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Monday, July 28th

Moon moves from its own sign of Cancer and crosses into Leo at 10:33 am CDT. As it jumps into Leo, it enters Magha nakshatra as well. Ketu and Pitr are enlivened, as well as karmic ties, the father and ancestors as well as a sense of authority. The symbol is a palaquin- being carried, lifted like a royal, and with some essence of special treatment, a demand for respect.

Magha nakshatra reminds us to be gracious to the ancestors- we are indebted to them after all. The old adage, seven generations back and seven generations forward, reminds us that our actions have effects and we must heed to them.

Take moments throughout your day to give gratitude to your ancestors, your lineage, no matter the challenges. Ask your ancestors for guidance and protection. Light a candle and bring in the light.

Mercury moves from its own sign of Gemini into Cancer this evening at 18:58 CDT. He joins exalted Jupiter and Sun there; the push to accomplish may be over processed in the coming weeks. Your mental body will be trying to the run the show. Forcing an agenda? Putting too many irons in the fire? Worry and doubt? With Saturn and Ketu giving their drishti to these three planets as well, we get more emotional and heart/chest attention than we may desire. The work must be harmonizing for both expansion and contraction energies; ultimately we are working on balance. Notice where you are opening and where you are closing in your body and in your life. Use my new Moon/Emotional body MP3 for further harvesting.

Tuesday, July 29th

Moon continues to pass through Magha nakshatra today until 13:34 CDT when it moves into Purvaphalguni. The Phalguni stars are highly fertile, creative and fruit bearing- our ripening in other words. Bhaga rules over the front half of this constellation- Purva- and he is one of the twelve Adityas. The Adityas rule over resources in our lives- he dispenses wealth and happiness and since he is connected to the 9th house, he is also connected to luck, fortune and blessings from our past karmas. He also presides over love and marriage, particularly sex and sensuality within a relationship- the enjoyable parts; the latter half is more about what sustains a marriage, partnerships etc; the truly necessary parts of the equation.

With the palpable creativity available in this nakshatra, ruled by both Bhaga and Venus, let your creativity and wealth flow today. Find the resources in your life and give your gratitude to them. Tell your relationships what they mean to you. Let love flow in and out of your heart. Even if it feels challenging, a bit forced or you feel neglected. One drop, that's all you need. Get by giving today. Share, create, enjoy.

Just before midnight, Venus moves out of Ardra nakshatra and into Punarvasu. Aditi, and the Adityas (her twelve children), truly come alive! Nourishment and resources offer more potential and possibility at this time. Perhaps we will really feel the nourishment in the heart and our relationships as well. Let it be a balm for what ails you.

Wednesday, July 30th

Mercury moves into Pushya nakshatra at 10:57 am CDT, joining exalted Jupiter and Sun in Pushya as well. We get triple the nourishment! Pushya is ruled by Brihaspati (Jupiter deified) and the planet Saturn (who is exalted right now). Let the harmony of inhale and exhale, open and close, support your movements, your expansion goals, your physical, emotional and mental needs in the weeks to come. Soak in the abundance that is available to you as if it is a milk bath. And also take a milk bath!  Use my new Moon/Emotional body MP3 for further harvesting.

The majority of the day we continue to dance with Bhaga and Venus during Purvaphalguni. Let the themes from yesterday work their magic on you. Let your creativity continue to develop, gain awareness and find a new sense of abundance.

As Moon moves into the later half of the Phalguni stars, UttaraPhalguni, at 16:31 CDT, we shift our focus to sustainability, the long haul, and what nourishes us for the distance. What do we need to fully utilize our creative potential? What feels necessary within our relationships and partnerships for them to offer satisfaction and harmony?

Aryaman and the Sun bring a new layer of hope, a balm for the heart. He is also one of the twelve Adityas that offer resources for life and he does so through physical well being, strength in the body, and the things that long term committed relationships offer- support, stability, children, prosperity and the things that please the ancestors. Since the symbol for the Phalguni stars is a bed (front half and latter half) the metaphor "making your bed and lying in it" is truly applicable here.

