After a month long eclipse cycle with back to back eclipses, we gain some closure with this third and final solar eclipse on August 11th. If you haven't already experienced some sense of finale, look for resolution and closure after multiple weeks of intense emotional upheaval and shadow coming to light. Often you will notice resolution leading up to the eclipse or shortly thereafter. Part of this eclipse cycle has provoked confronting big challenges, inner and outer changes and an emotional intensity. Expect some softening and ease arriving as the dust settles. The August new Moon occurs on the 11th at 03:58 am MT while Moon is in sidereal Cancer and Ashlesha nakshatra. Rahu is currently transiting Cancer, which inspires a certain intensity with all things Cancer. Heart, home, mother, emotional body, lungs, chest and land are receiving more focus right now. The feminine in general is front and center. Rahu is forcing the shadowed parts of the feminine to emerge more fully and discomfort with challenging emotions has intensified for many. You may have noticed that this eclipse portal has brought to light more emotional tenacity, grief and forced the feminine to be witnessed and acknowledged in new ways. Expect more of this theme during the new Moon and in the waxing cycle to come. As the new Moon cycle arrives, nourishment, money and resources ask for your attention and intention. The pull will be towards greater nourishment in the weeks ahead, encouraging a focus on being fed, supported and comforted. What are you eating- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually? How nourished do you feel by what you are ingesting? What is working well? What is missing? Sarpa is the ruling deity of Ashlesha nakshatra. He brings an occult, mystical experience with him- which can also be deceptive and illusory. His snake energy penetrates deeply and likes to go well beyond the surface understanding of life and existence. Sarpa energy is bold, intoxicating and transformational. Transcendence and awakening are inevitable. How do you go about inciting this change? Sarpa reminds us that from darkness, comes great wisdom- if we are willing to go beyond the mundane, surface understanding. The opulence of awakening is yours when you are taking into consideration the many layers of your power and shadow. Once the Moon enters Cancer and shifts to the inside of Rahu on August 10th, we enter a two week cycle where all planets will be hemmed in, encompassed by the nodes Rahu and Ketu, similar to a Kala Sarpa Yoga. Rahu, Sun, retrograde Mercury and Moon transit Cancer. Venus is currently debilitated in Virgo while Jupiter continues through Libra. Retrograde Saturn moves through Sagittarius and retrograde Mars and Ketu transit Capricorn. Currently we have three retrograde planets to contend with and two debilitated planets (exalted Mars is currently retrograde, rendering him debilitated). Take this into consideration during this two week cycle, ending on August 24th. This is the grande finale of the month-long eclipse portal. Mars, Saturn and Mercury are asking us to retrace our steps, seek new insights and get new results. With all planets hemmed in by the nodes, this tends to intensify results, awakening deep transformation and jump start renewal. Think: shedding of ones skin. The snake energy of Sarpa allows us to shed, release, transform, grow and move beyond. The result of so much confronting and identifying of the shadow recently is culminating in deconstruction of the ego identity. In this process of release and letting go, a grief process is inevitable. How are you honoring your grief as you transform and step into the new? Use the coming two weeks to honor the letting go, the grief and heartache. Create space for what you truly want and need. Who are you becoming? How are you supporting your transformation, healing and change process? How are you resisting, sabotaging and derailing your progress, momentum and awakening? Where are you choosing to stay in the darkness? Where might you need more resources, support and guidance? As Moon moves from Cancer into Capricorn over the course of the next two weeks, he touches each of the nine planets of the zodiac. Remember that the Moon illuminates, highlights and mirrors whatever it comes into contact with. Our emotional body (the Moon) expresses to us what is emerging. This is a powerful time to lean closer to the emotional body and listen carefully. Your body wisdom will be sharing insights with you. Your emotions will carry the key insights for your deeper needs. Don't bypass or negate your emotional body wisdom- or you will miss the depth and clarity. Moon moves towards Ketu in this cycle, exiting the tail of the serpent as this unusual cycle ends. Expect a cracking open of illusion, awakening us to new possibilities and options. Look for new growth, room for the new, renewal and deeper awareness about your needs and desires. Eclipse Portal Wisdom Three eclipses take place over the span of a month, occurring back to back. The July New Moon in Gemini arrives with a Partial Solar Eclipse, marking the opening of this shadowed portal. The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 27th takes place with a full Lunar Eclipse. Usually, eclipses come in pairs, however this eclipse cycle brings a third eclipse with the new Moon in Cancer on August 11th. A partial Solar Eclipse closes the portal and will support a rich harvest with depth and insights. There is an interesting theme with this eclipse portal. The Gemini new Moon in Punarvasu Nakshatra creates an opening for deeper nourishment to be confronted. What is missing in your support team? Where are you feeling depleted or malnourished? This new Moon will provoke challenges with disconnection to rise to the surface. The desire to be whole, more balanced and unified within self and life increases. Mid eclipse cycle, the full Moon in Capricorn and Sravana nakshatra will ask you to refine and take steps towards dharma- that which sustains and supports you and your inner awareness. The deconstruction of old patterns and belief systems that are standing in your way must be allowed to crumble and release. You will feel the fullness of what does not serve you. What do you want to replace this old, outmoded way of being? What resources and behaviors can support more harmony, ease and gentleness in your life? Closing this eclipse portal will be a partial solar eclipse and a new Moon in Cancer and Ashlesha Nakshatra. If you've been hiding behind false pretenses, this will be a time of unmasking and clarifying the changes that must take place. This particular closure will force you to identify your trust issues- inner and outer. Where are you hiding behind ego and avoiding your deeper knowing? In what ways are you pretending to feel safe, without actually acknowledging your fears? You may remember that the first solar eclipse of the year on January 31st was also in Ashlesha nakshatra. What did you learn and confront in the previous eclipse cycle? This is an opportunity for you to retrace your steps and revisit any unfinished business with Sarpa, the serpent of transformation. This eclipse cycle is an opportunity to spiral up and awaken from your slumber! Step into your power by identifying and confronting your shadows, illusions and stories. There is great potential in the coming month to release the past, the undigested thoughts and stories clogging your body wisdom. As you clear and let go of these shadowed parts, there is space for moving forward in more empowered, courageous ways. First, you must be willing to awaken from your negligence, laziness and illusion. The more courage you step into, the more you will succeed! Remember that solar eclipses awaken masculine parts of ourselves and help us confront ego based iterations of self, ideologies and belief systems. There will be deconstruction and forced awareness rising to the surface. The purpose of lunar eclipses is to support the confrontation of the shadowed feminine, identifying emotional body blockages and disconnections within receptivity. Solar and lunar eclipses always come in pairs, thus supporting confrontation and release of both masculine and feminine, the ultimate polarities of existence. The result of confronting the shadow is to create more conscious awareness of our unconscious self. With more consciousness, the grip of these illusions lessens, allowing us to create new possibilities- and ultimately make vastly different choices. As we enter this eclipse portal, notice the themes and challenges you have been confronting recently. What is intensifying? What is forcing you to look? What stories, experiences and relationships are encouraging you to look more closely? Continue to dig in and lean closer. Ask for support, resources and guidance so you aren't walking alone. The partial solar eclipse occurs on August 11th at 02:02 am MT, ending at 05:30am MT. The maximum eclipse will be at 03:46am MT. This eclipse will not be visible in North America but will be visible in North/East Europe, North/West Asia, North in North America, Atlantic, Arctic. From a Vedic perspective, it is not advised to be outside during an eclipse or to look directly at the eclipse. Wear a head covering if you have to be outside so you don't absorb the shadow. Ideally, this is a time for spiritual practices such as meditation, chanting and fasting. Set intentions and honor the sensitivity of this time. It is also widely recognized that during and between eclipses, starting new endeavors will not bring positive results. No new projects, relationships or activities should start in the eclipse portal. Notice what needs are arriving, then take action after the eclipse portal closes. Best to lay low, attend to spiritual pursuits, get extra rest and work with your inner shadow very consciously during this cycle. Creative Ritual 1) Using craypas, paints or pencils, create an image of your nourishment. What does nourishment feel like for you? Create an image that expresses this feeling using colors, textures and shapes. Allow 20 minutes at minimum for this nourishment image. Title your image. 2) Use your image to inspire a movement exploration. Let your body move in response to your nourishment image with an intention of "moving with your feelings of nourishment". What sensations emerge for you during your dance? What awareness? Allow 5 to 10 minutes for this movement exploration. I encourage you to extend this time frame as you recycle this process. 3) Harvesting. In your journal answer these questions: I am, I want, I need, I sense, I feel, I imagine. What deeply nourishes me? What no longer nourishes me? Where do I feel support in my life? Where do I need more support? What am I opening to? What am I closing to? Ready to deepen your emotional body relationship? Here are some signs you might be in conflict with your inner feminine + Use my Tapping Meditation to deepen your receptivity Jyotish Astrology Basics ~ for Transformation and Healing Are you seeking clarity, insights and wisdom for your healing path? Searching for your purpose and life path clarity? Wanting spiritual answers and an expanded understanding of your self? Wishing you could trust your self and your path more fully? Disappointed & dissatisfied with the astrological resources you've found so far? Desiring more depth, feminine wisdom, and a holistic approach to Vedic Astrology? 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A rare triple impact full Moon takes place on February 10th. This Cancer full Moon occurs with a penumbral lunar eclipse and a comet sighting shortly after, though barely visible from earth. Three cosmic events open the delicate two week eclipse portal. The full Moon occurs at 17:34 MST while Moon is at the edge of Cancer and Ashlesha nakshatra (using Mean node calculations). In the Vedic calendar, this is considered Magha Purnima, which is connected to Leo and the ancestors. The penumbral lunar eclipse begins to emerge at 15:34 MST, reaching its climax at 17:43 MST, and finding completion at 19:53 MST. This eclipse will cast its shadow on Europe, Much of Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica. From a Vedic perspective, it is never advised to be outside during an eclipse, or to look at it directly. If you must be outside, make sure your head is covered. This also marks a delicate two week gap between lunar and solar eclipses. It is not advised to start new projects at this time, nor make big decisions. Best to lay low, attend to spiritual pursuits, get extra rest and work with your inner shadow very consciously. Ashlesha nakshatra is ruled by Sarpa, the mystical serpent. For months the Sarpa energy has been a powerful influence because of the Kala Sarpa Yoga effects. The highs and lows of the cosmic serpent energy wreaked havoc on masculine and feminine energies through the end of 2016. Multiple planets touched the tail of the serpent (Ketu), deconstructing and transforming them into new possibilities and awareness. We are in the final phases of this emergence as Sun leaps to Aquarius on February 12th. Mercury will follow on the 22nd. Consider this full Moon and eclipse portal a final release process, an extraction and harvesting of months and months of upheaval. What is the theme of your past few months? What are you harvesting about your inner magic and the mysteries of life? Sarpa is notorious for his black magic and deceptive ways. He is illusion and confusion at his worst. At his best, he brings mystical wisdom and occult awareness. Snake medicine is indicative of Kundalini energy and the spinal column, as well as sexual potency. The lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu are expressions of serpent energy. First of all, they are not real, only shadows on the Moon, your inner wisdom and intelligence. Just as the nodes cause intensification, uncertainty, confusion and extremes, so does the energy of Sarpa. Highs and lows appear, as shadow merges into light and light moves back to darkness. What you see is not always what you get, or what you wanted. This full Moon and penumbral lunar eclipse opens a two week portal that ends with the annual solar eclipse on February 26th. It is a