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

Monday, June 27th
Moon in 8th tithi
Ashtami

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

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

Tuesday, June 28th
Moon in 9th tithi
Navami

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

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

Wednesday, June 29th
Moon in 10th tithi
Dashami

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

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

Thursday, June 30th
Moon in 11th tithi
Ekadashi

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

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

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

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Friday, July 1st
Moon in 12th tithi
Dvadasi

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

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

Saturday, July 2nd
Moon in 13th tithi
Trayodasi

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

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

Sunday, July 3rd
Moon in 14th tithi
Chaturdashi

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

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

Monday, July 4th
Moon in 15th tithi
Amavasya

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

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

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Moon continues to wax this week, filling and becoming full on Thursday. As the Moon moves towards Purnima, a swelling of the inner tides will be felt. Ride the waves and feel the emotional body increase its wisdom. Are you listening? With three major planets now retrograde (Saturn, Mars and Jupiter) you are being asked to make multiple returns. Expect to be revisiting physical and spiritual bodies in new ways, though the emotional body will be your most potent guide. Inner conflicts may increase as Sun and Venus are exalted simultaneously, however this will be mirrored to you through external conflicts. Who are you blaming or accusing? These battles are within you. Seeking integration with your polarities is the only path for unity.

Monday, April 18th
Moon in 12th and 13th tithi
Dvadasi to Trayodasi

Moon continues through Leo, but enters Uttaraphalguni around 11 am MDT. This is the latter half of the Phalguni constellation, which is ruled by Aryaman and the Sun. The ancestors provide the nourishment and support in this constellation and they do so through integrity and sustainability. They also support those actions that align with long term vision, goals and steadfast connection and relationship. Think sustainably today. What do you need to do in order for lasting strength and connection? What is working? What isn't? What needs do you have moving forward? Your power source is strong right now- and amplified today with this Sun ruled nakshatra. Say yes to your inner power and align with its strength, wisdom and right-action. Gather resources, support and guidance to strengthen your journey.

Early evening, Moon moves to Virgo, the territory of Mercury and the Maiden with a water pot. She seeks to be filled, to contain and flow, to harmonize masculine and feminine energies. Moon will be out of the gaze of the other planets in the coming days, which will support the emotional body. However, Moon is transiting the territory of the mind, so expect a conscious dance between the two. Tame the mind. Listen to the emotions. Land in the body.

Tuesday, April 19th
Moon in 13th tithi
Trayodasi

Moon continues through Uttaraphalguni nakshatra the majority of the day. Sun and the deity Arayaman rule this domain. Arayman rules over marriage and blesses couples with lasting unity. Fruits are available to those who seek the light and honor integrity, consistent action steps and their dharma. Sun is strong, powerful and committed to action right now as it continues to move through its sign of exaltation, Aries. Cut away that which is keeping you dis-empowered and in the dark. Who and what are you blaming for your own misery? These challenges are a mirror to you. They are a gift in disguise. The only way to freedom is to harmonize inner conflicts, to seek resolution with your inner battles. This is the path of yoga. The way to be in relationship with the self- through loving kindness.

Early afternoon, Moon shifts to Hasta nakshatra and Savitr brings his light, his dawn. Brahmins worship Savitr as he determines all births, including the lagna, or rising sign. Savitr creates life, as he is light. What is life without light? Move towards the light, move towards life. Let the light awaken you. Pay attention to insights and new awareness that arrive today. You'll have to be present in order to catch the wisdom, but Savitr promises great truth if you pause and listen.

Wednesday, April 20th
Moon in 14th tithi
Chaturdashi

Moon continues through Savitr's domain the majority of the day, bringing more support with awakening. The emotional body brings the wisdom. Being in touch with your emotional body, having emotional body literacy, is essential for connecting with the depth and awareness arriving. The feminine wisdom is connected to this feeling level. Allow Her into your life. Allow Her abundance to bless you. Be open to receive. Increasing your receptivity is the fast path to awakening.

Early evening Moon shifts to Chitra, Vishvakarma's constellation. He is a worker, a doer, a creator and a builder. He does not sit idle. As his name expresses, he is full of Karma, action. As an incarnation of Lord Brhama, he support the manifestation process. It's your consistent actions that support your creative power. Mars is the planetary ruler of this star. As he retrogrades back through Scorpio, it's an opportunity to retrace your steps, to improve on steps you missed previously. Anger and frustration are a reminder that you are not in right-relationship with your actions. Retrograde Saturn is driving this point home for you. Harmonize these polarities. The doing, vs. the being.