What type of bed do you sleep on? What kind of sheets do you use? How many pillows do you need to support your head? What direction does your bed face? Who sleeps with you? Or do you sleep alone? Do you make your bed each day or leave it disheveled? How much time do you spend in this restorative and supportive place? Let your bed be the speaker of truths and share its secrets with you.

Moon moves to Virgo at 23:13 CDT, joining Rahu there, receiving direct gaze from Ketu.

Thursday, July 31st

Themes continue from yesterday as the majority of the day the Moon is still transiting through Uttarphalguni. Invite in the nourishment, support and sustenance. Where can a new drop be found? Where can another layer be shown to you? Who can become a gift to your heart today with their kindness? And what do you offer the world in return? This is the gift you wish to see in the world. Share, offer, guide and gift others with your true nature- abundance and light.

As Moon sits with Rahu, the doubt and the anxiety may prevent the feeling of abundance from truly showing its light to us. Our experience is shrouded or in some instances, amplified and extra charged. Be a witness. Use a three level check in to harvest your inner knowing and identify what is. Then use this identification for further creative harvesting rather then letting it control you unconsciously.

At 19:14 CDT, Moon moves into Hasta nakshatra, inviting in Savitr and the Moon into our awareness. Awakening is the theme and the offering of Hasta and Savitr. Not a full on burn from the Sun, but that delicate slice of light that gently arrives on the horizon line in the early hours of morning. It is silent and brave and filled with potential. That is Hasta and his gift to us. Watch the little sliver of light share its magic with you today. Let this light turn to wisdom and insight. The best gifts are shared, so remember to offer it some tea, invite it to stay a while, and ask it how you should best give this precious gift to others.

With Rahu and Moon together right now in Virgo, ask yourself how you can share with the world in a bigger, grander way. Ask and you shall receive.

Friday, August 1st

The entire day is ruled by Hasta, the light of Savitr, and the silent awakening; potential. Seeds are beginning to germinate. Be sure to give them a soft, gentle shower, some fresh air and bit of sunshine in order to feed them properly. Listen carefully. Roots and shoots are spreading, growing, turning into something alive and awake. You are this tiny seed and you are growing a garden right now. Potential is everything. Go for the gold.

Moon nears closer and closer to Rahu and our visions get bigger and bigger. Do they gain focus and grounding or lose it? Do we get lost in smoke and mirrors or can we traverse the illusions of grandeur with impeccable awareness? Work with your shadows, don't get lost in them. Use my new Moon/Emotional body MP3 for further harvesting.

As the night takes over, Moon moves into Chitra nakshatra, enlivening Vishvakarma and Mars, joining Rahu in this nakshatra. We will be working with sparkle and shine, action and in-action tomorrow. Make sure you get your beauty rest. Dream about adornments, acts of service and great artistic feats. Avoid intoxication and actions that you will later regret.

Saturday, August 2nd

Moon and Rahu are in exact conjunction in the first half of the morning as Moon nears the edge of Virgo. Rise and shine or sleep in?

Moon moves to Libra at 10:31 CDT, joining Mars and exalted Saturn here, but still in Chitra nakshatra. Our work with stops and starts amplifies. Surrender or force? Vishvakarma helps us build, plan, take action steps that give lasting results. Take a step today in the right direction and let it have a ripple effect on you and your outlook.

Today is a good day to work with boundaries. Say no when you mean no and yes only when you mean yes. You can't please everyone, and shouldn't. Can you be firm in your needs by putting yourself first? It's not about being nasty or rude, just firm. That is often the most compassionate choice for all involved. As Moon nears Mars today, watch for getting hot around the collar. Be tactful and diplomatic, but avoid rash, angry decisions. For some this will be a very productive day. A three level check-in might be in order. What is coming up right now? Name it. Aim it. Claim it.

