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Moon moves through Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and into Sagittarius this week. Moon reaches its fullness on 4.15 at 2:41 CDT while in Libra. More details below as well as in my current planetary report + horoscopes for the waning Moon cycle. Monday, 4.14 Sun is now exalted in Aries, joining Ketu there as well. Sun is in weak degrees until Wednesday so try to get away with using less energy; don't push too hard. Moon finishes up its transit through Virgo today, crossing over Mars directly around noon (the hottest part of the day) and is in close degrees with him throughout the day. This can heat the emotions, create aggression and stir the Pitta. Watch your temper and emotions and if anger arrives, notice what boundaries you allowed to be crossed. Did you say yes, when you should have said no? Moon is in Hasta nakshatra the first part of the day which is ruled by Savitr. He grants us awakening, the dawning of awareness as well as increased creativity and healing potential through the hands. Be present to some stirring, some dawning within you today. What new understanding or insights arrive this morning? The Moon/Mars conjunction can also bring a deepened connection with the Divine Mother- notice where she gives her blessings. Use Gayatri Mantra to start your day. As Moon moves to Chitra at 12:10 CDT, the connection with Vishvakarma strengthens. He is the celestial architect, who helps our building and planning become actualized. He is especially connected to artisans and those wishing to expand their potential. This also marks Hanuman Jayanti, the celebration of Hanuman's birth. The festivities begin when the waxing Moon is at its fullest (15th tithi) and enters Chitra nakshatra during this particular season of the Vedic calendar. Hanuman is considered a Rudra (a god of intense strength and power) and overcame many obstacles and opponents (the rakshasa/demon Ravana and his army) out of love, devotion and service to Lord Raam and goddess Sita. May he serve as a reminder to us of what odds can be overcome, what power we each posses, and what love and devotion can accomplish. The lunar eclipse begins at 11:55 pm CDT as Moon reaches its fullness and crosses paths with the Sun. Tuesday, 4.15 Moon enters Libra just after midnight joining Rahu and retrograde Saturn there as well. It reaches its peak fullness at 2:41 am CDT while in Chitra nakshatra. The lunar eclipse reaches its maximum at 02:46am CDT and continues until 05:36 am CDT. With the direct gaze from Sun and Ketu in Aries, and Jupiter in Gemini, as well as an eclipse, this full Moon is one of intensity and a great collision of energies. It is a good time to evaluate where we are using sheer physical strength and stamina and where we are not effectively using beneficial mental strategy to help us achieve our long term goals and objectives. Become aware of how to do less, while maximizing your efforts. In other words, the mantra "less is more", is still pertinent to the day and to the weeks ahead. This is certainly a time of pruning and cutting out all that is unnecessary. More on the meaning of this full Moon for the coming waning cycle in my planetary report. Moon crosses directly over Rahu late morning. Moon moves to Swati nakshatra at 12:37 pm CDT (ending the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations) which is ruled by the planet Rahu and Vayu, the wind god. The mind and body will likely be clouded today so allow extra time for going about your day. Be careful while driving and traveling today especially. The lunar eclipse marks a delicate two week period until the solar eclipse on the 29th. In the Vedic tradition, this is not a time to take risks, start new endeavors, or to over-exert. It is a time, however, of turning inward, of meditation and contemplation, and a time to take extra care of the physical body with good routine etc. Wednesday, 4.16 Moon moves to Vishaka nakshatra at 12:35 pm CDT ruled by the dual natured god, Indragni and the planet Jupiter. Seek alliance and support today. Notice where you can make changes in your life to create greater assistance for your Self and get things done more efficiently. Are you forgetting to ask for what you need? Are you pushing too hard? Where are you resisting change? As Moon nears Saturn, it is extremely important and valuable to listen to our bodies for subtle insights. What messages is the body giving you? Thursday, 4.17 Moon finishes up its transit through Libra after crossing directly over retrograde Saturn in the wee hours of the morning, then moves to Scorpio at 6:17 am CDT. Moon is considered debilitated in Scorpio which makes the Moon extra sensitive. This sensitivity can be helpful for intuition and a refined awareness, however, it must be handled with care. As Moon moves into Anuradha nakshatra at 12:08 pm CDT, this sensitivity heightens, especially for the physical body and the mind/body connection. Stamina may be lower, so find ways to self care and treat the physical and mental