delicate window of time that opens up shadowed experiences and illusions. Profound mystical opportunities are possible as well as new awareness and understandings. Simultaneously it is also a time that increases misunderstandings, confusion and deceptive behavior. Be especially careful of toxic environments, foods, drugs and people. Ashlesha is notorious for excesses of all kinds- most notably toxicity with mind altering substances. This can include any form of deception or separation from your truth and inner knowing. At the time of the full Moon, Cancer, Ashlesha and the Moon are all on the horizon. Moon and the Ascendant are both sandhi, at the very edge of Cancer- which opens the gate between this water sign and fiery Leo. This is considered a major gandanta, or sacred gap, that marks upheaval, change and transformation- usually on the psycho-emotional level. Gandantas are notorious for creating challenge because the nature of change is some level of transformation or alchemy. The bigger the change process, the bigger the challenges. This eclipse portal brings emotional transformation, but through the mental body. Attend to your emotional waves and notice what stories are impacting them. The mind needs to be cleared of old toxic patterns and behaviors in order for you to release the shadow and illusions that are keeping you in the dark. Using the Emotional Freedom Technique is an excellent resource for clearing these blockages. Relationships become a major part of this transformation process. What are you learning about yourself as you look in the mirror? Let your heart wisdom guide you and become the guru. Use devotion, Bhakti, to strengthen your path and purpose. Get devoted to your self, your path and your purpose. Make love your dharma and dharma your love. Allow passion to feed you, stir your longings and provoke action steps. Where are you playing small- in matters of love and creativity? The immense healing that is possible in this two week cycle is dedicated to the inner change process, but in a heart centered way. It is through intimately navigating the chambers of your heart- how you love, who you love and what you love- that clarity, new awareness and release will emerge. Clean up the resistance and that which is clogging your heart chakra. It is especially important to release the critic and the parts of you that shut you off from feeling love, gratitude and acceptance. Lean into compassion and loving-kindness, towards your self and others. Drop the stories of right and wrong. Can you surrender to acceptance, trust and your highest vision? Speak your truth, but be mindful of your snake mouth. Make sure your words are the sweet truth and come from the heart. Creative RitualThis is a powerful time to align with your dharma, your soul's purpose, as Saturn moves through Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra. Nirrti, the dark goddess, rules the constellation Mula. She brings adharma (that which is against dharma) and can pull you off of your dharmic path through chaos, confusion and deception. The full Moon and coming cycle supports a deeper listening of your heart wisdom, your inner truth. Lean in closer and use my dharmic resources below to align with your highest potential. Right now, I'm sharing ample resources, guidance and support to help you align with your dharmic truth. What is your soul's true purpose? Use the resources below to activate and align with your dharmic path. These resources are only available for a short time. Last chance for 2017! Find clarity and a deeper purpose and follow along via my newsletter as I continue to share powerful resources this month for strengthening your soul's purpose. Six Steps to Awaken Your Soul's Purpose: Step #1: Planting Seeds Step #2: Gathering Resources Step #3: Overcoming Your Challenges Step #4: Transforming Struggles Step #5: Creating Your Vision Step #6: Making Your Dharma Real Ready for even more Dharmic Support? Don't miss these *free* Dharma Awakening Resources! I'll be pulling them from my website later this week. 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What happens when your dharma is never offered to this world? When it is never fully awakened within you? When you refuse to change, heal and transform, so that you can rise and shine? When you never even step onto your dharmic path! This is called Adharma (that which is against dharma). It is the root cause of all suffering in this world. It is pain that is self-induced. Don't neglect your path. Don't avoid your inner wisdom. Don't negate your power, purpose and passion. Join my Dharma Foundations Course. There has been an overwhelming response to this course!! Register now to confirm your spot!! Last chance to join is February 10th!! ONLY a few spots left for Basic and Maha Support. This Week's Intention: "The inspiration you seek is already within you. Be silent and listen." ~Rumi Moon is waning and the week begins with Moon in the 7th tithi, Saptami, half way through the dark half cycle. This phase of the Moon is Indra's domain, the god of the gods. His weapon of choice is a thunderbolt as he rules the rain, opening the clouds and controlling the nourishment of the earth. Consequently he is connected to powerful dharmic works. This is a Tikshna nakshatra- sharp and dreadful. In the USA, the Electoral College votes on Monday, the 19th. The Moon is under strong illusion today, while a theme of harsh action, confusion and Mental reversals arrive. Interesting timing for the vote to take place. Winter Solstice (for the Northern Hemisphere) occurs this week, which is a turning point in our orientation to the light- both inner and outer. For the Southern Hemisphere, there will be an increase of darkness, inward awareness. For the Northern Hemisphere, an increase of light begins, which begins to shift our attention externally. Themes of integration and balance continue this week as the Kala Sarpa Yoga effects awaken once again for a two week period of heightened extremes and deeper shadow work. . Read more about Kala Sarpa Yoga THIS WEEK! {Plant Your Seeds of Light and Wisdom} *FREE* Winter Solstice Web Class December 21st! On the darkest day of the year, there is a great opportunity for releasing and letting go of the past seasons. This is your still point. The pause. The sacred in-between. Linger here for a moment and create a deeper intention for your path in the coming months. Join me for a free Winter Solstice Web Class ::: Please RSVP to join the list and receive access to the recording: swatijrjyotish@gmail.com Monday, December 19th Moon in 7th tithi Saptami The week begins with Moon shifting into Purvaphalguni nakshatra, moving to the inside of Rahu, once again starting a two week cycle of Kala Sarpa yoga effects. Moon continues through Leo, receiving gaze from Ketu, Mars, and Saturn, while in conjunction with Rahu. There is a lack of clarity and certainty about action steps today. Don't force outcomes, but take thoughtful action steps regardless. Moon is waning and half way through the emptying cycle now. Mars will break the Kala Sarpa yoga on the 28th of December, but won't officially leave Aquarius until January 20th. There is still extreme ups and downs, polarities and binary energy at play. Integration and harmonizing opposites and extremes is vital right now. As Moon transits Purvaphalguni, Bhaga, the god of resources and material enjoyment is enlivened. There's a tendency to overspend and over indulge right now. Watch how your shadows are impacting excess and extremes. This includes finances, eating habits, food, drugs and alcohol, as well as your relationships and behaviors. Seek simplicity, gentleness with yourself and others, as well as clarity with boundaries, and needs. Find more stability- inner and outer- rather than overwhelm through pushing or forcing outcomes and agendas. Mercury goes Retrograde in Sagittarius early this morning. This lengthy transit of Mercury in Sagittarius will last until February 3rd, an unusually long 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. 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. Read more about Mercury in Sagittarius Tuesday, December 20th Moon in 8th tithi Ashtami Just as Tuesday arrives, Moon shifts into Uttaraphalguni, Aryaman's domain. Late morning, Moon moves to Virgo, joining Jupiter here and receiving gaze from Mars. Try not to force action steps, but be diligent with your choices and momentum. As an Aditya, Aryaman, provides resources- specifically to support the health and well being of the body. This connection to the physical body is a way to honor the ancestors and carry forward one's lineage. Aryaman also supports marriage and that which allows a relationship to be sustained, such as commitment, children and the inner work required to heal and grow together. This nakshatra shows a connection to repaying the ancestors. Honor, respect, connect and give gratitude to your ancestors today. Bring offerings to your altar and attend to your physical body as the maha altar of sustaining the legacy you are alive to bring forth. Notice omens, symbols and messages arriving from your ancestors. Mars moves to Satabisha nakshatra, moving closer to Ketu, who is still transiting this domain of the sky. There is deep healing possible, but only by cracking open and looking at the depth of your darkness. Do so with diligence, yet with gentleness and loving kindness, or there will be resistance to fully arriving in your truth, light and wisdom. The coming weeks provoke sparks of awakening, albeit through possibly painful and challenging encounters. Stay connected to body, breath and your inner truth. Seek integration, harmony, and above all, love. Wednesday, December 21st Moon in 9th tithi Navami Moon moves through Virgo and into Hasta nakshatra early morning. Savitr rules this constellation, bringing the dawning, the light, through greater wisdom and awareness. There is a new dawn arriving today. Look for the moments of awareness, move towards your truth, connect with your body and breath, find your grounding cord. Ask for guidance and support to help you unfold your truth. The first day of winter for the Northern Hemisphere (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. For the Southern Hemisphere, there will be an increase of darkness, inward awareness. For the Northern Hemisphere, an increase of light begins, which begins to shift our attention externally. Themes of integration and balance continue as the Kala Sarpa Yoga effects heighten extremes and deeper shadow work. . Read more about Kala Sarpa Yoga Tonight! {Plant Your Seeds of Light and Wisdom} *FREE* Winter Solstice Web Class December 21st! On the darkest day of the year, there is a great opportunity for releasing and letting go of the past seasons. This is your still point. The pause. The sacred in-between. Linger here for a moment and create a deeper intention for your path in the coming months. Join me for a free Winter Solstice Web Class ::: Please RSVP to join the list and receive access to the recording: swatijrjyotish@gmail.com Thursday, December 22nd Moon in 10th tithi Dashami Mid morning, Moon arrives in Chitra nakshatra, moving into exact conjunction with Jupiter who is transiting this constellation as well. Vishvakarma rules this portion of the sky, bringing his creative powers to life. He is a powerful creator who supports the construction and creative process intimately. He likes action steps and grande plans, and he will support bringing your goals to life with diligent action steps. Chitra is ruled by Mars, the soldier, which expresses the power and focus possible here. Service and karma yoga are particularly aligned with this star's intention. Make your steps count today. Are they aligned with your highest truth, your dharmic purpose? Let everything else go. Allow dharma to be your highest calling, your highest truth. Organize around this. Late evening, Moon shifts to Libra. Integrate, harmonize, align. Friday, December 23rd Moon in 11th tithi Ekadashi The need for integrating polarities and extremes is enlivened today as Moon moves through the sign of balance, Libra. Late morning, Moon arrives in Swati nakshatra and great movement and momentum is stirred. Vayu, the wind god, rules this domain, offering change, illumination, dharma and a lack of grounding. Swati nakshatra has an easily changing nature and often a lack of grounding, landing and support. Vayu is a powerful force that, when on your side, can carry you great distances, like the wind in your sails. Can you ground even as you move? Can you land in your breath, even with such momentum? Can you pause and check, even when the winds are carrying you quickly? Don't get lost in the big gusts of wind, harness it and use it as your strength. Saturday, December 24th Moon in 11th to 12th tithi Ekadashi to Dvadashi The first half of the day is devoted to Swati's movement and momentum. Stay grounded as much as possible. Mid day Moon moves to Vishaka nakshatra and the dual god Indragni brings greater need for integration, harmony and balance between opposing forces. What needs to activate in order for more co-creation within your self and with others? Indra and Agni remind us that when multiple forces combine, the power is stronger, more sustainable. This process of integration and harmonizing is supported through an alchemical transformation process, as opposing forces come together. Notice your resistance to syncing with your inner power. Who are you when you say yes to your power, fully? Where are you saying no to your highest truth, light and power? How can you step towards your empowerment with more clarity and ease? Sunday, December 25th Moon in 12th tithi Dvadashi Late morning, Moon arrives in Scorpio, its debilitation sign and into conjunction with Saturn, planet of grief. The next few days require slowness, stillness and introspection, especially as the new Moon approaches. Continue to find integration, alignment and harmony between opposing forces, as Vishaka rules the day. Late afternoon, Moon shifts into Anuradha nakshatra, Mitra's domain. As an Aditya, Mitra brings resources and support- usually through friendship and alliances. Who and what are you aligning with? Anuradha