Sun moves into Ashlesha nakshatra at 21:36 CDT. The triple nourishment of exalted Jupiter, Mercury and Sun all in Pushya nakshatra shifts now. Mercury is heightened as well as Sarpa, snake energy. Will deception, illusions and over confidence bring new learning, understanding and growth to us? Or will the ego build walls up around the heart so that we miss the truths of the times? The coming weeks will prove valuable for growth. Seek wisdom and awareness, not shadowed thinking- as you will miss the valuable memos if you aren't careful.

Moon moves to Swati nakshatra at 23:19 CDT.

Sunday, August 3rd

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Moon transits Swati nakshatra and is in exact conjunction with Mars at 14:43 CDT. The heat is on and it's being fanned by the winds of Vayu! Super charged and activated or super hot and bothered? Notice where your life is feeling burdened, slowed down, where you are forcing change and feeling like you are getting no where. That's the place that needs your surrender, not more force. Perhaps relationships are requiring strong boundaries. Use them. This is a practice run and Mars and Saturn are giving you ample opportunities to try your yes and no dynamics out. How is it going so far? Remember, one step at a time...

Moon nears Saturn late in the evening and our surrender button is activated (or should be). Let Saturn's structure and need for stability rule your actions. Early to bed, nourishment through self care, and only focus on what matters. If you need to empty your head, write out your to-dos and next weeks goals in order to lighten your load and keep the wind from blowing your thoughts around too much. Calming practices will help keep the Vata in check. Abhyangha and warm bath might be in order for tonight. Don't forget a three level check in.


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New Moon Wisdom

On July 26th, the Moon crosses over exalted Jupiter and conjoins Sun as it fully empties its sunlight in the 15th and final tithi (Moon phase). The New Moon is in its own sign of Cancer at 17:41 CDT while in Pushya nakshatra. Sun, Moon and exalted Jupiter are all in Pushya, the nourishing star at this time. This is a profoundly symbolic cosmic expression of what we are moving towards in the coming waxing cycle.

The coming weeks offer a theme of finding increased nourishment, support and holding. Knowing what this is, what it feels like, and how we cultivate its presence within ourselves and our lives is worthy of our attention and intention. Perhaps nourishment arrives with knowledge and wisdom, comforts and support, kindness and gratitude, increased synchronization of Nature and her rhythms. Perhaps it comes with the gentleness of the breath and taking in life more easefully. Take note of what you are opening to and the many ways and means that offer you nourishment and fulfillment in the coming cycle. What are you filling your cup with? What are you inviting into your being, into your life? Let the awareness of vitality and nourishment be your guide. Trust your emotional body to be your compass, your guide.

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*New Moon Chart

Horoscopes for the Waxing Moon Cycle {7.27 to 8.10}

*Horoscopes are based on your Vedic 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” 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: Relationships continue to take on a sense of lurching with ample stops and starts. Are you moving forward or backwards? Expect a sense of frustration and delays with partnerships- personal and professional. Temper anger with trust. Saturn is trying to slow things down because he has an agenda in mind for you. Trust the process. By the time the Moon waxes, your cup is full to the brim and multiple irons are in the fire on the home front/land front. Suddenly work is expanding and pulling you in multiple directions. Plan ahead and do what you can now, before the pressures mount.

Taurus: Passionate cravings have been intensifying. Are you wanting children, greater creativity and intuition, romance, more fun, or all of the above? These are the cravings of Rahu's current transit so be aware that you may be under his heavy influence right now. There may be slow progress right now with health and healing matters; do not rush this process! Trust in the slowness and don't push for dramatic changes or results too quickly. Be mindful of enemies and bad habits and be aware that these may bring issues to you as well. As the Moon fills, creativity intensifies. Get courageous with your artistry. Use your hands in new and potent ways and let this be healing and fruitful for you.

