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

Abundance aspiring to be reality

This beautiful spring morning has been gifted to me as I sit mere meters from the lake that drenched and cleansed the city of New Orleans. Even now as I type I have tears in my eyes, mainly because I can feel the fullness of the moon and the blessings she has in store for me. The work is well worth it. It is all I can say, in brief form. This full moon is full of Love (which may explain the welling tears that almost just fell), since Libra (the sign of this full moon) is vivaciously ruled by Venus the Queen of Love, Beauty and Pleasure. So take this time to be open to all things that bring you pleasure. Venus is such a portal for us to re-connect with that wonderfully beautiful portion of our soul that is always there, no matter how much she may be shaded by our day to day existences.

Personally, I am looking to expand my capacity for abundance and the prosperity that follows it. I do possess the medicine to accept abundance, but when things begin to look bleak, I flinch, I will admit it. So now, I challenge myself to be steadfast, rooted, and an internal holder of the abundance that the universe has for me. I know I have the means to achieve this, I must put it out there and watch success unfold.

Full Moons are time that represent a mid point in the cycle. It is your time to take time to reflect on what has occurred and what will be the next moves you make. Below are some full moon domains, but as always explore where you are, what you want and what it will take, as a focus, to achieve that goal.

Work during the Full Moon

Love, Attraction, Passion

Abundance and Prosperity

Blessing of Space

Courage of Heart

Inner Awakenings



Flower/Herbal Essences for Full Moon in Libra

Ylang Ylang

Spearmint

Tulip



Libra Full Moon Messages


North-Earth Element
Force nothing...allow time to unfold


South-Fire Element
Faith in action is trust
Pause for the answers


East-Air Element
Believe your feelings...they are reality
MOVE


West-Water Element
The Earth is me and I am SHE
See the planet as kinfolk

Bounce in my walk and SPRING in my STEP!!!

This initial lunar cycle of spring is such a gift to us all. With her she brings, fire magic, courage to build our dreams, and that base chakra passion energy. But most of all, she has brought me insight. That's right, insight. For it is just now that I have wrapped my pretty little mind around spring, the lunar year and why I am eternally in love with this season. You see, spring is the Waxing Phase of the year. So, yes, many of us have trudged out of winter feeling a little groggy and sluggish, but our universal mother has a gift for us, SPRING!!!! And this here spring, comes with a rush of power.

This power is fostered by none other than Mars as it is the puppeteer behind the sign Aries. This cycle is a time to truly know your power and feel comfortable enough to wield it, mostly on yourself. Think self-direction, think creation (sometimes manifesting as sexual) energy, and of course think warrior. But warrior as never before. Be the protection and service that you seek. Push through all of the muck and dare to dream the most fantastic dream. Then, sit back and calmly watch it unfold. This time, the Aries Lunar Cycle is ours for the taking. All we have to do is want it. Truly want it and know you are worth it.

Below are a few areas that you may want to explore during this Aries Lunar Cycle.

Passion to Achieve Goals

Power to Build Dreams

Breaking Barriers


Flower/Essences for the Aries Lunar Cycle

Patchouli (Passion)

Rose (Transformation)

Tamarind (Love)


Aries Lunar Cycle Messages


North-Earth
Waste not my energy, protection is all around me
I am protected and served


South-Fire
I walk alone comfortably
Use independence as a foundation, not a destination


East-Air
Release all that is not for me
Ask myself "Am I blocking the coming?"


West-Water
The universe knows my desires before I do
Calls have been answered, LISTEN!

Dive into the place of power pinnacle

I welcome the power and possibility of the Piscean lunar cycle. We are on the brink of a great time in the lunar year. For Pisces represent the totality of all of the signs. So think about that. This cycle for us can be a barrage of experiences, moments of great lucidity, and a host of aha times. Yet, there is one catch, isn’t it always though. Since Pisces is ruled by the fare ruler Neptune, this is not child’s play. We will all have to have our evolved game faces on and ready for challenges as they come. Neptune’s energy is that type that will uncover the covered, illuminate the darkened, and suggest all types of spiritual leaps and bounds. As much of an obstacle jump as it may seem, it is a time of great blessings for those willing to go along for the ride. So...take a deep breath....then plunge into this cycle that will be full of so much....for the entire planet.

My Neptunian journey this cycle will focus on a place I have been before, but never with this much understanding, focus, and perspective. As a woman I am ever in search of a peaceful and loving relationship with my body, one that is true, honest, loving and beautiful. So, this cycle my focus is on increasing the psychic power I have in order to deepen that bond with my body. And of course this will fall right in the mist of Women’s Herstory Month, which in and of itself is a series of activities for me that will ultimately help me address my cycle foci. Below are areas in Neptune to work on, or any other portions of yourself that needs to take center stage. Keep in mind we are in New Moon time.