can get overly focused on details at times, so try to stay with the big picture. For many, it is Christmas Day. Seek harmony and connection today, while honoring your grief and emotions intentionally. Spend time in silence, with body and breath. Set intentions for being in relationship with self and others at this time. What do you need to feel supported and honored? Monday, December 26th Moon in 13th tithi Trayodasi Moon continues through its debilitation sign, Scorpio, and through Anuradha nakshatra. Mitra brings deeper connections through friendships, alliances and support. As an Aditya, he is a form of the Sun, bringing resources in the form of relationships. With Moon conjuncting Saturn right now, there is a need to look at grief, personal and ancestral, that may be hindering your ability to connect on deeper levels. There is an uprooting taking place that will allow you to release and let go of parts of yourself that are no longer serving you. This includes relationships and connections that are not aligned with your hightest needs. Allow the release to take place. Why might you be resisting the letting go? Who are you when you no longer have painful relationships in your life? What does your life look like when you are aligned with those who fully love and honor you? Early evening Moon arrives in Jyeshtha nakshatra and Indra brings his strength, tenacity and clarity. Pause and check in with your inner needs. Tuesday, December 27th Moon in 14th tithi Chaturdasi Moon moves into exact conjunction with Saturn today, provoking grief, hardship and pain to rise to the surface. Both planets are navigating Jyeshtha nakshatra right now, Indra's domain. Let grief release, find channels to let the emotional body move and stay close to the physical body. Saturn is also the container, the body, of the cosmic self. As the Moon magnifies the grief of Saturn today and the dynamics of the mental body in Jyeshtha nakshatra, it's important to not get lost in the confusion and overwhelm. Stay close to your body and breath, in order to harvest your needs. Find stability within the body, but surf the emotional body waves diligently. Get clear on what is mind stuff (chitta vritti) and what is emotions. These bodies are very different and have very different needs, but so often get intertwined, sparking confusion, intensified pain and suffering. What does your emotional body need right now? What does your mental body need? What does your physical body need? What does your spiritual body need? * All timing is Mountain Standard Time.
Prepare for the year ahead with clarity, direction and right action. Get support with dharma, clarify your purpose and life path. Gather insights for your healing path and health challenges, shadow work and your grief process, finances and relationships. Clarity, resources, guidance and support are life changing! Book A Session Now booking for January sessions. *** Please note that I will be shifting my business focus in the new year towards more local and community based offerings here in Boulder, CO. This means that I will have fewer single session openings and online offerings. Please book your session now to insure that I can fit you in. *** This Week's Intention: Strengthen your intentions and align more fully with your purpose. Move closer to the light of your soul and recommit to your heart wisdom. Attend to your inner darkness with compassion and loving kindness. Moon is waxing and gaining strength. The week begins as Venus arrives in Sagittarius, floating in the gandanta (gap) between water and fire. This is a delicate transition, impacting relationships and feminine energy directly. Mercury moves to Scorpio on Tuesday, provoking depth and transformation within the mind. Sun continues through its debilitation sign, causing challenges to power, authority and masculine energy. Balance is needed, while integration of polarities is vital. Land in the body and keep moving closer to grounding, earth and embodiment. Continue to find ways to reconnect and notice where you are disconnecting- from Self and spirit, from heart and compassion. Please join me for a *free* November class on Sunday, November 13th. We will address your jyotish chart from a healing perspective- in order for you to fast track your inner awakening. Get the Details + RSVP Just before midnight on Sunday, November 6th, Venus moves to a new friends sign, leaping into the tricky gandanta between watery Scorpio and fiery Sagittarius. Venus arrives in Mula nakshatra, the first of three in Sagittarius. The entire constellation of Mula is considered a gandanta, a gap, that provokes challenges, uprooting and change. As planets pass through this nakshatra, an inevitable change takes place with the indications of that planet. Mula is infamous for chaos, calamity, uprooting and imbalance, as well as adharma- that which is against dharma. At the same time, Mula can also bring great depth and spirituality, but often due to navigating hardship and challenge. The unavoidable changes of this Venus cycle provoke challenges with all things Venus. Women and your relationships will feel the most impact. This will not a comfortable ride for many. In the coming days, stay closely connected to your needs, to heart and to your emotional body wisdom. Notice where you are disconnecting from your self, rather than staying close to home, to Self and spirit. What actions and choices need to be removed once and for all? Stay away from excess sugar, intoxicants, alcohol, foods and choices that keep you disconnected. Be mindful of old addictive patterns and behaviors that may return at this time to sabotage your forward momentum. Read more about Venus in Sagittarius Monday, November 7th Moon in 8th tithi Ashtami Moon continues through Sravana nakshatra until late afternoon. Vishnu brings his dharmic support, his all-pervasive awareness and expansion to the day. There is a certain strength in the inner realms today. Tap into the subtleties of mind and emotions. Land and linger within the inner landscape. Stay in the present, arrive in the stillness, conquer the fear of past and future. Expansion of knowledge and wisdom comes to those who look. Seek this wisdom within. Moon shifts to Dhanishta late in the day, sparking Mars energy and the light of the Vasu Devas. Take the inner awareness that arrived earlier in the day, into creative action! Mercury moves to the edge of Libra, preparing to shift into Scorpio tomorrow. Attend to the mental body. It's seeking balance, alignment and focus. I still have a couple sessions available for December. This is the last chance to book a session with me until later next year. Please connect with me immediately to confirm. Get support with dharma, clarify your purpose and life path. Gather insights for your healing path and health challenges, shadow work, your grief process, finances and relationships. Clarity, resources, guidance and support are life changing! Book A Session Tuesday, November 8th Moon in 9th tithi Navami Early morning, Moon arrives in Aquarius, while still moving through Dhanishta nakshatra. Moon conjuncts Ketu in the coming days, which invites sudden emotional body changes, awakening and insights. Expect the blinders to be ripped off. As Moon moves through the constellation of the Vasu Devas today, more light comes, the jyoti. Look and listen carefully. Move towards your inner awareness and move towards the light of your soul. Venus begins to gain strength as it arrives in the 2 degree range of Sagittarius. This also intensifies the awakening and sudden shifts possible as Venus moves through Mula nakshatra, a Ketu ruled constellation. This is an uprooting phase and the Moon will be supporting these changes in the coming days with the help of Ketu's transformational energy. At the same time, Mercury moves to Scorpio and will conjunct Saturn this month. A restructuring of the mental body is on the horizon. Late afternoon, Moon arrives in Satabisha nakshatra and Varuna brings his gaze of seriousness and scrutiny. There is also deep healing available in this constellation. Take the inner knowing and put it into self development work, self compassion and self support. It's election day in the USA. The current transits do not support clarity with the results of this election. Mercury shifts into Scorpio on November 8th at 11:54, for roughly three weeks. His fairly quick transit through the sign of depth and inner awareness, also brings a connection to Saturn at the same time. Mental body meets physical body, so it will be important to stay as resourced from your body wisdom as possible- for grounding, stabilizing and integration. This combination of Mercury and Saturn can increase mental worry, grief and fear. Look closely at these parts of your mind and work diligently to attend to and release the struggles and pains they provide. The fear is not the problem- it's your relationship with the fear that matters. Much learning can take place while.... Read more about Mercury in Scorpio Wednesday, November 9th Moon in 10th tithi Dashami Moon continues through the Rahu ruled constellation of Satabisha, receiving gaze from Rahu and conjunct Ketu. Move beyond the confusion and uncertainty and seek clarity, purpose and inner knowing. Take your struggles and turn them into resources. What are your basic needs? What are you prepared to do in order to get these needs met? Keep moving towards the nourishment and gather new resources and support to get you there. Late in the day, Moon shifts to Purvabhadrapada and to the outside of Ketu, breaking the Kala Sarpa yoga effects for the coming two weeks. My experience recently has been that this is provoking more of a Kala Amrita effect, which forces release and letting go. On the back side of the transit, gains arrive, only to be swiftly released as Moon returns to the inner confines of the Rahu and Ketu axis. This results in sudden highs and lows over the course of each month. Read more about the effects of this Kala Sarpa yoga which lasts until January. Thursday, November 10th Moon in 11th tithi Ekadashi Late morning, Moon moves to Pisces, receiving direct gaze from Jupiter. Deep release is taking place as the Moon completes a cycle through the zodiac. The Bhadrapada constellations are connected to the funeral cot, which connects specifically with the transformational process of death and release. As Moon finishes up its passage through this star pattern, let go and find ways to simplify your life on every level. This is especially valid for relationships, finances, comforts and all things Venus. Learn from the letting go and make an intention for using the space that remains with conscious awareness. Find your still point and stay connected to body. Please join me for a *free* November class on Sunday, November 13th. We will address your jyotish chart from a healing perspective- in order for you to fast track your inner awakening. Get the Details + RSVP Friday, November 11th Moon in 12th tithi Dvadasi Moon continues through Uttarabhadrapada today. Release grief and emotions by moving the body and let your internal waters flow. What are you cutting cords with from this past cycle? How have you honored your emotional body through this process? Drop into the pain and lean closer. There is a need within the darkness that is beckoning to you. Find the pearl of wisdom in your dark center. Move towards the pain and find ways to get deeper nourishment as a result of this awareness. Just after noon, Moon moves to Revati nakshatra, bringing closer and endings to this cycle. As Moon passes through the final constellation of the zodiac, endings and release arrive, while ruling deity, Pushan, provides nourishment and support for the changes ahead. He is a resource provider, bringing help for the journey. Are you receptive and open to receive? Notice where you are resisting. Move closer to your emotional body waves and deepen your capacity to feel. Saturday, November 12th Moon in 13th tithi Trayodasi Pushan provides nourishment and support for the journey until late morning when Moon moves to the gap in between Pisces and Aries. This gandanta is particularly challenging as the emotional body and inner waters move from endings to beginnings, water to fire. Vulnerability, sensitivity and possibility awaken. Linger in the vulnerability and power of this moment and invite in the potential. What are you intentions for the days and weeks ahead? As the Moon arrives in Aries and Ashwini nakshatra late Saturday morning, a new cycle is ushered in. Spend time with rejuvenation and healing right now. Attend to health regimens and rest. Exalted Mars and Rahu give their gaze to the Moon until Monday, which intensifies emotions- especially anger and aggression. As the Moon waxes, emotions are intensifying. Track the feelings. What are the needs? There will be some inevitable release and letting go today. Surrender to the emptiness. Find your stillness. Please join me for a *free* November class on Sunday, November 13th. We will address your jyotish chart from a healing perspective- in order for you to fast track your inner awakening. Get the Details + RSVP Sunday, November 13th Moon in 14th tithi Chaturdasi Mid morning, Moon arrives in Bharani nakshatra and Yama brings his restraint. Yama is responsible for transformation, death and restraint. The symbolism of this constellation is a yoni- expressing both immense power and vulnerability. There's a transformation taking place with the feminine today. Venus rules this constellation and is currently transiting through Mula nakshatra, uprooting and provoking chaos- especially with all things feminine and Venus. Intense feelings move today. Can you feel the waves? Anger and rage, mixed with uncertainty and confusion. Drop your convictions and find ways to release the big emotions. Come back to your heart. This is your true super power. What are the underlying needs? What choices need to be adjusted? Monday, November 14th Moon in 15th tithi Purnima 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. I still have a couple sessions available for December. This is the last chance to book a session with me until later next year. Please connect with me immediately to confirm.