bodies with TLC. The tendency, however, may be to do the opposite. Avoid getting lost in the details, try to zoom out and get a bigger picture if necessary. Reach out to friends and alliances for support and comfort. Work with the theme "giving and receiving." Friday, 4.18 Moon moves to Jyeshta nakshatra just before noon at 11:21 am CDT just as Sun nears exact conjunction with Ketu. The mind and body may be extra sensitive today so take this into consideration if irritations arise. With Indra and Mercury ruling this nakshatra, and the current planetary transits, it is an excellent time for self tracking. Likely the irritations in the mind will be a result of some physical need not being met. Can you trace the issue back to the need? Can you find a healthy way to get your need met? It may require self care strategies, alone time, and restructuring previous plans. You may also need to shift your relationships around. Do what it takes to preserve your mental comfort and physical support. Venus moves into Purvabhadra nakshatra today. We may notice an increase in relationship and financial support as a result over the next 12 days, while using a one pointed focus and agenda. This can also be a time of purification and change as well; allow the change, don't resist it. Saturday, 4.19 Moon moves to Sagittarius and into Mula nakshatra at 10:17 am CDT and receives direct drishti/gaze from Jupiter seven houses away in Gemini, retrograde Saturn in Libra, as well as retrograde Mars in Virgo. Mula is also a challenging nakshatra that often is responsible for a sense of chaos and dishevelment. Don't plan to be anywhere on time today- or expect to arrive in an orderly fashion. Best use of time and energy is with restorative measures for the mental, emotional and physical bodies. The rulers of Mula are Ketu and Nirrti (the dark goddess married to adharma- against dharma). She brings uprooting, change and removals, but the end results can be greater overall health and wellness. With Ketu and Sun in close degrees today and in Ashwini nakshatra respectively, this is a great day to pay special attention to the physical body, to use healing remedies and to put attention on self care regimens. Additionally, Mercury is weak in degrees in its sign of debilitation which requires careful navigation of the mental body, communication and decision making. Use your inner wisdom and go for silence today. Sunday, 4.20 Mercury moves to Aries at 6:56 am CDT, joining exalted Sun and Ketu there as well. Moon moves to PurvAshada nakshatra at 9:01 CDT. Apas the water goddess rules the day. Allow flow to happen. Where are you stopping fluidity in your life? Where is the resistance to movement, change, growth and new possibilities? Focus your efforts and attention on abundance, life giving support and your own vitality today. Right now it is all about self care.
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Moon Mind
12.31 Moon transits Sagittarius while in Mula nakshatra. Moon is in its last tithi of the waning cycle, ruled by Rahu. Mula is ruled by the planet Ketu as well as Nirrti, the wife of adharma (against dharma). She does not follow Natural Law and causes one to sin. Known for uprooting things, causing disaster and dishevelment- at the least. Arguably though she can offer great insights- mostly with what is not working, what needs to be removed and let go of- as Mula's ruler Ketu points to. With the drishti coming to the Moon from Jupiter, Mars and Saturn, while conjunct Sun and Mercury in Sagittarius, there is intense energy and pressure on emotions and mental faculties today. This is a great time to be healthfully radical in your approach to the day (and night) while thinking in terms of "less is more". This could be a lovely spiritual New Years Eve, or a toxic mess. Most will over do it. Moon moves to PurvaAshada nakshatra at 23:37 pm CST. 1.01 Once the Moon moves to PurvaAshada nakshatra (joining Mercury and Sun here), the asura (demon) energy will heighten and could hinder our better judgement. Asura's can rule our negative thoughts as well as intoxicants. With three planets in PurvaAshada- ruled by Apas, the water goddess, and the planet Venus- being especially cautious with overindulgence is truly warranted. On the other hand, this can provide a powerful placement for creating a fresh start, sewing ones seeds of desires and purification- depending on where we put our actions/karmas. New Moon is at 05:14 am CST. Use water as a symbolic act of clearing and cleaning today. Ritual baths, self care practices, natural spring water can be used intentionally for purification. Water comes from fire (Apas comes from tejas) which is why heat brings dew drops at dawn or perspiration when we exercise etc. Including both fire and water in your purification rituals will be ideal. You will probably notice an excessive number of New Years resolution joggers out and about today taking advantage of the apas/tejas relationship! ;) Moon is full (Purnima) on 12.17 at 3:27 am CST. It will be sandhi in degrees and in Gemini