Gemini: There's a theme of craving greater grounding through home, land, heart and earth based, emotional matters. These will be vital for your moksha in the coming months so give them your attention and intention. Passions, children, fun, intuition, gut instincts, creativity and relationships are providing some frustrations with stops and starts, yes and no, action and inaction. Can you work with these energies more consciously in order to maximize the positive effects? Let Saturn and his slow and steady needs win for now. Don't force and provoke your own agenda; work with the art of surrender. As the Moon fills, comfort, nourishment and support are your main focus. How can you get your needs met in new ways?

Cancer: Heart, home, mother, vehicles and land matters continue to cause a sense of frustrations and unsettling. At times these may be smooth sailing and stable; at other times agitations, confusion and anger. Notice when the anger arrives and trace it to its source. What is this sense of not getting the stability and support you need? What needs to shift in order for you to feel more grounded, nourished and supported? By the time the Moon fills on the 10th, you have four planets in your first house. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Choose wisely, but don't be in a rush to do so.

Leo: Suddenly the creative and healing floodgates have opened. A new sense of thriving, ideas, and desire emerge. Take this momentum into your career and service work. It may feel as though the switch gets turned off and on quickly though. You may feel you gain steam, then crash. The dynamics of Saturn and Mars in your third house are causing stops and starts with hands, creativity, artistry and courage. Don't doubt your self, don't give up and don't get burned out! As the Moon fills, use this time as sacred alone time. Get ample rest and rejuvenation. Likely it will feel impossible to accomplish, but do it now, before it really becomes impossible. 

Virgo: The foreign is having its way with you suddenly. Now that Rahu is sitting on your head in the first house, all that is foreign and unusual to you is most fascinating and appealing. There may be some clouded judgment and awareness though; Rahu is a shadow figure after all. There are things you are not seeing yet. Relationships that need to change and be restructured. Comfort and support feels questionable right now. Are you getting your needs met or not? Resource your self with what is working. Keep your focus on these parts of your life. Dissatisfaction is inevitable right now, so keep coming back to what feels nourishing and build on these pieces. As the Moon fills, friends become vital to you, but watch out for those that cause you overwhelm. Don't put energy there. Gains are coming, so make space for them.

Libra: Just as storm season ends for you, another level of frustrations arrive. With Saturn and Mars in your first house (your head) right now, the stop and start dynamics are apt to cause a sense of lurching forward in all areas of life. Full steam ahead or just standing still? Trust the nature of Saturn to give you what you need right now- a slower pace where you can find greater stability and support for yourself. Resist his ways and let Mars win with his demands and you will be causing more trouble than its worth. Slow and steady wins the race for now. As the Moon fills, your career is your main focus. Take methodical steps to secure your slice of the pie. Expect sudden shifts and changes with the agenda.

Scorpio: Your creativity and artistry are intensifying. Ideas and inspiration galore are coming forth! Make lists and capture the greatness, but don't try to accomplish everything all at once. Be strategic. There may be a sense of wanting to rush out into the world, then retreat back to your cave. What do you really want? In or out? For now, let the inward sensibility rule. Share, offer, give, teach, advise, but do so with an inward focus and intention. You're still living in the ashram until November when Saturn comes out of hiding from your 12th house. Until then, you are still in sacred ripening. Let it be. As the Moon ripens, so do you. Your teaching, giving and guidance amplifies and takes on whole new life of its own. Work the angles.

Sagittarius: Career shifts are trending for you. You are being pulled to share, show and be bold in your offerings. Let the foreign and unusual guide your offerings and approaches. There may be an element of healing that is connected to what you share. Or is that you that is getting healed in the process? Friends offer support. Or do they? You may be questioning who in your life feels solid and supportive. Put energy into the true blues and leave the rest for now. Gains are lurching forward. Small action steps are best for at this time. As the Moon swells and fills, you need extra rest and retreat time. You will be processing some very old material, so be prepared to dance with your demons. Ask for support. It's vital to you and how you move forward from here on out.