Get support with dharma, clarify your purpose and life path. Gather insights for your healing path and health challenges, shadow work, your grief process, finances and relationships. Clarity, resources, guidance and support are life changing! Book A Session * Grief Portrait /// Layer 3 This Week's Intention: The body becomes a vital resource this week- for gaining support, stability and grounding. Inner waves will be choppy, extreme and overwhelming. Get firmly embodied- so you can fully land in the "now". Moon is waning, becoming new late in the week. The sacred Vedic celebration of Navaratri begins with the empty Moon, marking a powerful transition point between seasons. The Divine Mother is awakening within all of us- offering clearing, cutting and transformation. We are experiencing a powerful transition point. (More details below). As Moon moves past Rahu mid week, the Kala Sarpa yoga effects intensify. This will last for another two weeks, until Moon moves to the other side of Ketu and Aquarius. The dance of Kala Sarpa yoga continues until January. Expect extremes- highs and lows. It is a time of learning how to navigate choppy waters and find your inner shore. Please follow along as I share resources for working with grief and big emotions. Join my *free* class here. Monday, September 26th Moon in 12th tithi Dvadashi Moon shifts to Ashlesha nakshatra just after Monday begins. The domain of Sarpa enlivens with depth and mysticism. Awakening is available, if you are willing to attend to your inner darkness and navigate challenging territory within. Growth and wisdom come from leaning into the unknown parts of yourself. What terrifies you, what provokes uncertainty and confusion? What resources and support do you need in order to feel more held and safe with your healing journey? There's an integration and harmony arriving with your mind and emotions. Activate and align with your polarities. Harness the wisdom from both the challenges and the resources that you are confronting. Sun is transiting Virgo right now and shifts into Hasta nakshatra early afternoon. This is the domain of Savitr, a resource for awakening, dawning and moving into the light. Find your inner light switch and turn it on. What do you see? Tuesday, September 27th Moon in 13th tithi Trayodasi Early Tuesday morning, Moon leaps through the challenging gandanta (gap) between Cancer and Leo, landing in Magha nakshatra. This is a regal constellation, connected to the father and the ancestors specifically. There is leadership available here. Step into your power and use your strength for divine purpose. Moon joins Rahu and Mercury in Leo for the coming days. All three planets receive gaze from Ketu and Saturn. There is a need for release, but confusion about how to do so. Restriction and resistance co-mingle with sudden shifts and changes. Where are you gripping? Where are you allowing release? How can you keep landing in your body- in order to ground more firmly in the "now"? Wednesday, September 28th Moon in 14th tithi Chaturdasi Late morning, Moon moves into Purvaphalguni nakshatra, and into tight conjunction with Rahu. Bhaga is enlivened, the resource provider. He brings what you need, in order to feel the pleasure of life. Today, you may feel big abundance, or extreme lack- depending on your natal chart relationship with Venus and Rahu and Moon. The emotions will be shadowed and may feel extreme or volatile. Emotional body waves are stronger when Moon interacts with the karma nodes, Rahu and Ketu. As Moon crosses over Rahu today and to the other side of him, expect the emotional body to intensify. Once Moon moves to the inside of Rahu this afternoon, the effects of Kala Sarpa yoga return for the coming weeks. Highs and lows should be expected. Read more here. The Moon will be sandwiched in between Rahu and Mercury until Thursday, causing intensified mental and emotional body pressures. Sudden stops and starts may be experienced- especially with power, communication, finances and creativity. Ride the waves and find soft landing in your body. It is the only place to find the "now". Jupiter is moving through his 13 month transit in Virgo and steps into Hasta nakshatra early morning. He will be in Hasta until the end of November. There is a powerful awakening possible right now. Lean into your light, wisdom and inner resources. This does not mean bypass the challenges, hardships or grief moving through you. It requires your deep authenticity, and presence with your whole range of being. Dedicate your efforts to awakening right now, bringing light (presence) to your darkness and bowing to it in deep reverence. Recite Gayatri Mantra for extra support in the coming weeks. Join me as I share resources for navigating grief and big emotions. *Free* class Oct 1st. Join the List Thursday, September 29th Moon in 14th and 15th tithi Chaturdasi and Amavasya Mid morning, Moon moves to the latter half of the Phalguni constellation, where Aryaman resides. Family nourishment and support becomes a vital resource today, though may provide challenges simultaneously. What do you need to feel connected, supported, honored and loved? How can you get this need me for connection- in a nourishing way? Moon moves into Virgo early afternoon, joining Sun and Jupiter here. All three planets are outside of the gaze of the other planets, which may support some upliftment on the emotional body level. Allow yourself to expand into the light, love and gratitude within. Where do you feel this in your body wisdom? Land here. Do it again and again. Friday, September 30th Moon in 15th and 1st tithi Amavasya and Pratipad Late morning, Moon shifts into Hasta nakshatra, joining both Sun and Jupiter in this lunar constellation. Savitr is enlivened on multiple levels, bringing the possibility of awakening to the soul and emotional body. The new Moon is at 16:12 MDT, while Moon moves through Virgo and Hasta nakshatra. This constellation is ruled by the Moon, so the emotional body will be a primary resource in the coming waxing cycle. Your relationship with the Moon will directly impact the effects of your awakening process. Do not neglect, avoid or resist your inner waves. In fact, your enlightenment is intimately connected to your emotional body relationship. Do you lean in closer and ride the waves? Or do you push past these important inner messengers? I'm sharing powerful resources for helping you navigate your inner landscape right now. Join my free class. Read More about the new Moon As the Moon shifts into the first tithi early evening, the sacred ten day and night celebration of Shardiya Maha Navaratri begins. Nava means nine and ratri means night in Sanskrit. Each day and night of this powerful junction point, correlates to the epic battle between the goddess Sri Devi Mahatmyam and the demon Mahishasura. Maha Devi Mahatmyam is connected to both Durga and Shakti, powerful forms of divine feminine energy that awaken, clear, transform and heal. Sri Devi is understood to be the supreme creation power of the universe, the Tridevi, or triple goddess, as she expresses the creation, sustaining and destructive energies that perpetuate all forms of life. In the sacred text known as the Sri Devi Mahatmyam, composed between 400 and 600 CE, the many forms of the goddess are expressed. "She is presented, through a language of praise, as the one who dwells in all creatures, as the soul, as the power to know, the power to will and the power to act. She is consciousness of all living beings, she is intelligence, she is matter, and she is all that is form or emotion." - Via Wikipedia Read more about the importance of Navaratri and how to use this sacred time to maximize the healing effects. Join me as I share resources for navigating grief and big emotions. *Free* class Oct 1st. Join the List Saturday, October 1st Moon in 1st tithi Pratipad The Moon is empty now and the Navaratri celebrations begin with three days and nights dedicated to Maha Durga. Savitr continues to bring his support until noon, when the Moon then shifts to Chitra nakshatra- Vishva Karma's domain. As the divine architect, he brings immense creativity, building, planning and resources. He awakens and enlivens action steps and plans. Mars rules this lunar constellation, yet the planet of fire and warrior action is currently transiting the challenging star, Mula, in Sagittarius. Confusion about action steps may arrive. Notice the nuances arriving today, as important uprooting and release is taking place. It's the first day of Navaratri and Durga begins her battle against the asura (demon) Mahishasura. The battle between dark and light forces starts to work its magic on you as well. Acknowledge and address challenges head on. Notice the inner conflicts emerging. This is a powerful time to integrate polarities, but first you must pull up the weeds in mind and emotions. The coming days will test your ability to face your demons and confront your darkness. On this first day and night of Navaratri, notice what's arriving. I have noticed that the first three days of Navaratri initiate the changes and transformations we are working with in this release cycle. Often we must confront challenges and obstacles as a result. More nourishment and support are coming, but we can't receive it without this important step. What is arriving? What parts of your personal mythology are showing up as a mirror for you? How can you clear more space within? Let Durga's fierce warrior energy initiate and provoke awareness. Emotionally, we may feel anger, pain, frustration or sadness emerge in the coming days. Physically we may need more rest or silence. Mentally we may need more inward reflection as well as time for meditation. Spiritually, we may need time with nature and to attend to rituals that help us land in deeper presence. Understand that this is a part of the change and transformation process. Where can you land into deeper presence with your needs? As you deepen your intention for this Navaratri celebration, find meaningful rituals for yourself that bring you closer to spirit. Spend time in nature and in meditation. Listening to Durga mantras right now is excellent for inviting in her presence. Traditionally, listening to Chandi Path recitations is also encouraged. Sunday, October 2nd Moon in 2nd tithi Dvitiya Just as Sunday begins, the Moon moves to one of its least favorite signs, Libra, joining Venus here. Venus adores Libra, which helps to bring some support, however Venus is not fond of the Moon. The vacillation and back and forth, that Libra is famous for, imbalances and destabilizes the Moon as well. Ketu gives his gaze, provoking sudden awakening- either through awareness or loss, or both. You will likely feel the unsteadiness in mind and emotions today. This will impact relationships, business and comforts especially. Late afternoon, Moon moves to Swati nakshatra and the wind god, Vayu brings change, movement and detachment. Relationship changes arrive. What do you need to feel more stability, support and grounding? It is the second day and night of the Navaratri celebration and the second of three that are dedicated to Ma Durga. Her battle begins to intensify today. Notice the conflicts and polarities rising to the surface of your mind. Notice the impact on your emotional body. Notice the effects on your physical body. How can you reconnect to your inner knowing, even when the inner battle is intensifying? Recite Durga mantras and listen to Chandi Path recitations for extra support. Monday, October 3rd Moon in 3rd tithi Tritiya Swati nakshatra continues to bring powerful changes to feelings and emotions. Ruling Deity of Swati nakshatra, Vayu, the wind god, invites in swift movement and change. Whether it's a gentle breeze or huge gusts, winds of change are ushering in transformation. What are you tracking within your own personal landscape? Use your emotional body as a resource for discerning your needs. What is working? What is not? What resources and support are you missing? Late evening, Moon moves to Vishaka nakshatra. It is the third day of Navaratri and the third day and night dedicated to Ma Durga. Recite Durga mantras and listen to Chandi Path recitations for extra support. Today, use connection and integration as a way to transform. Dual gods, Indra and Agni rule over Vishaka and instigate the need for partnership and co-creation. Agni, the ultimate transformational element provides the spark for change. What are you burning and releasing? Allow the strength of Indra to supply you with the power you need to awaken your inner wisdom. Clarify, purify, release. Mercury moves back into its favorite sign, Virgo today. As he re-enters his sign of exaltation, he joins Jupiter and Sun as well. At this point, we may finally get the positive effects of an exalted Mercury, with the expansive wisdom of Jupiter and the illumination of the Sun to support the awareness. A strong mind will bring more clarity, purposeful communication and potent resources. For the benefits of exalted Mercury to be felt, it will require patience and strong intentions. Stay true to your direction and continue to take action towards goals and desires. Increased financial support will come with your diligence. Work consistently and pro-actively on clearing limiting beliefs and mental/emotional blockages during this cycle- all that is hindering your ability to step more powerfully into financial abundance. Gather resources and support for this process. Jupiter will be activating your expansion, but only with the right guidance and support. * All timing used is Mountain Daylight Time