Thursday, April 21st
Moon in 15th tithi
Purnima

Mid morning, Moon moves to Libra, receiving drishti (gaze) from Ketu, exalted Sun and Mercury. It's a full Moon day! Which means the emotional body is full and your cup will be running over. Moon continues through Chitra nakshatra, increasing the energy of Mars today. Anger and frustration may be felt in the emotional body, as well as the opposite expression- which is the feminine wisdom of divine universal love. Expansion vs. contraction. Which energy are you aligned with? What can your inner conflicts share with you about your need for safety and certainty?

As Moon shifts into Swati nakshatra in the evening, Vayu's powerful movement arrives. Full Moon is in Libra and Swati nakshatra at 23:23 MDT. It is also the celebrated birth day of Lord Hanuman, the beloved monkey god that saved Sita from the wrath of the demon Ravana and brought her home safely to Ayodhya and Lord Raam. Hanuman is a Rudra, meaning he has immense strength, power and sheer force available to him. This strength was given to him by Vayu, the wind god, and father of both Bhima and Hanuman. Hanuman reminds us of righteous action, using our power and strength for conquering evil and restoring balance, while always upholding dharma.

Moon is reflecting the energy of its enemy sign, Libra at this time. Libra's constant quest for balance is too unstable for the Moon, which prefers equanimity. The constant fluctuations with Libra are overwhelming for the emotional body and at times this induces a sense of "crazy making". The root of the Libra nature is to explore all sides, all territory, in order to draw a conclusion, a resounding yes- to find truth. Until all paths are explored, all possibilities acknowledged, there is not certainty. 

This full Moon, offers great possibility, though it may increase ambiguity in the process. If you can harness this "unknown" territory and use it as a resource for trusting the process, for being nourished by potential, then you have a recipe for success. Far too often, the lack of certainty pushes people into resistance, avoidance, delusion, rather than confronting the unknown head on. The cycle ahead will force this need. The need to stay in the gray, the back and forth. Harvest your inner knowing by moving in between the range of options. Stay in the realm of all possibilities. Stay open to the yes and the no.

The need for openness will become extra important (and thus extra challenging) in the cycle to come because of the nature of the current transits. Exalted Sun can force conclusions and stubbornness that do not leave you open to receive. Three retrograde planets (four once Mercury goes retro on the 28th) will increase the challenges with receptivity. Polarities are increasing. Do you resist their invitation to address inner conflicts? Or do you invite in the ambiguity that they force upon you? Lean into the uncertainty. There is great wisdom here in the unknown. The emotional body will lead the way, showing you with discomfort or ease, where to look more deeply.

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Friday, April 22nd
Moon in 1st tithi
Pratipad

Moon continues through Swati nakshatra today, inviting in strong movement- either gentle or fierce. How do you work with the winds- inner and outer? Do you get blown away, or harness the power? Channel the pranic winds with intelligence and you will get a lot accomplished. Moon is still full and the emotional body will be stimulated and awake, potent and alive. Flow with the currents, not against. Strength is available today, but outcomes can change quickly. Go for inner stability.

Just before midnight, Moon shifts to Vishaka nakshatra. The duality of Indra and Agni will carry through tomorrow. Integrate polarities and harmonized extremes.

Saturday, April 23rd
Moon in 2nd tithi
Dvitiya

Duality is strong today as Moon moves through Libra (balancing opposing forces) and the mixed nakshatra Vishaka which symbolizes two forces- king and priest. The reality is that both king and priest are inter-dependent upon each other and if they work together a lot can be accomplished. Seek unity between duality, between your polarities. Find the middle ground where they come together. Seek harmony. What does each part of you want? What are the needs? Lean in and listen to each side. The power is in the honoring of the needs, your inner diversity.

Early evening, Moon moves to Scorpio, joining retrograde Saturn and Mars here. Moon will feel heat and pressure in the coming days. Go slow, seek steady steps. Don't push or force.

Venus is at the very edge of Pisces, leaving its exaltation sign for Aries. Ending are present as Venus moves from the final sign of the zodiac, to the beginning. Notice where you need to find release with relationships, money, comforts, health and love. What needs to be let go of so you can invite in the new? Where are you gripping or holding too tightly?

Sunday, April 24th
Moon in 3rd tithi
Tritiya

Moon transits Scorpio, its debilitation sign for the next 2.5 days, conjunct retrograde Saturn and Mars. The heat and pressure on the Moon from Saturn and Mars will increase frustrations and delays. Surrender to slow, inward and receptive needs. Pushing or forcing will increase challenges and obstacles. Get embodied and seek inner balance between opposing forces. As Moon moves into Anuradha nakshatra early am, the physical body becomes even more important. Sensitivity is high and over stimulation will happen quickly. Protect yourself in the coming days and find ways to gather yourself with sacred pause and deep listening.

Moon is in exact conjunction with retrograde Mars around midnight. Watch for sudden outbursts of anger, frustration or heat. Find ways to channel this energy effectively so that it isn't suppressed or displaced. Strong devotional qualities can also emerge. Let the emotions move and flow. Touch your power.

