Do it because there is love

This waning time finds us close to retrogrades (mercury and mars), a solstice, and the oncoming holiday seasons worldwide. So, what shall we do with all of this shifting? Well, with a Libra influence, which is Venus ruled, I say love it, love it all. That's right, take the good with the bad with indifferent. Mix it all up, throw away that which you do not need. Remember, waning time of the moon phase is for reflecting on what work has been done this cycle as well as releasing that which is no longer for us. And I must say, Venus type energy during releasing is a good omen. It does not mean that it will be all cute and cuddly, all day long, but it does set the stage for us to receive nurturing, support and an overall feeling of love during this process. We just have to be quick enough to tap that energy when in need.

As I skirt my way to the next new moon I am going to do all that I can to preserve my artistic vision. During those times when I am the most unsure of my art, its direction, and my role in it, I will sit still, know that Venus is love and say, YES IT IS. Without doubt my artistic path is there with purpose, I must walk it no matter how I feel at each moment. Having said all of this I know I am invoking in the universe a certain type of energy and I ask for your help in staying rooted in this fact.

Below are the Past, Present, and Future messages that were shared to focus on and around, during this Libran Waning Moon time.

Libra Waning Moon Messages


Past Message
Expand my idea of art



Present Message
Decide what I allow to permeate



Future Messages
Protection is always here
Move forward without hesitation

Twoness twixing and turning

This full moon time in Scorpio should feel strong, vibrant, and full of energy. Now the kind of energy that may be surging is totally up to each one of us. Think of the full moon as a midpoint yes, but also a time of quiet constitution building. The colors of her lunar energy are strong and potent and often times we allow that excess of energy to thrust us into egoic and emotion driven fits of passion, pleasure, anger, jealousy, and the like, but I propose, we feel the great surge and breathe in its power to savor it for a time when we feel we have nothing left. It is then that we can benefit from this reserve of power we have built. Construct change, maybe, but things are different only when we say they are different, so say it's different and it is.

Now, I also want to recognize the Gemini sign that this Full Moon falls in, a sign that is quite dichotomous in nature. The surprise of never knowing which side of Gemini is the negative, but also the positive. There is balance to be made this Full Moon, let us grant it to ourselves. And please make no mistake, I am aware that this entire Scorpio cycle is ruled by energy that is strong, deep and often times submerging. Fit all things together, the power of the Full Moon, the beauty of the balance that Gemini can bring to us, and the wave of power Scorpio offers to us.

My personal pilgrimage from this Full Moon to the Winter Solstice is one of Blessing My Space; My Body, that is. I am seeking to transform what I think and how I respond to my body as a space that houses my soul. If I were to see her as a domicile or a structure, how would I clean, adorn, treat, and revere her. Only with this shift of thought will I move closer to some of my spiritual aspirations, which by the way are directly related to the treatment of my personal temple.

Full Moon areas to tap with this heightened energy

Full Moon Work

Love, Attraction, Passion

Abundance/Prosperity

Blessing of Space

Courage of Heart

Inner Awakenings



Gemini Flower/Herb Essences
Anise-Harmony and Balance

Lavender-Love

Lemongrass-Uplifting



Gemini Full Moon Messages

North Message
Art is waiting for me

South Messages
Meditate, then meditate some more
My questions and answers are in stillness

East Message
Do what I never thought I could

West Messages
Know my foundation
Explore my definition of independence

A cycle, re-cycle, or no cycle?

In these chilling autumn days, take the time to truly appreciate the lessons we can all learn from nature. On a recent drive through the park I was humbled at the beauty, the continuity, the insistence of cycling. Nothing grandiose or brazen, just plain and simple; its time. During this Scorpio Lunar Cycle that is upon us, ruled by the mystical powers of Pluto, use our energies to think of ourselves as the proverbial leaf, waiting, entering, or leaving that eventual cycle that goes from bud on a branch, to delectably green shaped vegetation, to boldly Fall color, and finally a decomposed and reusable portion of the earth. As we know Pluto is a planet full of power and mystery, but let’s de-mystify for ourselves. Decide where you are at? Do you need to change to another spot on the branch? Do you need to maybe sit this cycle of growth out for transmutative work, another gift Pluto offers, transmutation that is.

We couldn’t ask for a better set of circumstances, the beginning of a lunar cycle, the ability to question our personal cycle, and the beauty of fall’s foliage to remind us daily of the cycles all around us. My own focus this cycle will be on clearing for what is to come, physically, spiritually, Goddess-ly. I have a feeling big things will be expected of me soon and well, I must be ready when the shining light comes. In order to do that, my *ish needs to be in order. So my intent this cycle is to clear, whether that means fasting, giving things away, or deep replenishing breaths. To all, I must clear.