Capricorn: Career needs your attention and intention. There are fire and air in your 10th house, both competing for your focus. This creates a lot of hot air and the ability for you to get burned from fanning the flames! Use thoughtful strategy for the most sustainable results. Don't rush, push or force. Surrender to slow and steady and let Saturn work his magic on you. As the Moon fills and gets fully illuminated, relationships intensify. Both personal and professional connections are at maximum capacity. Will you overdo it or under do it? Be powerfully intentional with your actions and see what healing can take place for you. Let your heart swell as the Moon swells.

Aquarius: Past cravings have been intensifying. Can you feel it? The old haunts may be resurfacing now that Rahu is in your 8th house. Ketu can offer some discomfort as well from his spot in your 2nd house. The purpose of this is to help you discard your old shadow parts once and for all and to cut out the attachments you have to them. What wisdom and awareness is arriving? It may come in spurts, without a clear sense or an agenda, but trust this process is working its magic on you, while providing greater stability in the long run. As the Moon fills, your work as healer and the necessary healing you are doing on yourself truly builds momentum. Are you doing too much? You will need to really pair down to the essentials at this time. It's crucial for your progress and well being.

Pisces: Relationships are proving mysterious and alluring. You can't help yourself, you want them- more of them- even the unusual ones! But cravings come with a cost- always. Right now, you are working with self trust. All these new relationship matters are giving you new ways to learn how to trust your self. There may be some fear involved in this- as it should be. But one thing will never lead you astray; the intuition. Gut intelligence. The emotional body. Use it and don't lose it. As the Moon swells and gets full, your intuitive wisdom will be amplified and tested. Are you listening? It will be important for you to cut out distractions and keep things simple for maximum results.

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As the Moon wanes and becomes small, unnoticeable, and empty, our bodies mirror this cycle. It is a time to hit pause, reset; to let go and cleanse.

Though in the height of summer, Ayurveda doesn't recommend cleansing or detoxing, it is important to gently detoxify monthly, and doing so with the Moon cycles in mind is ideal. At the time of the waning Moon, eating lightly is essential. Making meals that are easy to digest, cooked with digestion in mind, and utilizing basic Ayurvedic principles, are all excellent habits to utilize during the inner waning Moon cycle.

We all need to hit reset from time to time, even if it's not during the new Moon. Travel, stressful and hectic life styles and eating restaurant food can all wreak havoc on the digestion, immune system and the needs of the body. I notice that my body reminds me when it needs to alkalize. Maybe I've had too much sugar, or coffee. Or maybe traveling and eating on the run have compromised my system. When it's really imbalanced, I will feel sluggish, dull and not energized. At my worst I may get canker soars or inflamed skin. These are tell tale signs that my body needs some green magic! You may have other inflammatory issues appear when your body is telling you to reset and alkalize. Let it tell you when it needs you to get simple and go back to the basics.

My Magic Greens recipe is one that I've adapted from my beloved Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra's Green Protein recipe. He suggests adding homemade panir, for some extra protein. I rarely do that, but if you are needing a bit of protein, go for it! This simple green puree recipe will get you back in balance immediately. I especially like to make this for dinner and I notice by the next morning I feel much better- more alkalized and lighter! My dogs have always loved these Magic Greens and come running when they hear the blender. Try sharing with your furry friend and see what they think.

Magic Greens Recipe

Put 5 to 6 leaves of washed greens into a large soup pot. Use a variety- from collards, kales, chard and a few hand fulls of baby spinach. Diversity is key. I also like to add some chunks of zucchini (this adds soma and is great for pittas especially in the summer) and some green beans if I have them. It goes without saying, but be sure to use organic produce.

Add two cups of spring water (ideally a natural source with a PH above 7.5 and high in mineral content) then bring greens and water to a gentle boil. Flash steam for 1-2 minutes. Then remove from heat immediately. Greens should not be overcooked nor undercooked. They should remain green in color but not be raw.