at its fullest point and in Mrgashiras nakshatra. Use the next few weeks for a creative focus, using the hands especially, and finding new ways to express your Self. Let go of the old and invite in new parts of your Self. Moon begins its waning phase (Krishna Paksha) after the full moon and transits Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and Leo this week. Moon in its own sign Cancer 12.19 to 12.21. Navigate your emotional waters carefully at this time. Sun moved to Sagittarius on 12.15 at 14:35 CST and is there until 1.14.14. Mercury joins Sun in Sagittarius this week on 12.20 at 09:12 am CST. Both Sun and Mercury in Sagittarius receive drishti (gaze) from Saturn, Mars and Jupiter. There will be a desire to expand, yet contraction principles at play simultaneously. Frustrations, mental confusion, anxiety and frenzy can come if we push too hard, overextend ourselves or do not effectively re-calibrate our intentions. Things will likely take longer than you'd like to pan out, so adjust for this. Best use of your time and efforts will be through goal setting, making to-do lists and using methodical action steps. Set your goals and aim high, but work backwards effectively in order to get the results you'd like. Less is actually more right now. Plan for upheaval and change as some restructuring takes place on an inner level. Venus begins its retrograde dance on 12.21 at 15:52 CST while in UttarAshada nakshatra and continues to move backwards into Sagittarius until 1.31.14 . The nakshatra UttaraAshada is ruled by Vishvadeva; good character and "doing the right thing" are paramount here. The Vishvadevas are literally "universal principles" or the Laws of Nature, and bring us reminders of how to act in alignment with life in order to bring more harmony. Use this reminder of "good conduct" in our relationships during this retrograde cycle as Venus is a strong planetary focus for us currently (ruling planet of Libra where both Saturn and Rahu sit). Recent set backs in relationships, creativity, romance, passion, wealth and money will get a chance for re-evaluation. The obstacles felt over the past months may get smoothed out over the coming weeks or we may be confronted with opportunities to "do things better" than before with more dignity and alignment- in tune with the devas. Look for divine intervention, serendipity and "cosmic connections". However, be aware of snares, traps and set-ups. Be mindful of your need to "fix" others and remember you can only fix your Self. With the double retrograde action of Jupiter and Venus occurring, the desire to "fix" relationships will be at an all-time high. Re-direct that energy back onto your Self. Note that some relationships will get stronger during this time, while others will fall apart and lose their strength. Some individuals will lose their desire to "be in relation" at all. For the recluse types, this is the ultimate time of silence and a wonderful opportunity for meditating, spiritual focus and a strong turning inward. Perfect timing as we mark the Winter Solstice on 12.21- a time when the depth of Nature's silence is upon us. Happy and abundant winter Solstice blessings! Utilize my jyoti/creative arts activities as a healing & awareness tool. This week's Jyoti/Expressive Art Therapy Creative Engagement Activity has us working with the ribcase and expansion and contraction energy. *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: Focus your attention/intention on home and heart this week. What clean up and healing work needs your focus? Self care is still your best use of time and energy. Work picks up this week. Relationships (new and old) bring career connections. Expect some returns on your past efforts to finally pay off in the coming month. Remember, work smarter, not harder. Keep peeling back layers of your Self, finding new depth. Taurus: Life begins to move in reverse. What do you do when the same issues resurface again and again? Do you finally take notice? Do you wake up one morning with a new realization about your Self, your life? Prepare for a ground hogs day paradigm over the coming weeks and use this time to re-evaluate the missing parts and pieces of your life. You are being offered a chance to heal you and your relationships. Don't squander this time. This week, use heart felt courage and get a jump start. Gemini: Use this time to gain your creative edge, even if it feels like uncharted territory and the momentum is hard to find. Ask for support and assistance. This is a time of re-evaluating your relationships. What is working and what isn't? What adjustments and changes need to be made so you can get your needs met? It may feel like your relationships are asking too much of you or are requiring extra work. Before you jump ship, ask your Self if you've done your own home work (inner work). Cancer: The pull to the foreign, travels and alone time are proving to be healing on a soul level. There's an itch in your socks though. What is that nagging feeling? Worries, haunts, enemies, your old bad habits and fears