At 23:02, Venus moves from its harmonious sign of exaltation, where it received no gaze from the other planets, and crossed the tricky gandanta (gap) into the first sign of the zodiac, Aries. This is a challenging gap because of the endings and beginnings that it provokes, while also being the change between a water sign and fire sign. Inner polarities may intensify as a result. What are you identifying? Aries is an enemy to Venus because its watery wisdom does not care for the fiery, one-pointed nature of Aries, Sun's most potent sign. Sun and Venus are not fond of each other for the same reason- water and fire don't mix. As these opposing forces conjunct with Mercury, changes take place within all four bodies- physical, spirit, mind and emotions. Allow release and letting go to take place, in order for the new to arrive with more clarity.


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Monday, April 25th
Moon in 4th tithi
Chaturthi

Moon continues through Anuradha nakshatra until midmorning when it shifts into Jyeshtha nakshatra. Moon is neatly sandwiched in between two challenging planets- Mars and Saturn- both retrograde. There is pressure, heat and conflict being provoked. Saturn and Mars represent opposing forces, while Scorpio increases the symbol of polarities and seeking transformation. The mental body will be your most potent resource for change today. How are the inner conflicts keeping you locked in old programming, stories and limiting beliefs? How do they zap you of your power, focus, clarity and ease? Seek harmony with these extremes, the yes and the no. What do they really need for deep surrender?

Moon is waxing as the Navaratri celebrations continue. The Vedic New Year continues to unfold with the wisdom of the Divine Mothers, guiding the opening of this new cycle ahead. This week, Lakshmi and goddess Saraswati offer nourishment through health and wisdom, abundance and creative power. Attend to the divine feminine wisdom within and allow yourself to deepen receptivity. Sun jump starts a new cycle this week as it moves into its sign of exaltation, Aries. Mars goes retrograde, inviting in a new way of working with your inner warrior.

Monday, April 11th
Moon in 5th tithi
Panchami

Today is the fifth day of Navaratri and the second of three dedicated to Maha Lakshmi. Themes of nourishment, health, vitality and wellness intensify. Recite Lakshmi mantras and listen to Chandi Path recitations for extra support. Let nourishment be a theme for you in the coming days. How can you allow in more nourishment and support for yourself on the four levels of your being- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual?  During the three days of Lakshmi, bring sweets and flowers to your altar, cook nourishing foods for your Self, decorate and adorn your Self. This is a time to focus on self care diligently.

The waxing Moon transits Mrigashirsha nakshatra, Soma's domain. Nourishment is here, it's flowing, it's abundant, are you feeling Her? Receiving Her? Soma is another name for the Moon (Chandra). Drink Her nectar by honoring Her divine feminine wisdom. Are you moving with Her, or against Her? Align with Her receptivity and be nourished by knowing. Your inner knowing is Her gift. Surrender to this flow. Lean in, listen, pause, wait.

Late afternoon Moon shifts to Gemini. Ketu and Mars now give their drishti (gaze) to the emotional body. Crack open, let the light in, the new life in. Anger and irritation are signs that you are misusing your power. What needs to shift in order for greater alignment with your inner power source? Keep it moving. Keep opening. Keep surrendering to the flow.

Tuesday, April 12th
Moon in 6th tithi
Sashti

Today is the sixth day of Navaratri and the final day of three dedicated to Maha Lakshmi. Themes of nourishment, health, vitality and wellness intensify. Recite Lakshmi mantras and listen to Chandi Path recitations for extra support. Let nourishment be a theme for you in the coming days. How can you allow in more nourishment and support for yourself on the four levels of your being- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual?  During the three days of Lakshmi, bring sweets and flowers to your altar, cook nourishing foods for your Self, decorate and adorn your Self. This is a time to focus on self care diligently.

Early morning, Moon moves to the sharp and often dreadful constellation, Ardra, ruled by the powerful storm god Rudra. Known for his immense strength (especially emotional power), Rudra can bring sudden changes with potent outcomes. He brings a thunderstorm effect with him- expect lighting and thunder as well as heavy rains. This process is vital for clearing, releasing and letting go. Allow your grief to move, let tears flow, soften the heart and create space for what you truly want and need for deeper nourishment. The space you create within your emotional body will open you up to receive more and more of what you really do want. Allow the spring rains to move through you and be present to the flow.

Sun is nearing the end of a year long cycle through the twelve signs of the zodiac. The Vedic New Year officially arrives once Sun jumps into its exaltation sign, Aries, marking beginnings and openings. Themes of closure, endings and release abound, leading up to this powerful jump start. Attend to the tenderness of this time and allow grief and emotions to move through you. Use the Physical and Spiritual bodies to support your release process. 