Join me as I share resources for navigating grief and big emotions. *Free* class Oct 1st. Join the List Need more support navigating your inner terrain and emotional body landscape? Let's connect for a session. Together we can create a plan of action for you. As September arrives, so does a unique planetary configuration known as Kala Sarpa Yoga. Once the Sun moves to the other side of Rahu, towards the edge of Leo on September 4th, a unique planetary yoga occurs. Many astrologers are talking about the various effects of this upcoming four month period when all planets will be scissored in between Rahu and Ketu. This unique combination will continue until late December, once Mars moves to the other side of Ketu. This is unique yoga called Kala Sarpa, The Serpent of Time. It will intensify each month as Moon enters Leo and moves into Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and through Aquarius. Moon mirrors and magnifies, so issues provoked by these signs and the planets in these signs, will be amplified as a result. Kala Sarpa Yoga's effects intensify the planetary combinations at play as all planets are essentially "hemmed in" by the malefic shadow nodes, Rahu and Ketu. The types of Kala Sarpa and the effects of this combination are widely disputed- probably because the nodes themselves bring confusion and uncertainty. Read more about this challenging planetary effect The eclipse portal continues until mid month, provoking another delicate layer of planetary effects. With all the elements of the masculine, father, power, purpose and empowerment that have been stirred and provoked over the past few months as multiple planets have moved through Leo, the September new Moon marks a poignant time of closure. What themes have you been healing with your father wounds? What is your intention moving forward? How can you honor your masculine needs with action steps, clarity, creativity? What does right-relationship with your power and dharmic purpose look like? Feel like? Read more about the waxing Moon cycle and this unique eclipse portal Mercury Retrograde- Mercury in Leo Mercury will go retrograde in its sign of exaltation on August 30th. Mercury will be exalted in Virgo (not in its mulitrikona degrees) during this retrograde. An exalted retrograde planet becomes debilitated, impacting the expression of the planet and turning it inward, rather than outward. For over a week, the mental body will be on a unique, inward journey. On September 9th, Mercury will re-enter Leo, joining Sun and Rahu here. This will bring the mind more clarity and external focus, while supporting a unique and innovative process. The retrograde journey of Mercury will impact finances and comforts primarily. It will ask you to look more closely at your needs for financial support and stability, as well as self expression and communication. These themes are specifically tied to your visibility, empowerment and ego at this time. It is a cycle to re-visit and re-evalute your needs. You may find yourself re-visiting conversations, connections and communication until he goes direct on September 22nd. Use this time to clarify your sense of power and purpose. Seek clarity with your words and think outside the box in terms of getting seen and noticed in more creative and potent ways. Once Mercury goes direct in Leo, he won't re-enter Virgo again until October 3rd. As he re-enters his sign of exaltation, he joins Jupiter and Sun as well. At this point, we may finally get the positive effects of an exalted Mercury, with the expansive wisdom of Jupiter and the illumination of the Sun to support the awareness. A strong mind will bring more clarity, purposeful communication and potent resources. For the benefits of exalted Mercury to be felt, it will require patience and strong intentions. Stay true to your direction and continue to take action towards goals and desires. Increased financial support will come with your diligence. Work consistently and pro-actively on clearing limiting beliefs and mental/emotional blockages during this cycle- all that is hindering your ability to step more powerfully into financial abundance. Gather resources and support for this process. Jupiter will be activating your expansion, but only with the right guidance and support. Sun in Virgo Multiple back to back planetary changes occur mid September with Sun’s transit into Virgo starting the change process. On September 16th mid morning, only a few hours prior to the full Moon in Pisces, Sun moves out of its favorite sign and into Virgo. Sun won’t re-enter Leo for another year. The focus of the past few months on Leo and multiple planets moving through this fire sign, begins to shift towards Virgo and its earth based energy. Currently Jupiter is making his year long passage through Virgo, and Venus is finishing up its month long journey of debilitation here. As Sun enters Virgo, Leo is on the horizon, which puts the Sun in the 2nd house of speech and communication. Themes of verbal mastery continue and the Sun illuminates this tendency. Speech and diplomacy are necessary in this coming cycle. Refine your speech and word choice. This impacts your relationships greatly. Relationship challenges will be mitigated by thoughtful and compassionate connections, words and honesty. The heart will require your patience and tenderness in the weeks to come. Integration and balance are essential. Passion and grief will both require equal attention and intention. Relationships will continue to be a place of learning and awakening- particularly emotionally and spiritually. Balance is essential. It may feel like you have one foot in and one foot out. This may bring a lack of clarity with your relationships. Understand that this is ultimately a reflection of your relationship with self. Are you in or out? Connected or disconnected? Embodied or numbed? Stay present, connected and in your body as much as possible. This is a powerful time to navigate your emotional body and use it as a resource for awakening. Connect heart and communication. Share authentically- but from a place of loving kindness. Learn the art of heart centered communication. This is a place that honors you as well as the recipient. Lead with your heart and this will create sustainable, lasting results. Full Moon in Pisces Just after Sun shifts into Virgo on September 16th, the full Moon in Pisces occurs with a penumbral lunar eclipse. This eclipse ends the unusually long eclipse portal that began on August 18th with an “almost” lunar eclipse. At the time of the full Moon (Purnima), the Moon has barely entered Pisces and will be under a degree- literally propping open the door between Aquarius and Pisces. This sandhi Moon is in very fragile and vulnerable territory, yet extremely spiritual as well. The penumbral lunar eclipse on the 16th will be visible in much of Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Western South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic and Antarctica. It will not touch North America. The eclipse will begin at 10:54 am MDT, ending at 14:53 MDT. The maximum eclipse will occur at 12:54 pm MDT. From a Vedic perspective, it is not advised to be outside during the eclipse. Stay covered if you have to be out and about- especially your head and eyes. As the eclipse portal comes to a close, a release process is taking place. This may take several more days or weeks to integrate fully. Moon in Pisces and Purvabhadrapada nakshatra during the time of the full Moon amplifies themes of release and letting go during the coming waning cycle. Pisces correlates to the 12th house of the zodiac, the final bhava (house) of the jyotish chart, connected to endings, release, transformation and retreats. It is the house of marriage (a transformational process) and finality. The 12th house is also connected to the ancestors because it is a house of death, endings and release. The next step is the spirit world. Read more about the September Full Moon and Penumbral Eclipse Mars in Sagittarius On the heels of the full Moon, Mars moves into Sagittarius after months of being in a tense, pressurized dance with Saturn in Scorpio. The tight conjunction of Saturn and Mars in Scorpio has been provoking tests, lessons and all out war, since Mars began his Scorpio transit late February of this year. He has since danced back into Libra and returned to Scorpio to finish off his tempestuous battle with his enemy, Saturn. Mars finally leaves Scorpio on September 17th, when most of us will finally get to take a long sigh of relief. This battle between opposing forces has occurred in the vulnerable sign of Scorpio, digging up your deepest, darkest and most challenging personal mythology. As Mars moves into Sagittarius, he lands in the chaos inducing nakshatra, Mula. This is Nirrti’s domain, the goddess of adharma. Her job is to pull you off your dharmic path, provoking chaos, turmoil and challenges simultaneously. This roughly three week period of Mars in Mula (until October 8th) will orchestrate uprooting, changes and release. Transformation of any kind brings turmoil, so understand that this is the nature of this time period. Simplify everything. Notice where you are addicted to the chaos. Are you creating it? Instigating the turmoil? Mula also has the propensity for great healing- as old pain and darkness is removed and released. You are creating space within your being right now- consciously or unconsciously. Be intentional about what you are filling yourself up with. What are you moving towards? What are you saying yes to? The transit of Mars through Sagittarius lasts until November 1st, marking a time of powerful healing and change. Mars is the warrior planet. He acts, moves, creates and activates. He supports powerful movement and momentum as he makes great strides through this fire sign. Passion is activated- channel this effectively and use it authentically. Touch your power in potent ways and use it to build momentum. Pursue dharma with steady, consistent steps. Use your emotional body wisdom to heal and gain awareness. It is your emotional body that is supporting your change. These changes will be felt on the mental and physical body levels as well. The mind is a powerful resource for healing and transformation. Focus your efforts on using your thoughts, words and stories to connect and co-create. Relationships will support this process. Passion is activated and enlivened. There is a lot of life force energy moving at this time; be intentional with how you use it and who you use it with. Endings are provoked, while simultaneously beginnings arrive. What are you letting go of in order to make space for more of what you want and need? Gather