still pushing you on some level. This is the emotional clean up that persists and continues to demand your attention. You can't run from it, you can't hide from it. You just need to face it; to face your Self and your heart and how you relate in your relationships. Once. And. For. All. Leo: Take courageous, passionate strides with your creativity and your relationships- especially with children. Find that child-like sense of wonder and zest for life and re-kindle your desire for connection with your friends, family and lover. There may be confusion here and certainly healing that needs to take place in order for more confidence. Use this week to gain some new awareness, educate your Self on what your needs are and look for new opportunities for fulfillment. Mind your words. Think before you speak. Virgo: Why go backwards when you can go forward? Don't retrace your steps, make new ones. When your heart says one thing, but you do something different, there is an impact on your soul and your connection to source. Use this time for making a strong connection to your dreams and desires and take the necessary actions to actualize them. Be passionate and live passionately because you deserve it. This week, forward momentum with your career is beckoning. Libra: Your courage is like a wild horse that needs to be tamed, re-focused, harmonized. The push and pull within is creating a feeling of instability and taking its toll on you and your relationships. Slowing way down will go a long way in making your head stop spinning. It is vital that you ground your Self daily. Working with feet, earth, connecting to stability and support in your physical body will go a long way to help you find more balance. Remember to breathe. Scorpio: Depth and mental acuity are high. You continue to work on finding support and comfort that feels sustainable and lasting. What does that actually feel like? When the disappointment and discouragement sets in, who and what is your savior, your grounding force? What grace comes to the rescue? Creativity is the balm of hope and possibility. Use these tools for creating the life you dream of and desire. Sing your songs of freedom. Sagittarius: The Sun is out for you right now and you are finding a new set point for inner/outer balance with gains and losses- especially in your relationships. You win some, you lose some, but for now, some expansion is possible, so take it while you can. There may be a few rubs at work however, and some losses in terms of fluctuating finances. This is all part of your new relationship with balance. What are your priorities? Who and what is vital to your security and stability? Keep it simple. Capricorn: Use this week to sharpen your creative edge. Sharpen it to a point, with exactness. You are pulling back your arrow and finding your target. Aim, but don't shoot yet. As much as possible, use silence to gain an advantage and greater depth in your process. This is sacred time. Use your power effectively and efficiently. Some lost pieces will be returned shortly. Do you want them back or are you ready to set your Self free? Aquarius: A sharp mental edge is a current boon for you. Some courage is coming with it- from your depths. Friends and older siblings prove supportive and give you an opportunity to restore relationship wounds- especially in the coming weeks. For now, emotional healing is your best use of time and energy- paying special attention to your anger. Gaining knowledge and wisdom- outside of your comfort zone- will prove rewarding. Pisces: The gifts you desire to offer others begin to take more shape and clarity, yet old belief systems and uncertainties still haunt, bringing fear and self-doubt. Work on lineage and family patterns to heal these wounds. Relationships may feel agitated and unsettled. Watch what you say and how you say it. In the coming weeks you will get some chances to re-gain some losses- perhaps through the assistance of friends or older siblings. It will require some courage and action on your part as well as the full depth of your compassion. Moon Mind :::
12.16 Moon is in the 15th tithi (purnima), and nearing fullness. Moon moves from the creative star, Rohini, into Mrigashirsha nakshatra at 11:02 am CST while in its benefic mulitrikona sign, Taurus. Chandra (soma) rules the day- the deity who resides over this nakshatra. Find nourishment in the changes and fluctuations. Cultivate creativity and harmony with beauty. Pay attention to health and wellness, dietary details and purity. Sun is weak in degrees (sandhi) and now in Sagittarius. It receives drishti from Mars, Jupiter and Saturn from this position. Expansion and contraction energies are influencing the Sun in this transit. Anger and agitations can arise as a result. Get rid of what is not working. Cut way back on excesses with time, energy, money and spreading your Self too thin. Less is more. Moon waxing {bright half/Shukla Paksha} and moves through Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and into its sign of exaltation, Taurus, later this weekend.