Pour greens and water into a blender. Add 4 to 5 stems of cilantro (blood purifier) or parsley if you have it. Add two tablespoons high grade olive oil, salt (I like Vaidya Mishra's Soma Salt), and your personal Ayurvedic churna (spice mixture), plus a squeeze of lime (the enzymes help the digestion process). If you don't have a personal spice recommendation from your Ayurvedic doctor, use Vaidya Mishra's Mum's Masala available here. The spice mixture really is an essential ingredient as it gently detoxes, promotes vitality and helps the greens digest easily.

Puree the mixture until almost smooth. Pour into a bowl and enjoy!

*This recipe will make enough for one large bowl and a bit extra for your animal companion or two smaller human sized bowls.

Tell me what you think and how you feel after eating this! I hope your results are as magical as mine!

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Thank you for joining me for my new Moon Online Celebration! I'm excited to share special insights, tips and intentions with you over the next four days, July 24th to 27th.

Everyone who joins the FB event (where all my offerings, information and personal support will be posted) will be entered to win one of my gifts. I urge you to share the event with your friends so you can all get in on the fun, information and celebration. Join event here.

One lucky person will win a spot in my New Moon Workshop happening on Saturday the 26th. We will be going much deeper into Moon, emotions, jyotish and so much more during this online workshop- I hope you can join me!

I will be checking in on the event throughout everyday and answering questions, offering tools, insights and more, so please let me know what your questions and concerns are!

Here's a rundown for the next four days and what you can expect during the event:

July 24th, Day 1: Opening the space intentionally. Moon information and purpose of new Moon. Themes and new Moon wisdom for this cycle. Gentle detox protocol. One lucky person will win my "Read Your Own Jyotish Chart" MP3.

July 25th, Day 2: Setting your personal intention for your new Moon celebration. Working with the themes for this time period. Creative Ritual to inspire your process. One lucky winner will receive a spot in my new Moon workshop. Today is the last day to sign up and secure your spot!

July 26th, Day 3: Cultivating a deeper presence through harvesting work and deeper inquiry. Workshop day! Today, one lucky winner will receive my Jupiter/Expand and Contract MP3.

July 27th, Day 4: Closing ritual. Using action steps to solidify the process. Cultivating depth and purpose with your intentions. One lucky winner will receive my Moon/Emotions MP3 as a gift.

This is a very basic outline, I'm planning to throw in some extras along the way, just to keep things exciting....

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Moon is waning this week. Saturn is now direct after months of retrograde motion. Forward momentum returns to our footsteps and helps the energy of the Mars/Saturn conjunction in Libra ease a bit more. New Moon (amavasya) is on Saturday the 26th. I hope you’ll join me for my new Moon celebration and workshop. Join my new Moon online celebration for some new Moon treats and find out more about my new Moon emotional body workshop!


Monday, July 21st

Moon moves into Taurus and exalts just after midnight as Monday starts. Moon is exalted in Krittika nakshatra only until 5:58 am CDT and then goes into its mulitrikona placement after that; still a place where the Moon can express itself nicely and feels resilient and open. Moon receives drishti (gaze) from both Mars and Rahu here. This can offer us the ability to work with the emotional body in new and unusual ways since Rahu has newly entered Virgo and he is still in the gap (sandhi) in the 29 degree range. Anger may be a red hot resource for us as well. Don't negate its messages.

We may feel our critical edge being tested, a bit grumpy or challenged as a result. We may also be working with themes of abundance, monetary wealth and our stability as a result (or lack thereof). Today may feel a bit hard and soft at the same time. How can this sense of polarity offer us insight into our needs and desires?

Krittika nakshatra is ruled by Agni, the sacred fire god of life, transformation and change.  We may begin to feel changes and shifts today in our emotional body as a result. How does this emotional shift effect your physical and mental body experiences as well? Tend to your heart fire today- your digestive fires, your life fires. Stoke the flames with small tinder and fan the flames gently, with compassion and gentleness.

Moon moves to Rohini nakshatra at 19:21 CDT.