the resources, support and guidance that you need for more stability, support and wholeness. Venus in Libra Ending three days of back to back transits, Venus shifts to its mulitrikona sign, Libra, on September 18th. This cycle is relationship oriented and will ask you to address feelings and emotions connected to loss, separation, release and transformation. There is an uprooting process taking place that will require letting go of the old. What you let go impacts your sense of comfort and safety, as well as security. Are you clinging to outworn people, relationships and experiences because it feels safer then letting them go? It's imperative that you cut away the excess, the frivolous and the unnecessary. Clean, clear and purge your relationships and emotions so that you can create space for the new to enter. Refine your speech and communication so that you can speak more authentically and from a place that honors your feelings more fully. Speak powerfully from your heart. There will naturally be grief emerging in this Venus cycle. Your ability to honor your emotional body will impact the level of joy you receive in return. Where are you resisting your feelings? How can you deepen your relationship with your emotional body? Trust this process of breaking open that is occurring in your heart right now. Crack open so the light can enter. Be truly authentic with your heart wisdom and allow spirit to support your process of awakening in the weeks to come. Seek integration and balance with self and others, inner and outer, spirit world and human world. *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: Digest, assimilate and process. Attend to your gut intelligence right now as it’s able to help you transform past experiences, emotions and sensory input. Grief and your emotional body begin to stabilize later in the month, but it’s essential that you honor this cycle of release and letting go. As Venus shifts into your 7th house, stability, integration and balance arrive. Use your pelvis as a grounding resource. Honor and attend to relationships very consciously. They are a mirror for growth and deeper awareness about your needs. What is working? What is not working? What needs to shift and heal within you in order for more nourishment and support? The current Kala Sarpa yoga impacts your gains and empowerment. Trust your gut wisdom. Taurus: Some stability comes to relationships later in the month. Let the anger go. Move it. Change it. Underneath this is passion. Channel it and work diligently with sadness and grief. Heal relationships and use them as an awakening resource- a mirror of the self. Everything showing up is a powerful resource for inner change. Lean into the challenges and transform the heart pain into spiritual offerings. Let others into your pain and go deeper into your darkness. But be sure to use this as a resource for change, transformation and healing. The current Kala Sarpa yoga effects heart, home and career. Awaken through balancing giving and receiving. Gemini: Heart is expanding and finding more nourishment, let the illumination in later this month. Find balance and harmony with playfulness, romance and intuition. Use this as a resource for your offerings and how you share in this world. Digestion has been challenging and frustrating these past many months. Attend to constipation directly and honor this process of withholding through honoring Saturn and his requests. More stability and movement will be taking place later this month. Find your passion and connect with others! This current Kala Sarpa yoga impacts your creativity and dharma directly. Use your challenges and turn them into gold by teaching others about what you are learning. Cancer: Get creative and lead with your heart. Find more stability and balance within your emotional body later this month. Turn challenges and obstacles with self power into resource. Speak, share, connect and co-create by leaning into your relationship with self. Digestion improves as Mars arrives into Sagittarius mid month. Use your words, voice and sounding to start the digestion process. What needs to be said? What do you need to voice and express? Where are you holding back from sharing your truth? Dig deep into your depths for this wisdom. The places that terrify you, the vulnerable parts of you, are your biggest resource. The Kala Sarpa yoga impacts your speech and vulnerability directly. Get comfortable with the discomfort. Leo: Self worth and self efforts gain some momentum later this month. Making money and self expression are a major focus right now. Channel your words into creative action after the 18th. Write, dance, paint, move, create. Relationships are a resource for your creativity. Share your spiritual insights and awareness. Heart and home find more stability in the second half of the month. It’s vital that you’re honoring your grief and emotional body pain simultaneously. Get clear on your offering in this world. Share your powerful wisdom and insights. This is your gift! The current Kala Sarpa yoga will impact you and relationships directly. Let the mirrors wake you up. Virgo: This is a powerful time of growth and expansion for you, even if there have been frustrations and setbacks simultaneously. You are refining your needs and finding a new sense of self and courage. Movement and momentum comes mid month. Seek stability, balance, integration and simplicity. Ground and honor your need for landing. How can you land more deeply within? Find nourishment and support with relationships. What are others teaching you about your need for intimacy and connection? The current Kala Sarpa yoga impacts your need for alone time and digestion. Find solace and sacred space- inside and out. Libra: Speaking and sharing your words becomes more refined as Mars leaves your 2nd house mid month. Focus on simple words and expression, but don’t hold back. There’s a tendency to resist sharing and connecting- especially from the heart. Lean into your emotional body very consciously and harvest the wisdom here. Then use it for full self expression. Work with release, endings, letting go. You are actively in a transformational cycle that supports closings. As you close doors, new one’s will open. Make space for the new. The current Kala Sarpa yoga impacts your gains and sense of empowerment. Release the ego and make space for the unknown. Scorpio: The career pressure of the past many months begins to shift and ease once Sun moves away from Rahu on the 16th. A whole new way of being is arriving. Mars moves away from Saturn finally- giving some new clarity and stability to your head. Venus begs for more support mid month. Outer and inner need more integration. Continue to focus on communication- especially in relationships. You’re learning how to express yourself, your needs and wants, very authentically. Lead with your heart. Your vulnerability is your power. Continue to crack open. The current Kala Sarpa Yoga will impact career and heart in all the right places. Turn your pain into your offering. Sagittarius: Your life offering has the potential to expand and nourish you in more powerful ways. Pay attention to what feeds your heart. Let your light shine in the coming weeks and step into your power more consciously. Speak and connect through your knowledge and wisdom. Attend to solace and silence, grief and release. Connect with friends and relationships later this month for more integration and balance with inner and outer life. The current Kala Sarpa yoga impacts your dharma and creativity directly. Move towards your passion and purpose, while fearlessly creating. Capricorn: Remarkable changes are occurring within you. You’ve been shining the light into some very dark and vulnerable territory for many months. Closure and release is taking place. Use the wisdom you’ve gathered on this powerful journey as a resource for your dharmic work. You learn best by teaching, so become both teacher and student very actively right now. Gains start to emerge and show up as you release the old and outworn patterns, behaviors and choices. Make space for what you really need and want. The current Kala Sarpa yoga impacts your speech and nourishment, as well as your vulnerability. Ask for what you really need. Aquarius: Your depth gets deeper. Just when you thought you couldn’t peel back another layer, you find another trap door. Career finds some momentum and strength later this month. Stay connected to purpose. Focus on stability and steady steps. Relationships bring power and challenges simultaneously. Navigate choppy waters with dignity and clarity. Watch your words. Relationships are in fact an important teacher for you right now. Later this month, this increases and relationships will become a potent and powerful guru. Everything and everyone is a mirror of the self. You are waking up right now. Crack yourself wide open and lean into the challenges. The current Kala Sarpa yoga impacts your relationships directly. Look in the mirror. Pisces: Relationships continue to be your biggest resource for growth, knowledge and wisdom. This amplifies later this month as Sun shifts into your 7th house. Dharma and life purpose are causing challenges and hardship. Use the challenge as a resource for awakening your passion. Share and connect, teach and advise, using the wisdom of your grief and pain. This is a resource for your spiritual awakening. Lean in closer. Momentum and action arrive with your offering and career once Mars moves to Sagittarius. Start putting your inner knowing into action. The current Kala Sarpa yoga impacts your health and healing, as well as your need for retreat and solace. Use your alone time specifically for healing and awakening. Did you miss my special Heart Clearing Workshop? Part One is available for free, but only for a few more days. Listen Now
Need more support navigating your inner terrain and emotional body landscape? Let's connect for a session. Together we can create a plan of action for you. This Week's Intention: Sensitivity is your gift. Be sure to honor your inner landscape- physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Seek balance with inner and outer, as well as with self and others. Presence is your super power. The week begins as Ganesha Chaturthi ends. Monday morning finishes the celebration of the revered elephant god who removes obstacles from your path of enlightenment. A great way to start the week off! Moon continues to wax as challenging planetary configurations and alignments activate. Some relief may be felt despite the current Kala Sarpa Yoga effects (see more below) depending on your natal chart. With Mars and Saturn separating now, as well as the tight conjunctions in Virgo, some progress is made. Sun continues to conjunct Rahu closely, however, bringing challenges with ego, masculinity, self expression and power. Monday, September 5th Moon in 5th tithi Panchami Late Monday morning, moon shifts into Swati nakshatra, Vayu's territory. Movement will be maximized- whether small or large, gentle or harsh. The nature of Vayu is air, cooling things off softly and also brutally. As Moon moves through Libra at the start of the week, the need for balance, integration and connection increases. Ketu's gaze upon the Moon brings sudden changes, shifts and awakenings. Emotions may be sparked suddenly, but will release just as quickly. There is a link between Vayu and Rudra- which indicates great strength is available here. Vayu is also breath, the breath of life, life force energy. He can bring balance or imbalance, but Prana (your inner winds) will restore and bring health and vitality. If you can get your inner winds in balance, then everything else falls into place. Use pranayama, physical movement and breath awareness into your day. Sun is still in very close proximity to Rahu and will continue to move past him in the coming days. Issues with ego, sense of self worth and inner resiliency are amplified. As Sun moves to the other side of Rahu, towards the edge of Leo, a unique planetary yoga occurs. All planets will be scissored in between Rahu and Ketu until late December (once Mars moves to the