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Wednesday, April 13th
Moon in 7th tithi
Saptami

Today, is the seventh day of Navaratri, and the first of three days dedicated to Maha Saraswati. Her wisdom, creative power and nourishment through spiritual resources, can be a powerful guide right now. Use Saraswati mantras to connect with her gifts as well as Chandi Path recitations for support with transformation. Saraswati gives us knowledge, understanding, wisdom, creativity and artistry. She is the rasayana (or healing balm) if you will, that closes out this sacred nine day celebration. For the final days of Navaratri, dedicated to Saraswati, music, art and poetry can be a good way to focus your energy, efforts and intentions. Use creativity, artistry and embodiment resources for grounding and landing in your intentions. Use my Creative Rituals and Tapping Meditation Podcasts for support with this process.

Just as Wednesday begins, Moon moves to Aditi's star, Punarvasu. This is a changeable, moveable, constellation. Results of the day may shift as a result. Aditi brings resources, support and wisdom. Allow resources to flow towards you today. Where are you saying no to support, harmony and balance? How can you move into more receiving? Duality is keeping you in the dark. Aditi (non difference) brings the light, whereas her sister, Diti (difference) brings a lack of integration and harmony within. Strengthen your receptivity today. Harmonize polarities, find balance, align with your inner truth.

Late evening, Moon shifts to its most harmonious sign, Cancer. Moon moves out of the gaze of the other planets, while it transits its own sign. Emotional body harmony is possible. Attend to your inner waters with sacred intention in the coming days. Harvest the wisdom.

A new solar cycle begins on April 13th at 07:54 Mountain Daylight Time. Our light source, the Sun, is of utmost importance for inner and outer growth. While the Moon brings the necessary nourishment that can support the growth process. When the Moon is illuminated at night, the light of the Sun can be more easily absorbed, becoming Soma, or divine nectar within. Both planets are resources for life force energy. Balance between both are essential for receiving the gifts, resources and support abundant in life and Nature.

Jupiter and Rahu give their gaze to the Sun in Aries, intensifying the transit through immense expansion. Are you resisting this growth? In the cycle to come, working diligently with the masculine energy of structure will be vital. The masculine parts of yourself will be asked to be suppressed, negated, reconstructed, deconstructed and re-created. A liberation process is afoot. In this overtly masculine-centric society, all genders have tendencies towards excess masculine energy. This promotes excess structure, the need for outcome, lack of surrender, fear of the unknown and misalignment with force and power. Being in right-relationship with these parts of your being are essential for inner balance and harmony to occur. Where is the mind following your overly masculine-centric paradigms? How does the mind play out the patterns and behaviors of your inner Sun?

Polarities continue to be a potent resource for growth and healing in the coming cycle. Can you identify the parts of you that are in conflict with each other? The parts of you that say yes, while the other half of you say no? These inner wars will induce fear, chaos, stress, overwhelm and feelings of mal-nourishment in life.  Unless these polarities can come into right relationship with each other, inner and outer balance can not be achieved. Notice how your relationships are in fact a mirror for these inner battles within you. What parts of yourself are asking you to take a closer look? Look in the many mirrors presenting themselves to you and do the necessary inner work to clear the challenges so you can receive the nourishment on the other side.

There is nourishment to be had in the cycle ahead, and plenty of it. The only question is- are you able to receive it? What blockages are keeping you from fully receiving the divine abundance circling around you and through you? What parts of you say yes, while others say no- on the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual body levels? Where are there obstructions, clogging or misalignment? The solar cycle ahead will be an invitation for more transformation, deeper healing, alignment with your inner fire, the agni of life. Feed your flame with diligence and consciousness. Take the necessary steps for a balanced and harmonious outcome.

As you continue to track your inner process and development, notice the global stage. The conflicts within masculine (containment) and feminine (expansion) dynamics are ripe and intensifying. The battles are raging on, yet the imbalances increase simultaneously. The global mirror is also a powerful place to look at for our own self growth. I believe firmly that change begins within, that personal development- that is whole, integrated and balanced- is as necessary for the individual as it is for our world family. Use the coming month of Sun exalted in Aries to commit to awakening, inner power, overcoming blockages that keep you from your immense value and potential. Let this intention carry you through the coming year as the new solar cycle unfolds. 

Thursday, April 14th
Moon in 8th tithi
Ashtami

Today, is the eight day of Navaratri, and the second day of three dedicated to Maha Saraswati. Her wisdom, creative power, and nourishment through spiritual resources, can be a powerful guide right now. Use Saraswati mantras to connect with her gifts as well as Chandi Path recitations for support with transformation. Saraswati gives us knowledge, understanding, wisdom, creativity and artistry. She is the rasayana (or healing balm) if you will, that closes out this sacred nine day celebration. For the final days of Navaratri, dedicated to Saraswati, music, art and poetry can be a good way to focus your energy, efforts and intentions. Use creativity, artistry and embodiment resources for grounding and landing in your intentions. Use my Creative Rituals and Tapping Meditation Podcasts for support with this process. Enliven your creativity by removing mental and emotional body blockages keeping you from receiving Her divine wisdom!

