding, and allow yourself to receive the comforts of MA.

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Friday, November 18th
Moon in 5th tithi
Panchami

Moon continues through Punarvasu and Gemini today, while Aditi brings her worldly support and resources. The challenge is to accept her wisdom. Unify power and peace. Where is the stillness within you? The calm beyond the storm? This is your unity. Beyond right and wrong and the disturbance of the critic. Enter your inner resiliency and find you well of reserve- your sacred, inner flowing waters. Before noon, Moon shifts to its own sign, Cancer. Move closer to your heart and land in your inner wisdom, in truth and light. Mars will give his direct gaze to the Moon in the coming days, which instigates aggressive emotions, anger, passion and hurt. Move closer to the challenge and listen carefully. Your emotional body has a message for you. A part of you feels wronged. A part of you is seeking re-connection to your own inner knowing, your source. A part of you is yearning for self empowerment. Align with your purpose and truth. Be honest with your needs and say yes to your heart wisdom. Late afternoon, Moon shifts to Pushya nakshatra. Integrate your light and dark pieces. You must lean closer to your grief in order for it to move. Where are you resisting your shadows, your hurt and pain? Dive deeply into your healing work and allow the grief to move.

Venus finally moves out of the challenging Mula nakshatra- after almost two weeks of forced letting go and chaos. This has especially impacted relationships, money, comfort and health. As Moon shifts into PurvaAshada, there is greater support from the essence of Venus. Read more about Venus in Sagittarius

Saturday, November 19th
Moon in 6th tithi
Sashthi

Moon continues through its own sign, Cancer, and through Pushya nakshatra. Brihaspati and the "nourishing star" bring support through sustenance. Physical support is essential today so attend to the body, breath and embodiment diligently. Exalted Mars gives his direct gaze to the Moon which can impact the emotions greatly. Express anger in cathartic ways and release emotions with intention so they don't stagnate. Touch the heart and notice what's on the other side of the intensity. See if you can find compassion and loving-kindness, even gratitude, mixed in with the pain. Late afternoon, Moon shifts to Ashlesha nakshatra and Sarpa's energy slides in. Mental body intensifies and requires taming. Continue to unleash the anger, but channel it consciously. Keep coming back to the body, even though the mind will be grabbing your attention. Breathe.

Sunday, November 20th
Moon in 7th tithi
Saptami

Ashlesha and Sarpa energy rules the day. Deception, illusion, confusion and uncertainty increases, with a taint of aggression and sharpness. Soften the edges with inner awareness and movement. It's important to get closer to your body and not get stuck in stories, thoughts, chitta vritti (mind stuff) and the imaginal. Get in control of the mind and affirm your inner knowing by dropping into heart. Early afternoon, Moon makes the tricky leap into Magha nakshatra and into Leo. This is a gandanta between water and fire, which makes the passage especially challenging. Magha is a fierce constellation that requests bold and daring actions, choices and behaviors. Ruled by Ketu, it can bring sudden changes and shifts. Ketu is also giving his gaze to the Moon over the next few days, as Moon conjuncts Rahu closely in Leo. Saturn's gaze slows the emotional body and increases the experiences of grief and sadness. Expect sudden emotional tidal waves and emotional body releases. Your job is to just surrender.

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Monday, November 21st
Moon in 8th tithi
Ashtami

Moon continues through Magha for the majority of the day, sparking sudden and magnanimous changes. The ancestors rule the day, so be sure to honor them and pay your respects. Gratitude is the greatest medicine and a balm for the heart. Let Spirit and your lineage know what you honor them for and why you are grateful for their support. Look for messages and signs that they are listening to you. As Moon shifts late afternoon, to Purvaphalguni, Moon also moves to the inside of Rahu, re-starting the Kala Sarpa yoga effects impacting extreme highs and lows for all right now. Expect confusion, uncertainty and sudden, unexpected changes in the coming weeks. As Moon moves towards the tail of the serpent, Ketu, this is a cycle of release, loss and letting go. Read more about the impact of Kala Sarpa yoga right now.