Work in Neptune

Inner Psyche Development

Altered states

Deep Waters



Flower/Herb Essences

Pine

Orange

Rosemary


Pisces Lunar Animal-Owl

Feminine, Moon, & Night Energy

Hear what’s not being said

See the darkness of others souls

Opportune place and time (timing)

True strength is gentle


Pisces Lunar Cycle Messages

North-Earth
Home is shifting itself for the better
Change has come to your domicile



South-Fire
Never question if I know...I DO
I must trust Me



East-Air
The earth is an extension of ME
Take responsibility for my environment (all of them)
Mother Earth needs me



West-Water
Know my walk is protected
Fear not others
My power of protection is extended to those around me

I

Going within to make an appearance

Full Moon lunar eclipse is a perfect time to just dialogue with the inner self. Unlike the solar eclipse, the power of the moon naturally beckons us to make changes to our inner world, our emotions and our self state. Not only can you check in during this lunar cycle, but really check in on yourself over the last half year, year, half decade or decades. Are you really the person you want to be? If not how can you make that a reality? Answers to these and any other thought provoking questions come from taking the time to ask. That is all it takes. That and a willingness to honestly see who you are.

This particular lunar eclipse falls under Leo and its ruler the Sun. That means that the power of light is at the tip of our fingertips, all we must do is access it. Our public personality can use this energy to get a boost or go through a PR spin. Use the Sun as the ruler of illumination to bring all the good things you deserve your way. Now, beware, illumination isn’t to be wielded as our own private mojo, it will light all things that are in its path, make sure you want to be seen.

My own journey with the Sun and illumination revolves around what I need to be illuminated in order to bring about the greatest understanding and use of my feminine powers. So, I am asking to bring light to any darker corners I may be avoiding or simply not seeing. I know, I know...am bracing myself. One thing I know the Universal Mother is always full of mercy for those who are attempting to better themselves and ultimately the universe. So below are only a few areas to think about working in during the Full Moon.

Work during the Full Moon

Love, Attraction, Passion
Abundance and Prosperity
Blessing of Space
Courage of Heart
Inner Awakenings


Flower/Herbal Essences for Full Moon in Leo

Cloves

Tangerine

Rosemary


Full Moon Messages


North-Earth Element
There is divinity within me
I must share what I understand spiritually



South-Fire Element
Patience with myself will lead to great success
I am on a journey, see all of the stops along the way



East-Air Element
Continue to know my end result
Allow nothing and no one to stray me from my path



West-Water Element
Living naturally increases my awareness
Avoid the UN-beautiful

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

So Nice we get it Twice....

Capricorn Lunar Cycle
Planet-Saturn

How interesting this calendar year comes to a close with the same sign, Capricorn. As I looked back over these last 12 lunar cycles, I realized that it was Capricorn that was our initial lunar cycle back in January. We are sooooo special that the universe provided us with a chance to see things in a Saturnian way twice, in this year!! Wow...is all I can say. So yes, we can take this opportunity to traditionally look at this closing of the 2008 calendar or we can choose this as a midpoint, a station break, an assessment point. Capricorn in all of its glory is a Saturn ruled planet, so somewhere at the base of all of this is simply, LESSONS. Yes, as if we need more of those. But, here is a take on that.

We are so astute, so revered, so gifted that our learning curve, spiritually, has jumped up a notch on us. As we flow with the growing new moon, see each detour, each rewrite, each do-over as the infinite love of the universe pouring itself into our lives. Now yes, that might seem all touchy feely, but Capricorn being an earth sign, where is the practicality off all of this? Do the removals, cleansings, breaks, and magic that is necessary to really, truly benefit at our maximum levels. Again, I say, our maximum levels, which undoubtedly will be different than someone else’s.

My focus this cycle will be on transmutation of many things I have inherited, but no longer have to carry. I seek to recognize these traits, understand the etiology of them, but no longer feel obligated to uphold them. As a part of this intention I know that this will break patterns that have been a strong part of my life, up until now. As one who carries serpent energy, transmutation is just a matter of concentration for me.

Below are some likely areas to focus on this cycle with regard to the the gifts Saturn may have for you.

Work in Saturn

Learning by Time

Time dissolves and resolves all things

Transmutation through Generations

Clarity needed to break Patterns




Herb/Flower Essences for this Waning Phase

Eucalyptus

Patchouli

Chamomile



Capricorn Lunar Messages

North-Earth Element
Things are right on time
Do not miss what is here while thinking of time

South-Fire Element
Water will rejuvenate me
Open my mind to the power of water

East-Air Element
My deepest desires are known to the universe and are being granted

West-Water Element
The love I receive is the love I expect to receive
There is no fear in LOVE