Did you know that the number one cause of human suffering is desire for something other than all that we have in the present moment? Welp, the anecdote to this distress is GRATITUDE, which so happen to be our theme for November 💕✨ When we stop our mind from spinning into the past and future, and instead carefully catalog all the blessings we have right at this very moment, we see that we are already the blooming rose we may be wishing for 🌹
Most beginners to astrology are familiar with their own sun signs and traits, and have awareness that signs of like elements are compatible (Water with Water, Earth with Earth, etc). But what about the relationship between other signs? In her comprehensive book Love Signs: A New Approach to the Human Heart, leading astrological authority Linda Goodman examines the nature of a relationship and it's potential for success by organizing the possible pairings based upon their sun signs position on the Karmic Wheel of Life (pictured above) into what she terms "Sun Sign Patterns". Simply put, Sun Sign Patterns express the number of houses away two signs are from each other.
Hoping you all faired well in the heat of last month’s Astro turbulence. Thankfully, I do see the cosmos easing up slightly this month. The big news is the end of several major planetary retrogrades. I want to take a moment to touch on each one and exactly why these retrogrades have taken place. I always joke and tell clients that retrogrades are almost ALWAYS happening. If it weren’t for them, we’d never “clean out the fridge” life-wise. Inner planetary retrogrades such as Mercury and Mars can be felt much more intensely than, for example, a Pluto or Neptune retrograde. Inner planets closer to Earth tend to feel like things are a bit wonky; however, they generally pass more quickly and have shorter retrograde periods.
Samhain is almost here! It is said that the veil between worlds is the thinnest during Samhain, making it is easier to connect beings on the other side. Do you know your spirit crew yet? Everyone has guides and ancestors on the other side wanting to help and support you on your journey, some may be ancestors you are not even aware of, or other spiritual, cosmic and innerdimensional beings that are waiting to meet you half way!
Scorpio is the 2nd water sign in the Zodiac, building on the emotionally sensitive sign of Cancer. Scorpios have a lot of growth to do in order to access their alchemical powers. They often start off as the Scorpion that can be the outsider and loner, however in this phase they would rather sting themselves than submit to another. The second phase is when they become aware of their power and start to use it to gain wisdom and insight into the meanings behind things. In this phase they become the eagle or hawk that can see behind the motives of others and from there can manipulate and gain significant power in the world. Many Scorpios stay in this phase out of societal conditioning; it is here that they can become economically and socially powerful but...
Brace yourself kids, because October is easily going to be the most intense month in all of 2020. If you've been reading my monthly insights in recent months, you know that I've touched on the intensity this year has to offer. Between the ongoing conjunctions of the wrecking ball crew; Pluto, Saturn, and Jupiter in Capricorn, as well as the ongoing Mars retrograde, it's safe to say it's been an intense last couple of months. This month The Sun in Libra turns up the heat and moves into cardinal squares with all of these planets mentioned above. Astrologically speaking, this is going to create cardinal tea squares. Similar to that of a T-bone car accident, something hits you out of nowhere. This "something" will be the Sun and Mercury in its retrograde motion in Libra. You see, astrology is simply the study of patterns and geometry in the sky that triggers...
Libra is the 2nd air sign in the zodiac building on the mental capabilities of Gemini and enlightening us with the gift of relating well with another. Libra is the only sign that literally rules the physical traits of beauty. Libras are known to posses an air of mystery as they do not shed their emotions onto others and can be quite superficial. Libras are known to be mentally active and outwardly harmonious. Libras have very large and captivating eyes that could look like a sun is setting when they have decided they love you. Libras have very balanced and angelic features. They can be some of the most romantic and flirtatious people at the party right up their with Leo and Gemini! Libras usually care a lot about their appearance and can get caught up in...
The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP) is a common ritual amongst practitioners of magickal systems including Golden Dawn and Thelema. This ritual is a powerful two-part ceremony that grounds the mind and ignites our ethereal vibrations to connect us with our higher selves and with guides such as archangels. This process eliminates "impure magnetism" that clogs up our aura and energy centers, and by ridding ourselves of negative mental, emotional, and spiritual clutter, we allow space for fresh positive energies and realizations to grow and thrive. In doing this we also reinforce our connection to all beings higher than us on an ethereal level such as guides, ancestors and angels...
Overall this New Moon in Virgo is going to be a much needed helping hand from the universe. Virgo is a mutable earth sign and loves to assist in health and purification rituals. Virgo strives for perfection in many ways, always sorting and shifting through life's various challenges. This new Moon is a wonderful time to de-junk your life or lifestyle. Virgo reminds us to get down to business and clean house both literally or metaphorically speaking. To-do lists, doctors' appointments, or organizing your office all fall under Virgo's realm. This New Moon is an excellent time to ask yourself what is physically or emotionally holding you back? What is it about your habits or routines that need to change to feel better?
Mars is the ruling planet of Aries, and when direct in it's home sign, things flow accordingly. When retrograde however, it can mean upsets in the Mars and Aries archetypes- specifically with aggression, sexuality, impulsiveness, and impatience. These are all the "negative" attributes to the Aries archetype, which can also be heightened during Mars retrograde. Take a look at your chart and see what house Mars lands in- you might find trouble in these areas too!