Early morning, Moon shifts to the nourishing star, Pushya, symbolized by the udder of a cow. This nakshatra exemplifies the life giving nourishment that surrounds- circulating in and around you. The Divine Mothers insure that you are well taken care of, able to receive all Her goodness and bounty. Can you feel Her support? What parts of your life are you not able to receive Her gifts? These are channels that are clogged and need increased nourishment. Opening and removing blockages will help your receptivity and your ability to feel the abundance that is already here. Pushya nakshatra exemplifies the open/close dynamic of the breath, chest and lungs. As Moon moves through the Fourth House, the seat of emotions, heart, mother and earth/land, the emotional body is supporting your opening and closing process. Let the breath be a resource for the integration of these polarities. What are you opening to? What are you closing to?

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Friday, April 15th
Moon in 9th to 10th tithi
Navami, Dashami

Today, is the ninth day of Navaratri, and the final day of three dedicated to Maha Saraswati. It is also Raam Navami, the birth of Lord Raam. The ninth Moon phase (tithi) is called Navami in Sanskrit. This Moon phase is ruled by the Sun and the deity Naga. The Naga's are helpful serpents who support growth and wisdom through deep, inner work. They bring resources and help you overcome obstacles. Raam Navami is considered an auspicious day to start new endeavors, to make intentions known. Take an action step today towards a powerful desire, towards dharma. Use today to awaken your inner yes!

During this final day of the sacred nine day celebration of Navaratri, allow the previous days to digest and integrate. Seek closure through ritual. Let Saraswati's wisdom, creative power, and nourishment through spiritual resources, guide you. Use Saraswati mantras to connect with her gifts as well as Chandi Path recitations for support with transformation. Saraswati gives us knowledge, understanding, wisdom, creativity and artistry. She is the rasayana (or healing balm) if you will, that closes out this sacred nine day celebration. For the final days of Navaratri, dedicated to Saraswati, music, art and poetry can be a good way to focus your energy, efforts and intentions. Use creativity, artistry and embodiment resources for grounding and landing in your intentions. Use my Creative Rituals and Tapping Meditation Podcasts for support with this process.

Moon moves through Ashlesha nakshatra today, starting mid morning. This is a Mercury ruled constellation, inviting the Mental Body to intensify today. Sarpa rules this deity, inviting in wisdom and growth through mystical knowledge. Interestingly, Sarpa is the opposite of Naga. Both are serpents, yet they offer their support in very different ways. Nagas support the light, whereas Sarpa's support the darkness. Neither is all good, nor all bad, but they offer their resources in very different ways. Both support transformation and healing through serpent energy and kundalini. What is kundalini but the unification of opposites! Unite, unify and strengthen through harmony and balance! Let this intention serve you in the coming days, weeks and months as the portal of Navaratri ushers in a bountiful season ahead!

Saturday, April 16th
Moon in 10th to 11th tithi
Dashami to Ekadashi

Midmorning, Moon leaps to the powerful sign of Leo and into Magha nakshatra, the "magnificent star". The ancestors support this nakshatra and provide power and strength for those that align with them. Lineage matters for all levels of life. Honor your roots today with gratitude and ritual. Ketu and retrograde Saturn give their gaze to the Moon, providing awakenings and sudden changes, yet the need for structure and stability. Spiritual insights may come through the Physical body today. As Moon transits Leo over the next few days, She conjuncts retrograde Jupiter and Rahu, both in Purvaphalguni nakshatra currently. This is a fertile and sensual constellation that brings increased Shakti, life force with it. As the Moon illuminates this constellation, allow the Creative Intelligence of the Divine Feminine to move through you. She has been awakened through the Navaratri celebration! She is awakening you! Let Her wisdom move through you and move you. Say yes to life! What stirs your heart and makes you come alive? Do this! Dashami, or the 10th tithi, is often considered "victory day" in the Navaratri celebration. This is the day when Durga's defeat over the demon Mahishasura is honored. Let your light overtake your darkness.

Mars prepares to retrograde Sunday morning. You may notice your action steps are stalled, slowed or challenged. This is a reminder to go slow, take sacred pause and move into the receptive.