Moon shifts to Krittika nakshtara early morning, just as the Moon swells to fullness. In the early morning hours, the full Moon arrives at its peak. Full Moon is at 06:53am MST on November 14th while Moon transits Aries and Krittika nakshatra. Agni, the ultimate transformational energy, encourages change in the cycle to come. At the time of the full Moon, Sun is at the edge of Libra, still debilitated, vulnerable while strengthening the implications of its weakness. Relationships, harmony and balance continue to feel the instability and conflict most directly. Aries is connected to the head, and is notoriously confrontational and aggressive. The Moon will be expressing these flavors in the coming cycle- much of which will be focused on the head.

Agni is the ruling deity of Krittika nakshatra. This fire of life has the ability to create alchemal changes, transformation and change. There are multiple types of agni within the body, each with a special purpose for digestion, assimilation and nourishment. If one agni is weak, the other agnis in the body will be burdened. Agni helps us digest and assimilate on the physical body level as well as mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. The need for processing feelings, experiences, sensorial input, life and cycles, emotions, and relationships is vital for complete digestion to take place. Agni is a vital resource and change agent for life. You can support agni by following Ayurvedic regimens, purging and releasing emotions and grief consistently, moving the body daily, through art and creativity, being in nature, through rest and meditation- just to name a few. 

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The coming cycle will encourage deeper integration of polarities and opposing forces. Moon is also poised at the edge of Aries and is sandhi (in the gap between signs) at the time of the Full Moon. The emotional body is begging for transformation, release and change. This will likely be felt on the emotional body level through anger, rage, frustration and violence. What does this anger actually express? What needs are not being met? The divine feminine is calling out loudly and aggressively for change right now. The coming cycle will provoke clarity and laser focus about what works and what doesn't work for your nourishment and support. Find ways to integrate and harmonize opposing forces, and imbalances with polarities- especially the masculine and feminine.

Passions will be running high in the coming weeks and emotions will be strong and volatile. Watch your words as they may be less compassionate and more provocative. As divisive as the emotions are in the coming days, the call is really to integrate, align and harmonize opposing forces. Your job is to find the common ground, the middle way- with yourself and others. Express, release and move emotions as this is a powerful time of deep purging. Undigested grief is moving out and through you, as well as through the collective consciousness. Old pain and hurt is finding its way to the surface of the mind, long ago suppressed into shadow parts. Now these old illusions have the opportunity to arise, awaken and transform you. If you are willing to track closely and look at your challenging emotions directly, there is hope for healing and release. If you continue to resist and avoid, this chance will pass.

The masculine within everyone is going through radical shifts right now. It is being asked to transform and change, yet there is resistance and refusal simultaneously. This cycle will force change in uncomfortable ways. Lean closer to your small self- the pity and self loathing, the ego and self righteousness. Lean into the anger and violence towards yourself and others. Lean into to your cravings for being fixed by another. Look closely at your desires, longings and addictions- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. What do these shadow parts truly need in order for safety? Find the needs, gather resources, support and guidance for deeper nourishment and support. Allow your awakening to take place by getting closer to your darkness and bringing it to the light.

Assess Your Jyotish Chart

Locate Aries in your jyotish chart (the number 1). This is where the Moon is transiting during the time of the full Moon and how it impacts you. There is a correlation to sense of self, identity and ego by default. What do you notice about Aries in your chart? Are there other planets sitting here? What house is Aries located in? Notice what influences effect this house.

Transforming Challenge and Conflict

1) Identify a challenge you are experiencing- physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually. It may be a challenge you've identified in your first house or something you're experiencing more directly.

Create an image of your challenge. Spend at least 10- 20 minutes on this image. Use color, shape and texture to create your image. Title it.

If it could speak what would it say?

2) Move the image.

Move your challenge image. Your image is the entry point for your movement exploration. Spend 10- 20 minutes moving your image. Let your body move in response to the image, as though you're having a dialogue with it. Stay connected to your physical body sensations as you move.  In your final moments, identify a closing statement. Repeat this aloud 3X.

3) In your journal, respond to these questions:

I am, I want, I need
I sense, I feel, Imagine

What does this challenge need?