Tuesday, July 22nd

Today, I celebrate my 34th re-birth. Thank you all for your continued support and for growing and expanding with me and my dharmic work. This is the biggest gift a soul can ask for. You are one of my birthday gifts and I cherish you! Here's to another year of growth, vision, jyoti (light) and creative abundance. Sending my warmth and blessings to each of you! xo

Moon continues in Taurus today and is in the auspicious lunar constellation of Rohini nakshatra. Ruled by lord Brahma, who created the entire universe from his navel, this nakshatra exemplifies the human potential- brimming with creativity and fulfillment of material desires. Goddess Saraswati is the consort of Brahma; she is our creative life force connected to music, the arts, knowledge and wisdom. This dynamic of Saraswati and Brahma together allows the sparks of creative potential to be acted upon and then materialized. Use both to capture the full offerings of this day.

With Mars and Rahu's drishti still on the Moon, unusual and foreign creativity can be activated and cultivated today with new action steps. Dream big, think big, create big. Plant seeds with artistic actions and water these desires with thoughtful action steps. Dance, sing, paint, create today. Let the universe hear your heart songs and go for the gold. Let the heart swell and swim with the vastness of it.

Moon is waning and we are turning our attention/intention inward now naturally. Tend to the inner senses and cultivate presence with your own fragility as we become fully empty. Now is a good time to start self tracking. Use the theme of letting go, releasing and emptiness for your personal inquiry.

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Moon moves to Mrigashirsha nakshatra at 21:11 CDT.

Wednesday, July 23rd

Moon transits Mrigashirsha nakshatra and moves into Gemini at 10:15 am CDT joining Venus and Mercury there. Chandra (the Sanskrit name for the Moon) rules Mrigashirsha as well as the deity Soma, which is another name for the Moon personified. The planetary ruler here is Mars who connects to all earth and grounding matters, like soil and homes. It is the plants of the earth that offer us Soma, through their divine nectar, saps and juiciness. It is the Moon that fills the plants with sap. Thus the connections between Mars, Moon and Soma. Mrigashirsha is symbolic of growth, ojas, procreative powers and creative acts that give nourishment. Through foods, creative expression, with movement and change, as well as poignant action steps, seek nourishment today. Invite in Soma, the nectar of life and let the sap of life nourish and support you.

Mercury moves into the latter half of Gemini and into Punarvasu nakshatra at 9:24 am CDT, inviting in another layer of nourishment with Aditi, the mother of Oneness and all goodness. She helps us expand, find nourishment through wisdom and acquire knowledge through experience. In the coming days, allow Aditi to nourish your mental body, to invite in awareness through life experiences, and let this wisdom nourish your actions, choices and direction.

Moon moves to Ardra nakshatra at 23:24 CDT.

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Thursday, July 24th

Moon travels through Ardra nakshatra today and enlivens Rudra, the storm god, and the planet Rahu. Rudra is powerful- whether this power is used for change, movement and momentum or emotional upheaval and chaos, the essential element of his nature is destruction. Destruction is a necessary component of change. We must deconstruct before we can reconstruct, or construct anything for that matter. He is a vital part of our change process and helps us with our confrontation process as well. It is in this part of the change process that we usually get angry or have a strong emotional expression. This is when you know that you are onto something big- a big change. The bigger the emotion, the bigger the change. Be sure to use a three level check in today at least once in order to clearly identify the felt senses.

Additionally, Jupiter and Sun are in exact degrees today, a very tight combustion (solar burn). The guru, teacher, is getting burned by the source of light, Sun. This can make for a "hot seat" which can be uncomfortable to say the least. Look for agitation and anger and inquire about where these emotions are coming from within you. What is the underlying need? On the other hand, this combination can be highly activating for teaching, sharing wisdom, insights and jyoti (light). Take an action step toward today with your gifts; sharing, offering, giving. Give gratitude to soften the overly activating energy of this combination.

Let the emotional body have its way with you today. Moon in Gemini with Mercury and Venus, while Venus is simultaneously in Ardra as well, insures that relationships may be the focus of our emotional upheavals. We also have the opportunity to use creative resources and tools to maximize our awareness and the change factor. Take your emotions into painting, drawing, writing, dancing and sounding. Do not cut and paste over your feelings today or suppress them. They will only come out later down the road in more destructive ways. Use your feelings with intelligence today. Deconstruct, reconstruct, with awareness.