Sunday, April 17th
Moon in 11th and 12th tithi
Ekadashi to Dvadashi

Day of Sun, amplifies the effects of exalted Sun, currently in Aries, conjunct Mercury. Moon transits Purvaphalguni nakshatra, which invites in the sense of spring and vitality. The Phalguni constellations exemplify the "bees to honey" experience. It is a potent and attractive star, inviting in feminine wisdom and abundance. Venus is the ruling planet, whereas Bhaga is the deity component of this nakshatra. Both provide resources and abundance, when the channels are open to receive the nourishment. With Venus exalted in Pisces right now (and Sun exalted as well), free from conjunctions or gaze of the other planets, Her divine support can flow more fully. She can give money, love, joy, abundance, harmony, health and vitality, all resources that bring life. Are you able to receive the abundance of this day?

Mars retrogrades at 06:16 am MDT, inviting in different action steps in the coming months. Mars has been transiting Scorpio with Saturn- who is also retrograde right now. Normally, Mars would be excited to transit his own, familiar territory, however, an intruder also occupies his home. Right now this enemy (Saturn) is in his enemy’s sign and uncomfortable digging up the depths and subconscious territory of Scorpio. Add a fiery warrior to the mix and it could make for an uncomfortable few months ahead. The opposing energies of Mars and Saturn don’t bode well for smooth sailing. Saturn is a slow, methodical, hard working old man that is set in his ways. Mars is a young “whipper snapper” that acts more than he thinks, causing mischief and havoc in his path as a result. Can your old and young energies align, integrate and find a new sense of harmony? What can your old self teach your younger self and vice versa? Seek alignment as they both need each other on some fundamental level. Can you find that need and help them find peace within you?

This transit is taking unusually long due to Mars retrograding back through Scorpio now. This will spark an interesting capacity for depth and dharma. Saturn retrogrades on March 25th, strengthening his challenges and gifts. (Retrograde planets act like the nodes Rahu and Ketu who are notorious for intensification). Mars retrogrades on April 15th for 2.5 months, provoking a powerful cycle of returns. During this transit Mercury will also be retrograde for several weeks and Jupiter will still be in retrograde motion as well. From April 28th to May 9th there will be four planets in retrograde motion, six- counting the always retrograde karmic planets, Rahu and Ketu. Many returns will take place simultaneously- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I’ll be sharing more details about the back to back retrograde planets as we approach this cycle.

As Mars retrogrades back through Scorpio, he ends up returning to Libra on June 17th. Once he goes direct on June 30th, he must travel back through Libra once again, which will take him until July 12th when he re-enters Scorpio. As Mars moves back to Scorpio, he rejoins Saturn here, this time until September 18th. In total, Mars will march through his own sign the majority of the year. Because he must contend with Saturn as well, there is ample opportunity in the coming months to truly integrate polarities that are causing you disconnections and disassociation.

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

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

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

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Monday, April 18th
Moon in 13th tithi

Moon continues through Leo, but enters Uttaraphalguni around 11 am MDT. This is the latter half of the Phalguni constellation, which is ruled by Aryaman and the Sun. The ancestors provide the nourishment and support in this constellation and they do so through integrity and sustainability. They also support those actions that align with long term vision, goals and steadfast connection and relationship. Think sustainably today. What do you need to do in order for lasting strength and connection? What is working? What isn't? What needs do you have moving forward? Your power source is strong right now- and amplified today with this Sun ruled nakshatra. Say yes to your inner power and align with its strength, wisdom and right-action. Gather resources, support and guidance to strengthen your journey.



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

The week begins with an exalted Moon, which has newly entered Taurus. Emotional body tides will be high, feelings palpable. Use this awareness to cultivate presence. What do you need for deeper comfort and support? With the three planetary shifts of last week now behind us, a sense of grounding and landing is more possible now. Mars will shift late in the week to Scorpio, beginning a lengthy transit for him in this deep, transformational sign. Linger in your conscious footsteps for now. Activate and be proactive.

Monday, February 15th
Moon in 8th tithi

Moon transits Krittika nakshatra and moves through its mulitrikona degrees, while receiving gaze from Saturn (contraction) and Mars (dynamism). These energies provoke a certain emotional body frustration or confusion. There may be emotional build-up released. Find safe and comfortable ways to open the valves. As afternoon arrives, Moon moves to Rohini nakshatra and creativity is amplified. How can you channel the emotional body spikes through your creative power? Lord Brahma supports this process by turning the unmanifest into manifest form. Use sensation and enliven your sensuality through touch, taste, sight and sound. Relish in the uniquely human qualities of the feeling realms. Lord Krishna was said to have been born with Moon in the first house in Rohini. His beauty, charm and unyielding love expresses the devotional qualities of this star as well. Bhakti is the balm that can soothe challenge. Where can you surrender to divine devotion more consciously? Who and what are you inviting in to support you in this process?