Below are areas to consider to work towards in this Scorpio lunar cycle which is ultimately ruled by Pluto....

Work in Pluto

Clearing for a new cycle

Forces of destiny

Transmutation

Flower/Herb Essences

Coriander

Orange

Patchouli

Scorpio Lunar Cycle Animal Totem

Beaver-The Dream Builder

Act on my dreams to make them reality

Do not neglect my dental care

Teamwork as a concept

Dreams are easier to build with a team helping

Scorpio Lunar Cycle Messages

North Messages

Be true to my desires

Allow for explosive changes

South Message

Keep an out of the box perspective

East Messages

The young are the way, the truth, and the light

Helping children, helps me

West Messages

Time is right on time

Do everything with ease

The bounty of beauty beseiges us

As we move along into another cycle, this New Lunar cycle in Libra and ruled by sweet Venus is bountiful in every way possible. First off, we are at another beginning, the new moon. We get to set intentions, work on our goal setting and get a DO OVER. So, what better time for DO OVER's than during a period ruled by Venus, a planet known for her sweetness, her pleasure, her sheer joy. So be sure to gently harness this positively forward thinking energy and move forward, whether it be by baby steps or giant leaps.

Another reason to see the beauty in bounty is we are almost at the time of autumn and harvest, a time on the planet that is marked by many festivals, celebrations, and customs that say thank you for the things that have sustained us this far in the year. So, yet again another truly powerful demarcated opportunity to lay it on the line for yourself. What will be reaped; what should stay in the ground for one more lunar cycle; what may need to be focused on by another incarnation of yourself? Decide, delve, and delineate.

My new moon intention is asking myself to look for only things that will help elevate my recognition and upliftment of beauty's bounty in my life. What are the things that make my journey beautiful, from the inside out? Also, what are things that are unrelated to that bounty I am tapping? In essence...take stock of bounty supporters and bouny detractors and rectify anything that is out of balance. It's just that plain and simpe.

During this new moon, take a look at the following domains that may help you develop areas to focus on during this Libran Lunar Cycle.

New Moon Foci

Fasting/Clearing

Divination/Intuition


Grounding/Centering


Radical Severance




Flower/Essences for the Libra Lunar Cyle


Geranium


Lemon


Rosewood






Libra Lunar Cycle Animal Totem-Lady Bug


Success and begin Anew


See things in the correct light


Symbol of metamorphosis and my place on that continuum






Libra Lunar Cycle Messages



North Messages

Love is naked, raw, and pure

Give energy to the unconditionality of love



South Message

Wholeheartedly have beliefs and support them



East Messages

Move forward in moments when I least expect I can

I have a distant archer's precision when I am locked on a goal




West Messages

My strength is a conjuring talisman

Know that strength is a source of happiness

...How does your garden grow???

A garden, a beautiful concept, but one that could not be any more complex and simple all at the same time. This Waning Moon is in Cancer which is ruled by sweet ole Mother Moon. And these two together with the waning focus has brought to me the message of check out my garden. What things do I need to remove from my own spiritual garden, my physical garden, my financial garden, etc? This time also brings to light my personal relationship with the sow/reap cycle that is in my life and in the life of every entity on this planet. On the heels of the coming equinox, it would only make sense to assess and decide what needs sowing and reaping. Keep in mind many of these things may be at different phases of that cycle.

So a tall order, maybe? But with Mother Moon alongside us, a planet that is all about children's welfare (us and others) and connection to cycles (sow/reap relationship), we can surely do some wonderful magic at this brief ending to the Virgo Cycle.

My garden has been blossoming quite beautifully over the summer, I have made many flowers and plants spring up that have not been receiving sunshine in years. Now, what I must stay diligent about is seeing the entire garden, not just specific plants. Yes this is all metaphoric language, but never truer words have I uttered. So my focus for the remainder of this Waning Moon is to see the entire garden and trim, water, weed, breathe, and plant. And if this is all done in peace because even knowing that I have a garden and I can tend to it is nothing but a blessing.

Waning Moon Foci


Removal


Making space in the Garden




As for the Waning Moon I have decided once again to pull based on Past, Present, Future messages that are needed. See them as a continuum all converging at once.