Full Moon on Sunday 11.17 at 09:15 CST while exalted in Taurus and in Krittika Nakshatra. Sun is weak and in young degrees (sandhi) at this time as it will have just moved out of its debilitation sign, Libra, and into Scorpio during the wee hours of the morning on 11.16. Seek clarity and purification with this Full Moon weekend and don't over indulge in sweets and intoxicants. The coming weeks will bring a theme of "cutting out what is unnecessary". Attend to your inner flame, your life force energy at this time. This is a particularly auspicious Full Moon in the Vedic Calendar. Called Kartik Purnima because it is a Full Moon (15th tithi) in the Vedic Month of Kartika while Moon is in both Bharani and Krittika. Considered a Maha Kartik when the Full Moon is in Krittika nakshatra at this time of year, and also special when in Bharani nakshatra. We will receive the blessings of both nakshatras on this particular Kartik Purnima. Kartik Purnima is a celebration and honoring of Lord Shiva's defeat over the rakshasa (demon) Tripurasura and the creation of the triad of "space cities" by the gods called Tripura. It is also the birthday (jayanti) of Vishnu's fish incarnation as Matsya, as well as a day dedicated to honoring our Pitr, or ancestors. Additionally, it is also said that Krishna danced for Radha on this day. Kartik Purnima is considered a Dev-Diwali, or Diwali of the gods. In the USA, the festivities commence on 11.16 at 08:15 am CST and continue until the fullest part of the Moon on 11.17 at 09:15 am CST. Many fast during this time. Pujas, prayers and devotions at your altar can begin at dawn and/or dusk on the 16th. Utilize my jyoti/creative arts activities as a healing & awareness tool. This week's Jyoti/Expressive Art Therapy Creative Engagement Activity is centered around digestion and tending our fire within. *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: Expand what is possible for your Self through courage and Self-effort. Make the right connections on the inner and outer levels as well as with the right people. Issues with children and/or partners continue to bring challenges this next month. Prepare in advance for disappointment, losses and health sensitivities and trust that this is a time of soul transformations. Lay low if possible this coming month and ask for support and guidance. Enjoy a Full Moon weekend that provides time for you to shine and have some new comforts and gains. Taurus: Some new growth and healing through digestion and assimilation has occurred recently. Have you noticed? Continue to mind your gut and be careful of old, bad habits and enemies/frenimies. Do acts of Seva- with boundaries. Relationships, and your relationship to them, are in transformation. Some old experiences with friends and/or lovers may come back to haunt you. You are able to heal and grow from this if you go beyond the surface. This month will prove powerful on the levels of relating; the mirror of "other" will be bright. Let your Self be visible this Full Moon weekend. Step out with courage, but avoid intoxicants and your old avoidance techniques. Gemini: Your passionate fire is smoldering. Getting burned yet? Dial it back if necessary and take stock of your fire pit. Make a charcoal drawing or sprinkle some of the ashes intentionally. Find conscious ways to honor your Self, while being conscious of relations. Conscious awareness with boundaries- when/how energies merge and separate- is your internal homework assignment. The coming weeks bring necessary times of Seva and service as well as healing. Whether you do a gentle Self cleanse or a solid round of Pancha Karma, don't flake! Go for the gold. This weekend, as hard has it will be for you to do, take some necessary alone, away time and re-charge. Cancer: Some new passion and zest comes this month. Be bold and courageous with your words and creativity. Think outside the box. Tend to heart matters, home, vehicles, moksha, property and mother. Heal relationships with others and with your Self. This is a time of Self-care so avoid old, bad habits. Be mindful of friends, older siblings and frenimies. Appropriate boundaries are always important for you, but require courage and awareness. Work may feel unpredictable and unsupportive, but trust this time of learning to be worthwhile. Enjoy this Full Moon weekend with friends, siblings and/or lovers. Leo: You are still feeling a "take charge" spirit which is about to shift into a greater sense of awareness for your Self and others. It is a time to be courageous with relationships, but