{Weekend} Moon Mind :::

Saturday 9.14

Moon in Sagittarius and moves from PurvaAshada, Apas (the water goddess), to UttaraAshada (Vishvadeva, universal principles + dharma) at 15:38 CDT. The day is suited towards cleaning and purifying and then working towards good deeds and service that build good character. This is a time to shine and reflect the brilliance of others with praise and compliments, well wishes and truths (satya). Sun is still in its own sign and can promote honor and fame, but is sandhi (gap) now and so weakened. Be like the Moon- reflect the Sun's bright light, and create your own brilliance. Moon Moves into Capricorn at 21:10 CDT.

Sunday 9.15

Moon moves into Sravana nakshatra at 13:47 CDT, ruled by Visnu, the all see-er and all-knower, and connected to Akasha (space). The transmission of dharma comes to the ear through akasha and dharma was once passed via an oral tradition, so dharma is enlivened here as well. Expect movement and momentum today but watch for angry outbursts. See below for details regarding stormy weather.

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Storm season is in full effect- especially with water and its natural movement. The Rudra energy of Rahu and Saturn's conjunction in Libra with Venus (who is jala/water) all are now in Swati nakshatra (ruled by Rahu), creating storms, movement with water and ultimately intense house cleaning. With Mars still debilitated in the water sign of Cancer (in a Saturn nakshatra), this heightens issues with water. Ketu is also in Bharani nakshatra ruled by Venus- so a lot of water is present in the planets right now; water that is ultimately clearing and purifying.

All of this water may be quite uncomfortable, so have a life vest handy. We are witnessing Nature express these storms externally through rains/flooding in CO etc. But on the internal landscape, many of us are feeling the emotional weather effects as well. Water and emotions are one and the same so one can predict clouds, floods, rains, thunder and lightening internally also. As my mentor put it "the Saturn/Rahu/Venus conjunction is creating a stellar opportunity to face demons [rakshasas]...the strong winds are cracking stuff loose in the most positive way and Lakshmi's broom is sweeping it away."

We can see that this is necessary movement and change, clearing and cleaning- both internally and externally. This is a time to use your sharpest, most effective tools. Yagyas, energy work, meditation, good routine, appeasing Saturn, creating with art etc. will all go a long way to weather the storms. If we can see the cleansing as positive and ultimately useful, it will help transform our attitude towards the effects, but don't be complacent.

Water = creativity/creation energy. This weekend: create, create, create!!

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Creative Engagement Activity for the week of 9.9 :::

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Moon Mindfulness ::: Mind Your Moon
5.29

Moon in Capricorn transiting Sravana nakshatra until 21:47 CDT this evening. Sravana is ruled by Vishnu (and the moon), the all-pervasive Lord that is connected to akasha (space). It is through akasha that dharma is transmitted as well as all knowledge and wisdom- which creates harmony. Vishnu is a part of to the masculine holy trinity of Shiva (destroyer), Brahma (creator) and Vishnu (the maintainer). Vishnu also "conquered the worlds in three steps": earth, sky and heaven. Thus triples are connected to Sravana as well as expansiveness, open-mindedness and expansion of consciousness.

Venus and Mercury are now in Gemini (Mercury's own sign) while Jupiter transits the gap in weak degrees- preparing for his transit to Gemini tomorrow. All three planets are in Mrgashiras nakshatra, ruled by the deity Soma/Moon. Venus and Mercury get drishti from Rahu.

There is a lot of Moon energy enlivened today as well as the influence of Saturn. We may feel this sensitivity in body, mind and spirit (another expression of Vishnu's three realms) or even some depression as a result. Stay in the body and get some fresh air. The planet of knowledge and expansion (Jupiter) is in the netherworlds right now. Use this time for spiritual growth- meditation etc.

Moon Mindfulness ::: Mind Your Moon
04.04.13

Moon traveling through Sravana nakshatra in Capricorn. Moon is waning (dark half) in the 10th Tithi: Dasami. Both Sravana and Dasami are ruled over by the moon. This brings an element of nurturing, change, movement, socializing, and creativity to the day.

Vishnu is the presiding deity for Sravana and is considered the "all-pervader" because, like Akasha (space), he exists everywhere. Akasha and Vishnu are both connected to dharma. Vishnu is the Gopa (protector) who upholds the dharmic knowledge and Akasha is the element through which the knowledge is transmitted and heard. Sravana nakshatra is therefor very fond of ancient knowledge and the teachings of lineage.

Use today for expanding your vision, your thoughts and mind. Listen for the insights and note how they come to you. What is the Source? How is it being transmitted? With Capricorn's ruler being Saturn, who is currently sitting with Rahu, both in Libra, this will impact your intellect today. Insights, expansion and new perspectives may be gifts coming to you from the Ancestors. Be sure to thank them.