Past, Present, Future Messages



Past Messages-Peace

I must access peace, especialy when stressors are rampant

Allow no one, even me to disconnect me from peace



Present Messages-Infinite Supply

Everyday of my life there is supply

See on the supply



Future Messages-The Arts

My art is an extension of the creative Mother and Father

As I move, do, and create I am being a conduit

Welcome Father Sun and Summertime!!!!

I hope you feel the energy shift that is occurring. We are at the seasons transition. We have left the newness, popping, and crispness of Spring. We are now headed straight towards the Sun and joys, gifts, and blessings that he will bring. The Summer Solstice is upon us, let us briefly concentrate on what it is and what an opportunity it can be for us all.

Technically, the Solstice is the longest day of the year when the time between sunrise and sunset is at its maximum. For those of us in the northern hemisphere this also represents the first day of summer, a time that is appropriate for purification, renewal of the self, a release of sadness, fears and pains from your life. Basically, we are blessed with a moment to renew.

Now, as beautiful a gift as the Solstice is, it will go unmarked, unimportant, and undefined if we let it pass with out taking a moment to stop, think about where we are, what we want and how we can harness this superbly solar energy.

Below are some domains that the SUN rules

Drive away Inner Darkness

Face Issues of Inner Uncertainty

Attraction, Renewal, Success

Use this extra light to bask in the sun, be happy, smile more, and just know that no matter what you may be experiencing at this very moment, the universe is handing you and all of us, a boon in the way of this solstice. DO NOT waste, minimize or squander this opportunity, this one only comes once during the lunar year.

My closing everything!!!!

Ahhhh!!! As we are bringing our first spring lunar cycle to a close, I propose we begin to look at the waning portion of a lunar phase as great saged time. We have put out our intentions, we have seen its growth, now, we must ruminate on what has been hidden. Alright light-bringers, we have to bring it. And mostly to ourselves. As we enter the last phase of the Waning in this Aries Lunar Cycle, let us be thankful and open to all the wisdom we have collected over the past few weeks or millennia, whichever you prefer to tap.

This Waning Phase is in Pisces which is ruled by none other than Neptune, that vast, watery knowledge of all things. I say to us all, seek out that which is hidden. Ask ourselves why we have choosen to hide or avoid certain truths about ourselves, others and the universe. See that which is always there.

Personally for me this waning time is marked with quietness, introspective journeying, and listening. There are many lessons for me in this time of the cycle. I look forward to the epiphanies big and small, learned and re-learned, and obvious and unexpected. I say to all, be the seer of things unseen.

Below are domains ruled by Neptune.

Work in Neptune

Inner Psyche Development

Altered states

Deep Waters



Herbs/Flowers in Neptune

Dandelion Leaves (Psychic Powers)

Lemon Peel (Clarity)

Rosemary (Uplifting)



Waning Moon Messages

These messages manifest on a past, present, and future continuum, but definitely intersect at all turns.

Past Messages

Wisdom=Knowing+Action


Present Messages

Supply only exists when I know it is there
What I have today is what I need for tomorrow


Future Messages

Stillness brings gifts
Jewels are made in silence

Mercury Retrogrades 2009

once i realized it was coming back again, i was like DAMNNNN!!!! gotta give this info out, cause i know i want to be ahead of the curve. forewarned is forearmed.

the planet mercury will go into a retrograde period usually three times a year (but this year, we are so special its four times, that's right four times), when this happens, all forms of communication are off kilter. to say the least. snail mail, email, cell fone, home fone, speaking to others, speaking to yourself, and don't even think of signing a contract or wonder why negotiations are not going well. we can not put life off during the retrogrades, but forewarning will help ya navigate through it.

and to make it more interesting the first retrograde falls as the one lunar year ends and another begins. oh joy! i have learned to get these times by understanding what it means and not becoming frustrated or irate when communication of any kind is, well, just plain WRONG!!!

take a look at the dates below, check out the net for more info, didn't want to overload, just spark a fire of your interest. these are the dates that the retrograde starts and stop and the sun sign it is in.

Mercury turns retrograde January 11th, 2009 8 Aquarius
Mercury turns direct February 1st, 2009 at 21 Capricorn

Mercury turns retrograde May 7th, 2009 at 2 Gemini
Mercury turns direct May 31st, 2009 at 22 Taurus

Mercury turns retrograde September 7th, 2009 at 6 Libra
Mercury turns direct September 29th, 2009 at 21 Virgo

Mercury turns retrograde December 26th, 2009 at 21 Capricorn
Mercury turns direct January 15th, 2010 at 5 Capricorn