hit the pause button now and again and ask your Self "what am I learning here?" This is best practice for really reaping the fruits of your setbacks and also your gains. Remember, you win some and lose some, but be mindful of your motives and motivations anyway. This weekend, your career is charged. Think big! Your motto is "play big or go home". You won't be disappointed. Virgo: Your tongue is becoming a bit less tied and thoughts begin to get clearer now. Some new courage and bravery is coming. Can you feel the momentum building? This week is a time of "pulling the arrow back" in preparation. Get clear on goals and ambitions. Make lists, dream big and let your desires expand what feels possible to you. You are in charge of your action steps. Remember that! If something in your life or within you needs to shift, let it. Use love and Self love + compassion for maximum benefits. This weekend, use the Full Moon to gain new knowledge and wisdom. Listen carefully and let your heart be your teacher. Libra: Some of the intensity of the past few weeks begins to ease later this week. It may feel like there are no right answers or solutions, but take tiny step towards goals, self soothe, and trust the process. Being brave with creativity is essential right now. Use the arts as your teacher, to heal old wounds, to go beyond the surface. Use your voice powerfully in the coming weeks to get your needs met. This weekend, retreat, relax and restore with the Full Moon. Avoid intoxicants and temptation to fall into your old avoidance techniques. Confront what is. Scorpio: Rise and shine! Things will be getting a bit more progressive in the coming weeks so make hay while the sun shines in your first house. But before the celebrations commence, stay true to course, work smartly, methodically and get clear on goals and agendas. Speak and sing sweetly; gain and prosper with the right words and actions. Your growth curve is expanding so commend your Self for your good work occasionally through healthy and healing activities. This weekend enjoy quality time with friends and lovers but find time for health and healing as well. Find the joy. Sagittarius: Relationships are proving helpful and useful, while offering support and lessons to you. What are you learning about the Universe right now? About life? What feels helpful and what does not? Gains come through communication, connection and meeting the right people. This next month will be a time of solitude and rest for the soul. Make it purposeful for maximum benefit. Go on retreat if possible. Take care of your health and diet and mind your heart. This weekend watch for bad habits. The desire to over eat, binge on sweets and alcohol is strong. Instead, choose to nourish your Self from the inside out. Capricorn: Some career pieces are starting to make a bit more sense and fall into place. Some clarity begins to emerge over the weekend. This month focus on relationships with friends and healthy alliances. Gains seem to come out of no where so expect a few surprises! Healing in the bedroom, on retreat or through meditation and seclusion is possible at this time. Mind your gut and bad habits, as well as enemies/frenimies. Be of service! This weekend, enjoy a passionate, romantic and intellectual Full Moon. Aquarius: This last month has provided you with much to learn and grow from. You will be able to move forward with these lessons in the coming weeks and make them more conscious in ways that powerfully help others- especially within your career. Relationships are still heated and fiery. Channel this fire into your work and continue to make connections within. Confront old patterns that continue to show up in your relationships. What old mirror continues to haunt? What Self work is still needing attention? What are your needs here? Enjoy time with friends and spark some inner creativity and passion. This weekend tend to heart matters, work in the garden and walk barefoot. Kiss the Earth. Pisces: Creativity is an offering worth pursuing right now. Be courageous with your art and share it on a larger level. Some new support is coming, so shake off the dust from this past month and honor the road that you've been walking. It's not for the faint of heart! Continue to work in and on your darkness and shadows. You are in a time of great change and its coming from your darkest depths. Use this time wisely! This weekend, be bold with your creativity. Throw paint on canvas, howl at the Moon, take your creativity to the edge. |
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