{Photo of my current location: Allalin mountain- Saas Fee, Switzerland, the Alps.} The month starts with Moon creating a fresh start in Aries and transiting the first of the 27 nakshatras- Ashwini- as it crosses over Ketu. We will likely feel the experience of something new settling in, a pull towards fresh experiences, the sense that some shift has occurred.
Mars moves to Gemini (an enemy’s sign) on 7.4 where it joins Jupiter, Mercury and Sun there. The mind sharpens- keep it soft rather than letting it get rigid. Saturn goes direct after months of retrograde movement on 7.7 at 23:49 CDT. Structures, plans, intentions begin to move in the “right direction.” New Moon on 7.8 at 02:14 CDT in Punarvasu nakshtatra. Sun moves to Cancer on 7.16 at 04.51 CDT. A new sense of compassion may set in. Venus moves to Leo on 7.17 at 08:43 CDT. Notice your intentions/attention gain a new power this month. Notice how these forces move from the inner landscape, to the outer landscape now. Take action, have a fire ritual, use this as a tool for dynamic activation. Mercury goes direct on 7.20 at 13:19 CDT. Mind begins to move in a forward direction with less resistance and out of “clean up” mode. The month closes with Moon going exalted in Taurus. Another cycle around the zodiac complete. Full Moon is in Capricorn at 13:14 CDT on 07.22 in Uttarashada nakshatra. It is also Guru Purnima- the fullest full moon of the year and most auspicious full moon in the Vedic calendar. Honor your gurus, teachers, guides, your lineage and the masters that have helped you on your path. This is a very sacred day of expansion, purpose, power and sattva. Meditate, chant, do sacred acts that bring gratitude. Jupiter is now in Ardra nakshatra ruled by Rahu, giving drishti to Rahu/Saturn in Libra as Rahu simultaneously give drishti to Jupiter in Gemini. Both Rahu and Saturn currently transit Swati nakshatra, ruled by Rahu and Vayu- the wind god. Consequently, there is an exchange of energy here between Rahu and Jupiter as well as a heightened expression of Rahu right now. For some this will offer big expansion in a worldly sense, for others chaos and calamity. Be aware of storm energy and a tendency toward overwhelm. The momentum that is jumpstarting here will carry us forward for the coming weeks and months. Prepare for change, movement, activation and shifts. Sattva will be tainted by the shadow energy of Rahu. The temptations are strong right now for rajasic behaviors, the foreign and unusual, and general extremes- especially on the mental, emotional levels. Meditation may prove impossible as well as being on a good routine. Do the best you can. Perhaps find liberation in the opposition. We can use this time for “de-centering”, which will later help us return to our “balance” with greater understanding and clarity. Don’t fall too far off the wagon. *Due to travel, horoscopes will be postponed until early August.
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Moon Mind ::: July 8th/9th
Moon moves from Gemini (where it was with Jupiter, Sun, Mercury and Mars) and into Cancer (its own sign). Moon transits Punarvasu nakshatra, ruled by Aditi (and the planet Jupiter), who is the universal mother of all goodness. (Mercury and Sun are currently in Punarvasu as well). Aditi brings assistance, abundance, and expansion of consciousness. Moon moves to Pushya nakshatra in the early hours on the 9th. Aditi gave birth to the 33 Devas which include 12 Adityas, 11 Rudras, 8 Vasus, Indra and Prajapati. These Devas are all pervasive expressions of the universe and thus Aditi is the foundation of the universe. She brings truth (satya), simple wisdoms of life and helps us to realize the sameness (sama) in this life experience. Aditi translates as non-difference; she can bring us an experience of unity consciousness. Pushya is ruled by both Brihaspati (Jupiter as a deity) and the planet Saturn. This nakshatra brings