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Sagittarius Full Moon: Reshaping the Journey Ahead

5/20/2016

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PictureCanoe Set Adrift Seascape Painting by Nancy Poucher
So you've had your heart set on a particular course of action in the last year or so, absolutely determined to d0 everything you possibly could to make that vision come to fruition. But as of late, something may have shifted. The pieces are moving - many, many astrological pieces - and you might have suddenly found yourself in a position that requires you to make some serious navigational adjustments to get to where you want to go.

​Enter the energy of tomorrow's Full Moon in Sagittarius that's been building all week. This is no ordinary full moon: it's the first of two full moons in Sagittarius happening consecutively. In short, it means we have long-range recalculating and course-setting work to do. And to add even more of a backwards-feeling sort of flare is the fact that Mars, which is currently retrograde in Sagittarius, will be exactly conjunct this full moon. This lunation carries a different sort of fire: a fire of inner revision (and truly, RE-vision) that can carry us forward if we allow the ever-changing trade winds to usher us in the right direction. Sagittarius is about moving on to exciting new horizons, yes - but the Mars and Mercury retrogrades especially, along with Saturn Rx also in Sagittarius, it's not time to make big moves yet.

We're in the midst of cosmic cycles that have the effect of washing away foundations that must be dissolved. The mutable T-Square between Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune that will hold throughout the summer months has most everyone feeling a bit disillusioned in some way. This configuration is bringing great waves of change into our lives, but before we can start to dream a new desire into being or figure out the best way to get from A to B, we must acclimate to that feeling of drifting. We must make peace with uncertainty, to walk with the questions to the best of our abilities. In all my conversations with clients this week, it seems as though most everyone is feeling at least a little lost at present. And as vulnerable as that drifting feeling can be, the Universe really is washing away stagnant circumstances so we can integrate dreams with doable realities.

Letting go, blending intuition with practical planning, and in revisiting this process again and again as we move through the summer months will be a key piece for peace now and major success later.

Digging in to what needs attention now, to which parts of life may be bringing unexpected setbacks and surprises at present, can help you get your bearings if you feel lost. Ground into Earth Mother, feeling the roots of trees and the vast expanse of ancient physical support beneath you. As a Galactic Traveler on planet Earth, you have all the key pieces you need to traverse these uncharted waters. Use your intuitive knowing; let your desires be your map. Don't be afraid of watching old dreams die, perhaps watching little pieces of the life you once knew or beliefs you once held be cast into the waves. Be willing to go back to the drawing board again and again, knowing that part of the great lesson here is learning to trust your inner knowing and the process of life in equal measure. With Jupiter, the ruler of this full moon, forming a trine to Mercury Rx in Taurus, any temporary financial or other life setbacks are really working very well in your favor. This is a time of monumental opportunity, even if it is buried beneath layers of repressed energy and frustration.

Revise, restructure, recreate, and flow with the changes - you're on your way to a more magical destination than you can possibly imagine! What is asking to be released at this time so you can embrace *~all~* the vast possibilities of your life?

©  Jen Howell, Bright Star Astrology & Healing Arts, 2016. Unauthorized use or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the author/owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to this writer with appropriate and specific direction to the document containing the original content.

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New Moon in Taurus: Body+Earth+Magic

5/6/2016

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PictureThe Empress via tarotpassages.com
Today’s New Moon at 16 degrees of Taurus is a call to slow down and root deeply into the sensual life. Though Mercury, Mars, and three other planets are currently retrograde, it's still a profound seed planting time - maybe even the seed planting time of this year - but in a bit different way than usual. This new moon calls us to reflect on our choices and life's direction at present, and to take a no-nonsense approach to reviewing our evolving desires in line with those choices. New moons are always cosmically-wired for taking time out for rest and introspection, but this new moon's themes also center on taking stock of how we can reconstruct our life's foundations for more peace, pleasure, and material security. Expect finances to be a central theme, as well as anything related to the physical body or the Earth herself. As a retrograde Mercury in Taurus and the Sun/Moon move closer to an exact conjunction, this energy of reviewing our life's foundations can carry us through to new beginnings...but not just yet! This is a time to take stock of where we are, what we want, and find common sense ways to achieve it as key planets turn direct again. We'll get our first boost when Mercury goes direct on May 22 (you can check out my last blog posts, "Mercury Rx in Taurus" Parts 1 & 2, for more information on this particular cycle). And Mars goes direct on June 29 - another key turning point in moving forward more freely.

On Grounding: Making Earth+Body+Magic!

If you can, find a spot in nature where you can take a few moments to experience the Earth's vibration more fully (or meditate and envision yourself doing so in a space that helps you to feel more grounded). Notice any sensations in your physical body and how they shift during this time. Feel your skin, your sit-bones, the soles of your feet. Notice the smells around you, the warmth of the sun on your skin; become The Bull.

Indulge the senses, go down into your root…and stay there. Be your body. Be the Earth. Envision roots at the soles of your feet reaching into the core of the Earth, rooting in solidly and immovably...and feel Gaia's love flow back up through your core. 

Allow yourself to absorb all that the sensory life has to offer you so you become silence thrumming with the wordless world of physical sensation. Relax deeply and alllow Gaia’s all-encompassing embrace to assist  you in letting stress and mind chatter melt away. Feel the power in the act of just being, of feeling your Root Chakra come alive through a visceral connection to the planet. Breathe; feel; taste; touch; revel. Your body is your temple, and you know the power of All That Is more fully through an ever-deepening holy connection that flows between you and Gaia.

From this space of sacred merger of spirit with the full embodiment of matter - of Body/Earth Magic - we can more clearly sense what our hearts are saying. With Pluto trine the Sun and Moon, the power of intuition and getting real about our earthly desires flows easily.

​What do you long for in the material world? What is your sensual self calling out for that deserves to be acknowledged and honored? Is it dreams of greater financial security or having a greater abundance of creature comforts to make your life more pleasurable? Many spirit-seekers get lost in the illusion that we have to separate our spirit selves from the pleasures of the flesh in order to live a "holy life," but that simply isn't the case! It's when we listen to our whole self and allow more integration of these elements to flow that we create Heaven On Earth...and who wouldn't want that?

**Wishing you many blessings as you nourish your Whole Self and make new moon magic at this wonderfully supportive time!**​

©  Jen Howell, Bright Star Astrology & Healing Arts, 2016. Unauthorized use or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the author/owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to this writer with appropriate and specific direction to the document containing the original content.

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