The secret to change

Dawn of a full moon
Not sure you feel it but we in the midst of the Gemini Full Moon and like the duplicitous sign of Gemini there are high and low points for us.  The moon became full yesterday morning EST and now we have heightened power at our disposal. We will see the best results if we formalize our works during this full moon, so incense, a candle, writing materials, guidance cards, crystals, and even herbs are all in order.  The more ritualized your efforts the better.

Power of two
A Gemini Full Moon is quite a treat and coming at this time of the year is just fortuitous, an early holiday gift.  Gemini, the sign that represents new-ness, employment opportunities, and mental health, is ruled by my personal ruling planet Mercury.  Now, hold up. For those of us whose lives were rocked by that last retrograde know that this full moon energy is the other side of the coin.

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Headed for a detour
Mercury gifts us constantly with the ability to journey, communicate, dance through our lives and see trickery ahead, but one of the most precious gifts is change.  This is that amazing time in our lives when we face a choice and we (and only we) can make the decision about doing something differently.  Dearest Mercury opens the way for us to accept, embrace and embark on that CHANGE.  Change is not easy. Change can be uncomfortable. Change is often the unknown.   But mostly, change is the best things that are yet to happen to us.  Say yes, know change is needed and make that change.

 Be-ing change
For me, my task during this Gemini Full Moon has been about and will be about just being.  I stand here in my power, wield it responsibly, and know that my medicine is for me first and foremost.  My change is about knowing all things around me that I adore, admire, and accept are all connected to me.  I challenge myself to erase the lines of separation and know deep down inside that I have access to ALL.

Only change changes
What do you need to change? Are you resisting certain changes? Do you need to review some lessons in order to truly change? Please ask away.  The more open you are to hearing the questions during this period the more potent and magical the outcomes.  Below are steps that can put you on that path, but stray from this, these are just tips, not rule.

Full Moon Goddess - Ishtar

Concept - Boundaries

 

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Give of myself vs. Giving up myself

Stepping back is acceptable

Respecting my boundaries teaches others boundaries

Candle Power

During this Full Moon time it is powerful to burn candles to cement that which you are working towards.  Below is information on the candle color that can be associated with the properties of Mercury, the ruler of Gemini.  Find safe candles, burn them as long and as much as you like.  Fire is creation tool, use it to ignite yourself towards your goals this Full Moon. 

 

Yellow

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Mind Power

Change Manifestation

Mental Clarity

Personal Flexibility

--Andrea

Me and my mind Marching with Mars!

Well, I am sure that you are recognizing the moon is new and energy has dramatically changed; welcome to the Aries Lunar Cycle. This beginning zodiac sign, Aries, is full of the passion, sparks, and warrior-ness, but one fact about Aries that is often missed is that it can represent the head. That's right the brain, the face, the ears and all the other parts of our original proper topper. Having set all of this up, let's now look at what drives Aries, Mars.

Mars, the ruling planet of Aries is about creation and "lion" strength, so yes there will be lots of over the top emotional roller coasters, but I charge all of us to hanker down and ride out the storms that are sure to come, knowing that we have the tools, courage and blessings sitting right alongside us.

Although it has taken me longer to post I believe the first few days of this cycle has taught me that personally set boundaries and knowing how much I have evolved are going to be key points for me this cycle. Whether its what I speak to someone, a reflection I might have, or even the messages that are coming up in my dreams--which have been SUPER vivid this moon already.

My wish for all of us is to let things go to our heads. Don't be afraid to know that we know what we know. Lots of RAH RAH times ahead, yes, but do we need to oscillate like a fan on a hot southern porch in August, NO! Use the beautiful brains, minds, souls and spirits that we all were gifted with in this life. And of course, onward towards evolution.

Below are the areas that can do well during an Aries Lunar Cycle:

Aries Lunar Cycle Foci



Breaking Personal Barriers


New Territory


Fire Medicine





Aries Cycle Animal Totem-Armadillo



Boundaries


Define my space


Take my protection with me everywhere





Flower & Herb Essences



Coriander


Rose Geranium


Basil





New Moon Messages



Open to vulnerability to strengthen


Rid myself of doubt


Free from self created "jails"


Don't hide, deflect negativity