Tuesday, February 16th
Moon in 9th and 10th tithi

Moon continues through Rohini until midday, moving through its mulitrikona degrees. Emotional body waves are expansive, swelling. Can you feel these tides? Drishti from Mars and Saturn can give rise to frustrations, passions and excess heat. Are you channeling this energy effectively or letting it rule you? Let Lord Brahma and his creative potency come alive through you. What are you manifesting? What are you creating for your one precious life? His consort goddess Saraswati is the essential Divine Feminine counter-part which Lord Brahma contains in order to bring our desires into manifest form. How does her artistic wisdom spark you? Seek balance within the masculine and feminine in order for maximum gains. As Moon shifts to Mrigashirsha nakshatra around 13:00 PST, your creative energy can begin to move and transform. Soma rules this constellation, offering nourishment and growth. Only by reaching, extending and broadening your reach, will you be able to gather new resources. Mrigashirsha ensures that your extension will be fruitful and will bring you nourishment. What are you reaching towards? What are you reaching away from? Who and what are you inviting in to support you in this process of growth?

Wednesday, February 17th
Moon in 10th and 11th tithi

Just as Wednesday arrives, Moon moves to Gemini, Receiving Ketu’s gaze. Shifts and changes take place in the mental and emotional bodies today. Sudden insights and awareness may occur as well as stronger spiritual connections. On the mundane level, there may be frustrations and emotional outbursts. How are you using your emotions today? Are you working with them or against? Keep reaching towards nourishment and gather new resources. What is working? What do you need to prune and let go of? After noon, Moon shifts to the emotionally harsh and powerful nakshatra, Ardra. Rudra brings his tenacity and strength to the Moon suddenly. Can you feel the shift from mild and tender to forceful and overwhelming? How can you channel this emotional potency with more diligence and awareness? It can be used for good or for evil, with consciousness or without. Your ability to channel the tenacity of Rudra will make you or break you. Wield this sword with care and caution.

Mars is now at the edge of Libra moving towards the 29 degree range. The doorway is opening between Libra and Scorpio, air and water. Fire planet Mars may feel conflict as it enters this new territory. Fortunately Scorpio is in his own sign, however the conjunction of Saturn can make for a rough ride. Can you harness the hot air for soaring?

Thursday, February 18th
Moon in 12th tithi

Ardra’s strength builds until just before 13:00 PST. Use the first half of the day for actions that require force, strength and momentum. You may notice that shadows are stronger and more amplified, causing painful illusions to surface. Do you work with this or against it? Lean in closer to allow the energy to dissipate. As Moon shifts into the final nakshatra of Gemini, Punarvasu, a dramatic shift on the level of feeling will arrive. Ruling deity, Aditi, is the Mother of All Goodness and loves to shower resources on those willing to receive her gifts. Her gifts may arrive as wisdom and nourishment through knowledge. She may also provide material support and assistance. Tap into the subtle realms to enliven her messages. What do you need to re-visit in order for deeper guidance and support? Perhaps old memories, ideas, visions and teachers can remind you. Use the imagination to provoke desire and clarify what you are manifesting. Ask and you shall receive.

Moon is swelling and moving towards Purnima, complete fullness. The emotional body is enlivened and maximized. Can you surf these tides with diligence? What are your emotions and feelings sharing with you? What do you need for greater support and stability?

Friday, February 19th
Moon in 13th tithi

Late morning, Moon moves to its own sign, Cancer, where it can find balance and integration. This is a place of harmony for the emotional body, where tide pools can be creative and enlivened, without turbulence and choppy waters. Put your feet in the water today and harvest the creative forces moving through you. What can these calm waters teach you about what you need and long for at your depths? The gaze of Mercury and Venus on the Moon provide creative activation. Use it! Enter your inner waters through the portal of the ribcase, chest and lungs, as well as the breath. Integration is found through your inhale and exhale. Circulate your prana. After noon, Moon moves to Pushya nakshatra, a star of nourishment and support, symbolized by the udder of a cow. Just as the mother feeds her calf, you can receive all the nourishment you need for growth, life and thriving. What are you opening to? What are you closing to? Use the breath of life to land in your truth. How can your heart center provide deeper wisdom as you unfold?

Mars moves closer to the edge of Libra, preparing to shift into Scorpio. Actions may feel soft, ungrounded and vulnerable. Change is arriving. Surrender to these new steps.

Saturday, February 20th
Moon in 14th tithi

At 02:19 PST, Mars jumps into its owns sign, Scorpio, joining Saturn here. Normally, Mars would be excited to land in his own, familiar territory, however, an intruder also occupies his home. Right now this enemy (Saturn) is in his enemy’s sign and uncomfortable digging up the depths and subconscious territory of Scorpio. Add a fiery warrior to the mix and it could make for an uncomfortable few months ahead. The opposing energies of Mars and Saturn don’t bode well for smooth sailing. Saturn is a slow, methodical, hard working old man that is set in his ways. Mars is a young “whipper snapper” that acts more than he thinks, causing mischief and havoc in his path as a result. Can your old and young energies align, integrate and find a new sense of harmony? What can your old self teach your younger self and vice versa? Seek alignment as they both need each other on some fundamental level. Can you find that need and help them find peace within you?