other side of Ketu). This yoga is called Kala Sarpa (The Serpent of Time) and will intensify each month as Moon enters Leo and moves through Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and through Aquarius. Moon mirrors and magnifies, so issues provoked by these signs and the planets in these signs, will be amplified as a result. Kala Sarpa Yoga's effects intensify the planetary combinations at play as all planets are essentially "hemmed in" by the malefic shadow nodes, Rahu and Ketu. Read more about this unique Kala Sarpa combination {Space Clearing the Heart} Discover how to transform your emotional body in a creative and embodied way. Early Bird Pricing Ends September 5th. Get the Details Tuesday, September 6th Moon in 6th tithi Sashthi Moon continues through Vayu's domain the first half of the day. Powerful changes and shifts are possible. Emotions are changing, but you may miss their messages. Be sure to connect within and spend time in your emotional body landscape. Mid day, Moon shifts into Vishaka nakshatra. Ketu gives his gaze, sparking sudden shifts and emotions. What are you feeling and why? What is the need emerging? Vishaka requests collaboration and co-creation. Two is better than one. Are you resisting support and relationship? We are inter dependent, community oriented, tribal beings. Who are you in service to? What needs are not being met and what resources and relationships do you need to get these needs met? Avoid isolation. Sun and Rahu continue in close conjunction, with Saturn giving his gaze to both. Be diligent with the physical and spiritual bodies right now. Go slow and honor your ripening. Wednesday, September 7th Moon in 7th tithi Saptami Moon continues through Vishaka, Indra and Agni's constellation. Late morning, Moon moves to its debilitation sign, Scorpio, and moves into conjunction with Saturn and Mars. The emotional body will feel the heat and pressure in the coming days. This may show up as anger and sadness, or both. What is your emotional body telling you about your needs? What is working? What is not working? As Moon shifts into Anuradha nakshatra early afternoon, the Aditya, Mitra, brings resources through friendships and support. Mitra is your friend, your confidant. He honors you and brings you what you need for more nourishment, comfort and connection. Are you reaching out? Are you reaching in? Is there balance with both? Retrograde debilitated Mercury is now at the edge of Virgo, preparing to return to Leo- where he will run right into the Sun. The mental body is very fragile right now. Be clear with communication and connections. You may find yourself repeating and re-doing right now. Go slow and be methodical to avoid mishaps. Thursday, September 8th Moon in 7th to 8th tithi Saptami to Ashtami Moon is in Mitra's domain the majority of the day. Anuradha is symbolized by a decorated gateway, inviting in openings, celebrations and success. Triumph is given under this constellation- which is good for anything auspicious or ceremonial. Ask for what you need and gather the resources, support and connections you need to get your requests fulfilled. Mitra is an Aditya, which means he gives resources. Feel into the emotional body. What is helping you feel nourished? What is not? Make the necessary adjustments and reach out for what you need. Early evening, Moon shifts to the last nakshatra of Scorpio, Jyeshtha. This is a Mercury ruled constellation and connects to a powerful mind and senses. Mercury however is in the gap between Virgo and Leo, in very delicate degrees. The mind and senses become vulnerable and overly sensitive as a result. Don't get overly stimulated. Meditate and get embodied. Join me for a *free* 14 Day Emotional Body Challenge! I'll be sharing resources, tools and extra guidance to navigate these choppy cosmic tides in the coming weeks. Get the Details Friday, September 9th Moon in 8th and 9th tithi Ashtami to Navami Jyeshta's influence continues, bringing Indra's strength and sensitivity to the forefront. Mind your senses today or they will mind you. This is a vulnerable day for the mental body as ruling planet of this constellation, Mercury, shifts signs mid morning and will be in very weak degrees today, lingering in the gap between Virgo and Leo. As Mercury continues to retrograde, his debilitation is canceled once he enters Leo. This will provoke a more externalized experience with the mental body in the coming days. Early evening, Moon shifts to Sagittarius and Mula nakshatra, Nirrti's domain. She brings breaking, uprooting and transformation- usually in a chaotic form. Mula can also bring spiritual realizations and awakening- if you are willing to move beyond the pain, trauma and challenges this constellation offers. This requires your diligence with using the pain as a resource for healing. Consider this a spiritual evening. Stay inward and be gentle with yourself and others. Once Mercury goes direct in Leo, he won't re-enter Virgo again until October 3rd. As he re-enters his sign of exaltation, he joins Jupiter and Sun as well. At this point, we may finally get the positive effects of an exalted Mercury, with the expansive wisdom of Jupiter and the illumination of the Sun to support the awareness. A strong mind will bring more clarity, purposeful communication and potent resources. For the benefits of exalted Mercury to be felt, it will require patience and strong intentions. Read more about retrograde Mercury in Leo Saturday, September 10th Moon in 9th tithi Navami Moon continues through Mula today as Rahu gives his gaze. Though this constellation can bring healing and awakening through breaking, opening and uprooting, Rahu's gaze can challenge the process further. Allow yourself to move towards the chaos and challenges today. Lean in closer and investigate the why. There's some possibility of being dis-empowered today. What is the wisdom you can extract from this experience? What is the resource in the challenge? Late evening Moon moves to PurvaAshada, into the domain of the water goddess Apas. She requires your transformation through moving the inner waters. Purge the emotional body. Allow tears to flow. Dance and move your inner waves. Sunday, September 11th Moon in 10th tithi Dashami Apas continues to rule the day with her watery wisdom. She brings strong feelings and keeps one searching, longing, as a result of inner emotions. Rejuvenation arrives through movement and sweat- which is an alchemy process, a form of inner transformation. Change the emotion by moving your physical body. Transform challenging inner emotions into awakening, awareness and realization. Stay close to the physical body today. Be near water and ride the waves. Late evening, Moon shifts into the latter half of the Ashada constellation, UttaraAshada. The Vishvadevas bring a sense of accomplishment and purpose when you are aligned with right action, choices that serve your dharmic path. What does right action look like to you? What does it feel like? Monday, September 12th Moon in 11th tithi Ekadashi The week begins with Moon moving through UttaraAshada, shifting into Capricorn mid morning. Saturn gives his gaze, requesting steady, consistent steps and attention to sadness, loss and grief in the coming days, as well as hard work. The Vishvadevas rule this constellation, requesting powerful actions and choices that align with your higher purpose. They provide the tenants for good character, integrity and nobility. The Vishva devas insist on dharmic action and will not settle for anything less. Where are you aligned with your dharmic path? Where are you misaligned? What adjustments need to be made? Early evening, Moon passes through the sacred nakshatra, Abhijit, opening a portal into the spirit world. This is a sacred time of connecting to higher forces and inner realms. The door is open until just after midnight. Pause, check in, meditate, spend time in nature. Connect with your dharmic truth and inner power. Say yes to your inner wisdom by showing up in presence. Join me for a *special* workshop to clear your heart and awaken your emotional body wisdom.
{Space Clearing the Heart} Discover how to transform your emotional body in a creative and embodied way. Get the Details Feeling the impact of these challenging transits? Let's talk. Schedule A Session As Sun moves to the other side of Rahu, towards the edge of Leo on September 4th, a unique planetary yoga occurs. Many astrologers are talking about the various effects of this upcoming four month period when all planets will be scissored in between Rahu and Ketu. This unique combination will continue until late December, once Mars moves to the other side of Ketu. This is unique yoga called Kala Sarpa, The Serpent of Time, which will intensify each month as Moon enters Leo and moves into Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and through Aquarius. Moon mirrors and magnifies, so issues provoked by these signs and the planets in these signs, will be amplified as a result. Kala Sarpa Yoga's effects intensify the planetary combinations at play as all planets are essentially "hemmed in" by the malefic shadow nodes, Rahu and Ketu. The types of Kala Sarpa and the effects of this combination are widely disputed- probably because the nodes themselves bring confusion and uncertainty. In the case of this Kala Sarpa combination, all planets will be moving towards Ketu, which promotes release, letting go and awakening. Understand that this process of loss will likely be uncomfortable for many, however, it can bring gains simultaneously. Loss creates space for something else to arrive. Be intentional about this release process and how you are creating space for the new to enter. This process is your grief journey- which will be an essential part of this experience. Your ability to attend to your grief consciously, will determine how you gain on the other side of this unique cycle of transits. In many ways this coming four month period will be a seismic house cleaning so to speak- both cosmically and personally. As The planets systematically move through six of the 12 houses, they will be helping you clear, refine and release on a physical body level as well as a relative, life level. The houses effected in your chart will impact how and what is released through this process. This planetary configuration at times will not be a true Kala Sarpa Yoga because the planets will be dispersing periodically as they move through the houses. True Kala Sarpa Yoga indicates that all seven planets are stacked evenly in the constellations, clumped together or evenly distributed. In this case, throughout this transit, there will be times where Libra is free of planets as well as Sagittarius and Capricorn. The houses that Rahu and Ketu touch in your natal chart from their current placements in Leo and Aquarius, will impact how this transit effects you personally. You must also consider the natal placements of Rahu and Ketu in your chart as this indicates the karmas and shadows that impact you consistently. Mars will finally conjunct Ketu and pass him on December 27th of this year, dispersing the planetary energy and ending the Kala Sarpa effects. Venus will be the next planet to move to the other side of Ketu on January 8th of 2017. This unique combination is yet another powerful layer of transition and change that individuals and the world are experiencing right now. Remember that all challenges can be used as resources, as change agents. This is an opportunity to take challenges and turn them into self development and inner awakening. This is not a time to be foolish, take risks or drop your guard. Play it safe, use preventative measures like yagyas to shield you from planetary effects. Reach out for guidance, support and new resources. It's time to upgrade how you get your needs met. Don't self isolate or resist your pain. Use this cycle to activate and awaken, heal and transform, as well as find new resources that will help you move into a more empowered place within. Read more about Rahu and Ketu in Leo and Aquarius Join me for a *special* workshop to clear your heart and awaken your emotional body wisdom.