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Friday, July 25th

Moon moves to Punarvasu nakshatra at 1:54 am CDT enlivening Aditi and Jupiter and offering us each a taste of expansion; the essence of experiential awareness if we choose to open and extend ourselves to it. The "mother of all goodness" brings with her a sense of universal oneness and our interconnectedness. Notice if there are moments in your day where this offering arrives.

Moon moves into the 15th tithi, the final waning Moon phase, at 15:27 CDT, inviting in an empty cup. Are you joining me for my new Moon celebration online and my new Moon workshop?

As Moon moves into its own sign of Cancer at 21:56 CDT, the senses shift as does our felt sense. Here, the Moon joins exalted Jupiter and Sun and receives drishti (gaze) from Saturn and Ketu. This combination could bring about mental/emotional exhaustion and a sense of "overdoing it". Be mindful through the weekend of when your emotional body tells you to stop, slow down, change directions, or make a shift somehow.

Saturday, July 26th

Moon is in its own sign of Cancer with Sun, and exalted Jupiter here as well. All receive drishti (gaze) from Saturn and Ketu. Moon moves into Pushya nakshatra at 4:38 am CDT.

Be sure to join me for my new Moon workshop today at 12:00 CDT.

Moon crosses over exalted Jupiter and conjoins Sun as it fully empties its light in the 15th and final tithi (Moon phase). New Moon is today in Cancer at 17:41 CDT while in Pushya nakshatra. Sun, Moon and exalted Jupiter are all in Pushya, the nourishing star at this time. This is a profoundly symbolic cosmic expression of what we are moving towards in the coming waxing cycle.

The coming weeks offer a theme of finding increased nourishment. Knowing what this is, what it feels like, and how we cultivate its presence within ourselves and our lives is worthy of our attention and intention. Perhaps nourishment arrives with knowledge and wisdom, comforts and support, kindness and gratitude, increased synchronization of Nature and her rhythms. Perhaps it comes with the gentleness of the breath and taking in life more easefully. Take note of what you are opening to and the many ways and means that offer you nourishment and fulfillment in the coming cycle. What are you filling your cup with? What are you inviting into your being, into your life? Let the awareness of vitality and nourishment be your guide. Trust your emotional body to be your compass, your guide.

Sunday, July 27th

Mars moves into Swati nakshatra at 6:01 am CDT. Rahu and Vayu, the wind god, invite in a sense of urgency, movement and momentum. Don't get lost in the forced agenda of this combination. Mars is still conjunct exalted Saturn and it's important to head to his messages and desires for slow and steady action. Mars and Vayu have needs of swiftness and quickness. This can intensify frustrations, agitations and anger and cause us to act in imbalanced ways. If you notice yourself rushing, forcing, pushing for results, consider this your warning. It's a waste of your energy and will cause greater issues in the long run. Take action, but let Saturn lead the way with stability, focus, sustainability, timeliness and deep surrender.

Moon moves into Ashlesha nakshatra at 7:32 am CDT, enlivening Sarpa and Mercury. Serpent energy slides into our lives today and is evoked through Nature. How can Sarpa offer some awakening and evoke our inner treasures? The serpent energy invites in transformation, awakening and change. The dark side of Sarpa is illusions and deceptions, very Rahu like shadows. We have some options though in how we use our serpent energy, and what we are evoking, invoking and inviting in. How do you want to use your serpent energy today?

Mercury moves to the edge of its own sign Gemini and is poised for change, pushing into Cancer tomorrow, where it will join exalted Jupiter and Sun there. As Mercury moves to the edge of Gemini, the portal opens, inviting in a rare opportunity to unite mental body and emotional body. Be sure to take time to harvest this potential and listen carefully. What can be accomplished when mind and emotions unite and find a sense of harmony?


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