nourishment, as the symbol is a cow udder. Taking the awareness of Punavarvasu and Aditi, one is ready for the knowing and awareness that Pushya and Brihaspati offer. As of the 8th, the new moon occurred at 2:15 CDT this morning and has now moved into the bright half (waxing phase) and is in tithi 1- Amavasya, ruled by the planet Rahu. Moon (as well as the aforementioned planets in Gemini) are receiving drishti from Rahu right now. Jupiter, planetary ruler of Punarvasu, is receiving drishti from Rahu and is currently in Ardra nakshatra- ruled by Rahu. Thus an exchange of energies occurs here between Rahu and Jupiter. Worldly expansion is a possibility. Don’t get carried away.....As moon moves into the 2nd tithi, Dvitiya (ruled by Moon), expect a new awareness of smoothness to become present. A shift from yesterday. Saturn has now finally gone direct after many months of retrograde motion. Saturn sits with Rahu in Libra, both now in Swati nakshatra- ruled by Vayu (wind god/movement) and Rahu as well. The Rahu influences are thus strong right now. Mercury is still retrograde. We can expect structures and stability to start moving in a more supportive and helpful direction, however mentally, there will likely still be confusion and “clean-up” occurring. Find your surrender button. There can be friction and tensions with the inevitable changes, currents and shifts brought about by the expansive Jupiter and the movement of Vayu. Some of this will be on a grande scale. Some may be offered worldly support and assistance. For others, the experience of tempestuous storms will be enhanced. The temptations are strong right now for rajasic behaviors, the foreign and unusual, and general extremes- especially on the mental, emotional levels. Meditation may prove impossible as well as being on a good routine. Do the best you can. Perhaps find liberation in the opposition. We can use this time for “de-centering”, which will later help us return to our “balance” with greater understanding and clarity. Bon chance!! Moon Mind
6.29.13 Moon is in Uttarabhadrapada and Pisces, ruled by Saturn and Ahirbudhyna and symbolized by the back legs of funeral cot. Endings, transformations, working in the unseen realms, mantras, serpent energy such as kundalini, awakenings, awareness and consciousness development are heightened here. Ahirbudhnya is a Rudra, a storm deity, who removes calamities and misfortunes. Therefor he brings movement, change, power, activation. Other planetary expressions included, today is a day that activates change, movement and momentum. What direction are you heading in? What forces are working with you, around you and in you? Resisting the winds of change is not a good use of energy. Surrender to the flow, release your sail, and catch a tail wind. Currently Moon is waning (dark half) in the 8th tithi Ashtami ruled by Rahu. Jupiter moves into Ardra nakshatra today- ruled by Rahu. Jupiter gives drishti to Rahu/Saturn in Libra as Rahu simultaneously give drishti to Jupiter in Gemini. Rahu currently transits Vishaka nakshatra ruled by Jupiter. There is an exchange of energy here between Rahu and Jupiter as well as a heightened expression of Rahu- jumpstarted by today's nakshatras. For some, this will offer big expansion in a worldly sense, for others chaos and calamity. Be aware of storm energy and a tendency toward overwhelm. Tomorrow Rahu will move to Swati nakshatra, ruled by Rahu. Today starts the momentum that will carry us forward for the coming weeks and months on the winds of Vayu and the worldly essence of Rahu. Prepare for change. Moon moves through Gemini, Cancer, Leo and into Virgo. Moon is waxing (bright half). Sun moves to Gemini on 6.14 at 18:01 CDT, putting four planets in Gemini, including Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus. Sun will be in "young degrees" (also known as sandhi, or the gap) as a result of changing signs and therefor delicate.