This transit- which lasts unusually long due to Mars retrograding- will spark some interesting capacity for depth and dharma. Saturn retrogrades on March 25th, strengthening his challenges and gifts. (Retrograde planets act like the nodes Rahu and Ketu who are notorious for intensification.) Mars retrogrades on April 15th for 2.5 months, provoking a powerful cycle of returns. During this transit Mercury will also be retrograde for several weeks and Jupiter will still be in retrograde motion as well. From April 28th to May 9th there will be four planets in retrograde motion, six- counting the always retrograde karmic planets, Rahu and Ketu. Many returns will take place simultaneously- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I’ll be sharing more details about the back to back retrograde planets as we approach this cycle.

As Mars retrogrades back through Scorpio, he ends up returning to Libra on June 17th. Once he goes direct on June 30th, he must travel back through Libra once again, which will take him until July 12th when he re-enters Scorpio. As Mars moves back to Scorpio, he rejoins Saturn here, this time until September 18th. In total, Mars will march through his own sign the majority of the year. Because he must contend with Saturn as well, there is ample opportunity in the coming months to truly integrate polarities that are causing you disconnections and disassociation.

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

Themes for this coming Mars transit strongly include unifying polarities and extremes within your being. This may be through masculine and feminine forces, authority and subordinates, shadow and light. You may identify that your force versus surrender needs more integration. Strong themes of opening and closing will emerge in forceful and dramatic ways. Be prepared to let go. Clinging will only intensify the pain. Trust this process of release as it is moving you closer to your inner truth, the purpose of your life and path. Dharmic awakening is possible as old doors will close swiftly. Are you willing to open new doors? Reach for the knob even if you’re in the dark. Work with your power authentically and consciously. Be true to your needs and move towards your strength, but notice when you are misaligned with your empowerment. True power is the harmony of masculine and feminine forces. Can you feel this within your body? Let the spine be an integration point and notice the sensations that strengthen and support this understanding. Expand what you think is possible for yourself. What are you willing to risk, to let go of, in order to receive more nourishment, truth and power? Move towards the nourishment of balance. Can you find the simplicity in the complexity?

Saturday the 20th, Moon continues through its own sign, Cancer and Pushya nakshatra, deepening the ability to nourish and be nourished. Can you feel the wisdom of Brihaspati supporting your growth and inner resiliency? What messages are arriving? Let the breath lead you to the clarity. Find simplicity. This strength through balance continues until late afternoon when Moon shifts to Ashlesha nakshatra. Ruling deity, Sarpa, brings a certain depth and mysticism with him. How can the other side of wisdom provide you with resources as well? There is a different entry point available. What does it share about your transformation process? Use the imaginal and your creative vision to activate your potential. What stories arrive to resist these possibilities? Does it feel safe to expand what you think is possible for yourself and your life? Where are you resisting?

Sunday, February 21st
Moon in 14th and 15th tithi (Purnima)

Moon enters the final tithi of the waxing phase, moving out of its comfort zone (Cancer) and leaping into fire sign Leo later afternoon. Use the morning to ground and land within your heart center, with breath and intention. Connect with the physical body and let your breath cleanse and open your channels. Once Moon arrives in Leo, it lands in Magha nakshatra, the star of the ancestors. Moon joins Rahu and retrograde Jupiter here as well. Working with your power consciously will be important at this time. Spirit is available to move you towards your truth, your essential purpose. The power of this star emerges with magnanimous force, provoking those under its influence to be seen, noticed and treated with royal support. The shadow side of this energy can provoke a strong ego, a domineering masculine force and a lack of feminine receptivity. Calling in the support of your ancestors and spirit can help you use the power available here in life-supporting ways. Step into your power with consciousness. Align with your truth and higher purpose. Ask the ancestors to help you with this.

Monday, February 22nd
Moon in 15th (Purnima) and 1st tithi
 
Moon continues through Leo and Magha nakshatra today, igniting a new sense of purpose and power. The full Moon today amplifies this sense of strength and inner light. Full Moon is at 10:18 am PST while Moon is in Leo and Magha nakshatra. Moon is conjunct Rahu and retrograde Jupiter, provoking a necessary awareness about strength, power and the masculine. The Moon acts like a magnifying glass as it comes into contact with other planets. The dance of Jupiter and Rahu is creating a deeper integration of light and dark forces. The Moon will show you where you need to look closer. What is supportive? What is not? Where do you need to make some adjustments with the use of your power?


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