{Space Clearing the Heart} Discover how to transform your emotional body in a creative and embodied way. Get the Details Feeling the impact of these challenging transits? Let's talk. Schedule A Session This Week's Intention: Stay close to your heart and emotional body wisdom this week. Honor your steps, but go slow and be steady. What is your intention for action and movement? Let your momentum come from this place. It is a new Moon week. The Moon is waning, turning inward, becoming dark and empty. As the Moon tides soften and become still, as does your emotional body. Pause more. Listen carefully and honor the wisdom coming from your soft, inner landscape. With this new Moon, the two week eclipse portal between lunar and solar eclipses also begins. Be gentle with yourself and honor the fact that others will be extra sensitive as well. More details in my New Moon Wisdom. Mercury goes retrograde early in the week and the mind moves in reverse for 23 days. Get innovative. Monday, August 29th Moon in 13th tithi Trayodasi Monday begins with Moon moving into Pushya nakshatra and its own sign Cancer. Pushya, the nourishing star, is Brihaspati's domain. As a personification of Jupiter, Brihaspati brings learning, knowledge and wisdom as well as support. How do you accept the support he is offering you? Are you able to receive and acknowledge what is arriving? Let gratitude be a balm for your heart and count your blessings. Saturn rules this nakshatra, requesting stability and steadiness. Go slow and continue to honor the needs he is presenting in your physical and emotional bodies. Stay connected to the wisdom of your body; get embodied. Use the breath as a resource for integration. You are still finding balance within polarities- light and dark, life and death, fast and slow, young and old, masculine and feminine. Use this time to honor all that you are. Lead with the heart as it is the ultimate point of integration and balance. Late evening Moon shifts to Ashlesha nakshatra, provoking the mind and supporting awakening from illusion. Get clear on what is working and what is not working. Clarify your priorities. The tight conjunction of Jupiter, Mercury and Venus continues. Clarify and create, expand and awaken. Let relationships and money be resources for your process of awareness. What mental/emotional body blockages are keeping you locked into old patterns? Join me for a *free* 14 day Emotional Body Challenge! I'll be sharing special resources for creating a deeper relationship with your emotions and inner landscape. Get the Details Tuesday, August 30th Moon in 14th tithi Chaturdasi Moon continues through Sarpa's domain, sparking mental body activity and deep inquiry. Snake energy is enlivened today, producing transformational and transcendental opportunities. Occult and mystical powers are enlivened as the Moon moves through this intense nakshatra. Late night, Moon shifts into the Sun's sign, Leo, landing in Magha nakshatra. Moon joins Sun and Rahu here. All receive gaze from the grief inducing Saturn and the spiritual change maker, Ketu. Mercury and Jupiter are still in the one degree range, however Venus has jumped forward a few degrees now. There is a battle between deva (god) and asura (demon) energies happening- and the mind is stuck in the middle of it. Today may prove to be a challenging day for the mental body on multiple accounts. Stay close to your body and breath. As Mercury goes retrograde today, honor the fact that the Mind is lurching into change and transformation and will begin to retrace its steps in the coming weeks. This may be helpful or difficult- or both. Mercury will go retrograde in its sign of exaltation on August 30th. Mercury will be exalted in Virgo (not in its mulitrikona degrees) during this retrograde. An exalted retrograde planet becomes debilitated, impacting the expression of the planet and turning it inward, rather than outward. For over a week, the mental body will be on a unique, inward journey. On September 9th, Mercury will re-enter Leo, joining Sun and Rahu here. This will bring the mind more clarity and external focus, while supporting a unique and innovative process. Read more about Mercury retrograde Wednesday, August 31st Moon in 15th tithi Amavasya Moon moves through Leo and Magha nakshatra today, stirring the inner lion and grande power. Pitr rules this constellation, bringing forth karma with father and the father's lineage, as well as the masculine. The ancestors will be supporting your power and purpose today. Can you feel a connection to them? Stay out of ego and grandiose arrogance. Instead, connect to heart and lineage in order to stay grounded in your truth. Moon is nearing its exact conjunction with the Sun, bringing an emptiness, release and letting go with it. With all the elements of father that have been stirred and provoked in the past few months as multiple planets have moved through Leo, today marks a poignant day of closure. What have you been healing with father wounds? What is your intention moving forward? How can you honor this need with an action step? Saturn and Mars continue to separate in Scorpio, supporting action and momentum. Mercury moves into exact conjunction with Jupiter as he retrogrades back through Virgo. Remember that an exalted planet that is retrograde, becomes debilitated- the energy moves inward rather than outwards. Debilitated Venus in Virgo continues to move away from both planets, however the mind is still being influenced by this challenging combination of spiritual vs. worldly. Relationships, money, comforts and food are vulnerable. Join me for a *free* 14 Day Emotional Body Challenge! I'll be sharing resources, tools and extra guidance to navigate these choppy cosmic tides in the coming weeks. Get the Details Thursday, September 1st Moon in 15th and 1st tithi Amavasya to Pratipad Moon shifts into Purvaphalguni nakshatra just before Thursday begins, moving into the domain of Bhaga, the resource and pleasure provider. At 03:03, the new Moon officially arrives, bringing an emptiness and release with it. The new Moon is in sidereal Leo and Purvaphalguni nakshatra, coinciding with the annual solar eclipse. This particular eclipse will not be visible in North America, but will touch Southern Asia, Western Australia, Much of Africa, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica. The eclipse will begin at 00:13 MDT on the 1st and continue until 06:00, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 03:01 am MDT. Eclipses are a time to meditate and do spiritual practices. From a Vedic perspective, it is not advised to be outside during an eclipse, nor start new projects during the eclipse portal (the two week gap between solar and lunar eclipses). It is an inward, lunar day. Plant seeds and attend to your creativity in gentle, intentional ways. Bhaga supports the senses- sensuality, creativity, feelings, resources and that which brings pleasure and passion. What stirs your being and excites your spirit? Do that! Read more about this new Moon and the upcoming September Eclipse Portal Friday, September 2nd Moon in 2nd tithi Dvitiya As Friday begins, Moon shifts into the latter half of the Phalguni constellation, Uttaraphalguni. Moon is on the other side of Rahu now and moving towards Virgo. It is still a tender, small, gentle emotional body experience. One that requires attention and intention. Power is the theme right now. Are you in right relationship with your power? Uttaraphalguni is ruled by Aryaman, an Aditya who brings sustenance and good health, strength in the body and physical stamina. He also connects you to the ancestors and requests that you honor your lineage with activities and choices that sustain and nourish. Sun is the ruling planet of this lunar constellation and since the solar eclipse has now opened the eclipse portal, it is important to honor the themes now enlivened. Power, the masculine, and relationships, all require your focus. What resources do you need to awaken and digest? Jupiter and debilitated (retrograde) Mercury continue to move through exact conjunction, with Venus only five degrees away. The mind is sandwiched in between Jupiter (purity) and Venus (impurity). Expect mental confusion with relationships, finances and health in connection to spiritual matters, wisdom and awareness. As Moon shifts into Virgo mid morning, these themes are illuminated and intensify. Stay in the body as much as possible. The mind and emotions will be amplified and may feel overwhelming. Find your grounding cord within. Saturday, September 3rd Moon in 3rd tithi Tritiya Just as Saturday arrives, Moon moves to Hasta nakshatra and Savitr arrives to illuminate and brighten. He brings the light- awareness through knowing, seeing and experiencing truth. Moon continues to mirror the challenges happening in Virgo currently. Today, Moon moves closer to Venus, who is not fond of the Moon. This combination is provocative for the current themes instigated by the transits and eclipse portal. Relationships, creativity, health, resources, pleasure, finances and passion are stirred. Can you find the root of the conflict within? What is working and what resources are you gathering? What challenges are present and how are they emerging? Remember that the nature of Virgo is to analyze, purify and cleanse. It wants to be healed, but not without attending to details. This is a powerful time to look very closely at your inner terrain and seek healing. Join me for a *free* 14 Day Emotional Body Challenge! I'll be sharing resources, tools and extra guidance to navigate these choppy cosmic tides in the coming weeks. Get the Details Sunday, September 4th Moon in 4th tithi Chaturthi On Sunday morning, Moon begins to separate from the cluster of planets transiting Virgo. She shifts into Chitra mid morning, bringing resources and activation from Vishvakarma. Moon is slowly gaining some visibility as it enters the 4th tithi of its waxing phase, offering a more active awareness to your emotional body. Chitra translates as "to be painted" which shows the action oriented nature of this constellation as well as the high creativity. This constellation is a place of highly skilled artisans who bring forth visions into manifest form. Today, let your imagination move you into creative play. Make something, move something and create! Sun and Rahu are in exact conjunction today. The tension with ego, sense of self worth and one's abilities to activate and be empowered are being tested right now. Move towards gratitude. Lighten the heart. Early evening, Moon shifts to Libra, stirring the need for balance, integration and harmony. Ketu gives his gaze, which will require that you release and let go in the coming days. Where are you resisting this release? As Moon moves through the 4th tithi (Chaturthi) beginning at 07:25 MDT, the celebrated birthday of Ganesha begins. Ganesha Chaturthi continues until 09:39 MDT on the 5th. Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and brings moksha, release and awakening on one's path. He supports your ability to see more clearly, to have ease and self realization. He especially loves sweets, though Gulab Jamun is said to be his favorite. Today, honor Ganesha at your altar and honor him for bringing you ease and grace on your path. {Space Clearing the Heart} Discover how to transform your emotional body in a creative and embodied way. Early Bird Pricing Ends September 5th. Get the Details Monday, September 5th Moon in 5th tithi Panchami Late Monday morning, moon shifts into Swati nakshatra, Vayu's territory. Movement will be maximized- whether small or large, gentle or harsh. The nature of Vayu is air, cooling things off softly and also brutally. As Moon moves through Libra at the start of the week, the need for balance, integration and connection increases. Ketu's gaze upon the Moon brings sudden changes, shifts and awakenings. Emotions may be sparked suddenly, but will release just as quickly. There is a link between Vayu and Rudra- which indicates great strength is available here. Vayu is also breath, the breath of life, life force energy. He can bring balance or imbalance, but Prana (your inner winds) will restore and bring health and vitality. If you can get your inner winds in balance, then everything else falls into place. Use pranayama, physical movement and breath awareness into your day. Sun is still in very close proximity to Rahu and will continue to move past him in the coming days. Issues with ego, sense of self worth and inner resiliency are amplified. As Sun moves to the other side of Rahu, towards the edge of Leo, a unique planetary yoga occurs. All planets will be scissored in between Rahu and Ketu until late December (once Mars moves to the other side of Ketu). This yoga is called Kala Sarpa (The Serpent of Time) and will intensify each month as Moon enters Leo and moves through Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and through Aquarius. Moon mirrors and magnifies, so issues provoked by these signs and the planets in these signs, will be amplified as a result. Kala Sarpa Yoga's effects intensify the planetary combinations at play as all planets are essentially "hemmed in" by the malefic shadow nodes, Rahu and Ketu. Read more about this unique Kala Sarpa combination Join me for a *special* workshop to clear your heart and awaken your emotional body wisdom. {Space Clearing the Heart} Discover how to transform your emotional body in a creative and embodied way. Early Bird Pricing Ends September 5th.
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