It is also important to note that all the planets sitting in Gemini are receiving drishti from Rahu which can create challenges, worldly advances, sudden changes, losses etc. Rahu is the unpredictable game changer in other words- for better or worse. He is also our shadow self, compulsions and our reaction to the storms. Be gentle with your Self and with humanity. Expand your compassion. *Follow my daily Moon Mind posts on Facebook and via my blog for increased daily insights into the dance of nakshatra/pranic/intuitive and creative awareness. I have limited openings during the next few weeks for sessions before I leave for my summer travels to Europe. I will not be available for consults from June 19th- August 10th. Book a session by contacting me: swatijrjyotish@gmail.com *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: Pure effort and courage are required with all of your endeavors- with your children and education, enemies and debts, father and teachers, relationships and letting go. Don't be the ram butting its head against the wall over and over again. Change the patterns. Mind maps and some dreaming would do you well. "Art, like morality, consists of drawing the line somewhere." ~G. K. Chesterton Taurus: Speak your truth and find comfort in the sustenance that surrounds you. Feed off of the gains and glories, the past life credits and open portals, the songs of freedom that have yet to be shared. Give your heart wings to fly and let it soar. Let go. Let god. Let Goddess. "Enlarge your vision of what is possible." ~Osho Gemini: Rock, scissors, paper, air head. Mental, physical, spiritual, creative. Move, stand, sit, dance. Smell, taste, look, feel. Be and become. Paint your life size portrait. Go for the detail. Art is the alchemy that can change the energy. "You cannot find peace by avoiding life." - Virginia Woolf Cancer: Get away, go away, put it away. But don't hide it, or hide from it. Analyze, assimilate the losses, the letting go, the fragile pieces coming undone. Your royal discomfort is self inflicted but the liberation that comes with surrender is yours to keep. "Arrange whatever pieces come your way." ~Virginia Woolf Leo: Don't be stupid, think like a child, with a certain simplicity, a wonder, and thirst for life. Find the gains and the offerings that come with your understanding, creative intelligence, and personal merit. Live, laugh, love, dream. "Love... It surrounds every being and extends slowly to embrace all that shall be." ~ Kahlil Gibran Virgo: Your creative spirit is bound up with the eternal father, the dharma, the offerings you have yet to make. What must loosen in order for your gifts to be given, your table to be set, the guests to arrive at the feast? What heart songs have yet to be sung, what bird has yet to be set free? "Even when tied in a thousand knots, the string is still but one." ~Rumi Libra: Growth and gurus are a source of depth for you. Serve the father, serve the teacher, serve the source. Give gratitude for the gains, bless the lessons. Learn from the debts and the losses, the relationships and patterns, the endings and liberation. Go for the gold. "Don't die with the music still in you." -Wayne Dyer Scorpio: Dig into death and dance in the charnel grounds. Shovel your compost and sift through the soil. Hear of the haunts and listen to their whispers. Transformations are here to forever change you. Gather your sacred Kali mala and count your blessings. "Sometimes even to live is an act of courage." ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca Sagittarius: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?! The smoke + the mirrors = You. You + the other = You. Offense + defense = the Game of Life. Roll the dice and move forward two spaces. Or stay where you are and lose your turn. "At the end of our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." ~T. S. Eliot Capricorn: It will come from the depths. From the bowels. Sensing with the gut, let it lead you, like an open portal, to the visions that call, that beckon. Digesting thoughts through spoken words. The assimilation + alchemy process. "The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore". -Rumi Aquarius: Mind over matter or matter over mind? The passion of a child, or the wisdom of the naivete? Certain uncertainty or uncertain certainty? "You realize that our mistrust of the future makes it hard to give up the past." -Chuck Palahniuk Pisces: All love flows from the heart, to the heart, all creativity, all freedom and all surrender. There is nothing left to do, to be, to create, as the seeds have all been planted. Your only job is to surrender to their every need and let these wildflowers grow. "Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties." ~Erich Fromm Moon Mindfulness ::: Mind Your Moon
Sunday 6.9.13 Moon is now waxing (bright half) and in Gemini and joins Jupiter, Venus and Mercury there. Moon is in Mrigashirsha nakshatra (as is Jupiter and Sun) until 12:40 CDT when it moves to Ardra nakshatra- joining Venus in this nakshatra as well. Moon in Gemini receives drishti from Rahu today (Jupiter, Venus and Mercury included). Ardra as we know is ruled by Rudra, the storm god, as well as the planet Rahu. Ardra brings emotional upheaval, change, destruction, anger, movement and calamities. The focus is on change and movement, however, which may or may not be "bad". Rahu notoriously brings change as well- worldly change and fluctuations. Expect movement, momentum and emotions today- especially with women, about women, for women. The mantra of the day: roll with the punches. I particularly like to pay attention to the weather as they relate to the nakshatras (nakshatras are pranic expressions of the life force, and can be witnessed through Nature). For some of us, we will get thunderstorms today, others may get high winds or gentle breezes (Vayu). Because of Rahu's current placement and connection to Vayu- a Rudra and also the wind god- there will be movement involved quite naturally. What is moving in you today? What needs to be moved? Pay attention to the direction the wind is blowing as well as your internal pranic winds. |
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