The crowing of a Rebirth

Well as we are already into this Scorpio Lunar Cycle, I have been totally compelled to share. Even if I did not want to, the spirit guides have urged that I do so. And we all know when they urge, resistance is a waste of time. So welcome everyone to the time of the scorpion and more importantly, Pluto, a planet I feel is often feared.

Pluto to me represents that rebirth time. That uncomfortable and sometimes painful time when we must depart of the old self and strive forward to that new self. And really, Pluto does it, whether we like it or not. There is a total cleansing/resetting cycle that happens when Pluto takes center stage. To run and hide or even deny is a waste of our energies. Know that the rebirth is coming and ground your self and prepare for it. Even with Pluto's somewhat dark undertones, know that the dimmer environment is also a plus.

So, do we all need this at this moment? Yes! Are we going to be jumping for joy to grow and expand? Maybe not, however knowing that this is where we are currently is worth its weight in gold. Really take stock of what is rebirthing it's self in your life, then quiet your life and midwife the entire experience, whether you be man or woman.

Personally, I am being challenged now in all facets of my life and the beautiful thing is these experiences (although they can prompt me to squirm) are morphing me right into the posture I must assume in order to truly rebirth. There is no choice, if I can read the writing on the wall, all is as it should be now so that soon all will be as it will be.

Scorpio Cycle Herbs and Flowers

Sandalwood

Lotus

Rose


Scorpio Cycle Animal Totem-Spider


I can change good and bad at any moment

Know that I can consume myself with fear and limitations

New alternatives are always an option

Recognize successes I have already fostered

My life is eternally expansive

To try to lead me and all of us towards our work this cycle I have decided to do a Lunar Cycle pull based on the past, the present, and the future, since I have been talking about all of this rebirth stuff. As always, take from this what you need it to be for you and spring board to wherever you are to go.

Scorpio Lunar Cycle Messages

Past Messages

Complete water rituals (big and small) daily

Seek guidance from water when challenged



Present Messages

My transformative source will evolve when I connect to my past

Current messages are clues to the this life



Future Messages

The best for me is yet to come

Brightness is here, even if I can not see it

Patience and letting go of worry will unlock my greatest future

Welcome back to yourself...

Yes it has been sometime, but often things need to be given time off. So, I say to all of you who have been following or looking, the blog is back. This morning I have gifts upon gifts to bestow upon us all. Since it is the beginning of the Lunar Cycle, take these notes and devise your own set of intentions for this lunar cycle and check in on yourself when things get a lil rocky.

This new Lunar Cycle in Virgo is absolutely beautiful. It's the only word I could even think of to describe how amazing this time is right now. Virgo, which can be the time of organization and getting things in order, also represents a time for friendship and is the embodiment of the teenager. This all brazen, all bold, all bewitched period in life is usually marred by hormones, peer pressure and awkwardness, but to recapture that energy, that spirit, that reckless abandonment is a fine gift for those of us physically and spiritually (one hopes) past that phase.

As a teenager let us delve deeper into this phase and that leads us to the fairest of them all, Mercury. Mercury, at one time our biggest supporter and challenger is a time for unabashed honesty. A communication specialist, Mercury will help us to find out things we often do not want to know or remember. But alas, communication is communication and with Mercury it is often all or nothing, with a little tricks thrown in for fun. In this time and space I say to us all dare to think outside of the prescribed version of ourselves. See ourselves as the source sees us, great, amazing, gifted, and endowed. I am learning more and more that I am what I have been working towards. The only thing that needs to change is my perception of myself. Once I have mastered self perception, the rest is just child's play. So to us I bring forth the following messages.

Lunar Cycle Messages

Humbly stay at my knowing space

Accept, trust and know that truth is mines

As I simply be, all I desire will manifest

I am the total Wo/Man




Lunar Cycle Totem-Otter

As always I am finding messages and information from all corners of my existence, so this morning the animal energy that came up was the Otter. I encourage you all to research it for yourselves and find what speaks to you. Below are a few of the gifts that I thought the otter offered.

Make space for others in my life

Share my bounty

Enjoy the state of receiving

Flow with life




Lunar Cycle Herbs and Essences

The following herbs/essences can be used as incense, fresh cut flowers, aromatherapy oils, or a picture of that herb or essence. All I suggest is that you look to this natural being for inspiration and a reminder of those intentions you are setting at the beginning of this lunar cycle.

Clary Sage (Clarity & Wisdom)

Lemongrass (Passion & Uplifting)

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