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Intuitive Astrology: December Solar Eclipse 2019 ~ December 19, 2019


Editor’s Note: I had written out a great “Editor’s Comment”…and then lost it on this new iPad. Ah well…please read and understand the astrological astrology upshot of this article, understand why the Eclipse energy stream will change your life, and BE…

InJoy!

On December 25-26th we welcome the start of Eclipse Season with a Solar Eclipse in the sign of Capricorn.

Solar Eclipses are like potent New Moons and open an accelerated portal to higher levels of consciousness.

On a Solar Eclipse, a new doorway is opened that helps to push and advance us further on our soul path.

Under the energy of the December Solar Eclipse, we are going to be shown a new path. A new way is going to unfold. This new way may appear subtle at first. Perhaps it will begin as a new thought or a new feeling, and then slowly it will shift into taking a new action.

It’s almost like this Eclipse opens a new stream of energy which we can take and download into our lives.

How we download it is up to us and where we are on our journey, but all of us are going to be changed, all of us are going to be awakened in some way.

The energy surrounding this Solar Eclipse is abundant and expansive.

There are opportunities here to really plant seeds that will turn into the tallest, most luscious trees.

The days following this Solar Eclipse are perfect for setting intentions and thinking about what goals and ambitions we want to take on in the new year.

While we can set intentions at this time, we may also have to be patient and see what this Eclipse brings in.

We may find that this new doorway changes what we desire or makes way for new intentions we wouldn’t have considered earlier.

There is also strong energy around this Eclipse that is calling on us to transcend childhood patterns or unleash our inner child.

We may experience a healing on an inner-child level, or we may discover that we no longer need to hold onto patterns or traumas that we have collected through our upbringing.

Alternatively, we may discover that we need to stop taking everything so seriously, to lighten up, and to bring the energy of child-like play back into our lives.

There is a strong sense around this Eclipse of being able to transcend any family drama or family karma and shift it in a harmonious way.

Because this Eclipse falls around the holidays and many of us will be with family or thinking about family, we can really use this as an opportunity to rise above any unhealthy dynamics or patterns that no longer serve us or bring out the best in us.

We can also use this harmonious Eclipse energy to forgive, heal, set boundaries, and to practice loving kindness and compassion.

Sometimes accepting our family for who they are, flaws and all, can be incredibly healing and can allow us look past how they may not have fulfilled the roles they were supposed to.

Capricorn energy is not the most expressive or emotional. It is practical and likes to keep things logical. However, this energy may come to help us around this time.

Family dynamics can often get emotional and heated very quickly, but how can we look at things from a more practical, black and white mindset? How can we look beyond our emotions and just focus on the facts?

We may find that by doing so, we feel a little more at ease about whatever comes up or whatever family dynamics we are being called to work through.

If any tensions do rise at this time, try to focus on the facts. Try to see things from a logical point of view, rather than getting swept up in emotion.

Of course, this is easier said than done, but if you feel triggered, especially around family, see if you can lean in deeper to release whatever the trigger point is.

Sometimes you need a little time and space to figure this all out, but know the Eclipse energies will be supporting you.

As the vibrations around this time are extremely harmonious, any issues are likely to be ironed out quickly and result in more love and more understanding.

Overall, the December Solar Eclipse carries abundant energies and will open a new doorway into a new stream of consciousness.

Its energy is expansive, protective, and harmonious and will feel like a gift from the Universe.

This is something we have been working hard all year to receive, so be sure to open yourself and welcome in the shifting, awakening energies this Eclipse brings.

2020 promises something different than the years before, and the doorway to this new wave of energy starts under this December Solar Eclipse.

No matter what unfolds on this day, the energies will lift us up and prepare us for the incredible cosmic waves that are set to begin come the new year.

We are all being called to level up, to rise up, and to step into a new power and this Eclipse will be lighting the way.

Your Capricorn Solar Eclipse Ritual is coming soon!

» Source » By Tanaaz

Intuitive Astrology: September Full Moon 2019 ~ September 6, 2019


By Tanaaz

The September 13-14th Full Moon falls in the sign of Pisces and holds the potential to be deeply transformative and illuminating.

This year the September Full Moon is also referred to as the Harvest Moon, as it is the last Full Moon before the Equinox.

As the last Full Moon before the seasons change, this our opportunity to “harvest” all we can before we enter into the new season. It is also a time for us to reap the rewards of all we have achieved since the Solstice back in June.

Take a moment to think back to this point in the year. Who were you then? Who are you now? What have you learned? How have you changed?

Harvest Moons are always cleansing, so if there is something you no longer wish to take with you into the new season, this is the perfect time to release and let it go.

Falling in the watery sign of Pisces, this Full Moon is a sensitive one and may trigger unresolved or unexpressed emotions. We may also feely deeply sensitive and find it hard to not absorb the emotions of the world around us.

While this level of sensitivity can be difficult at times, under this Pisces Full Moon if we allow these feelings to come and go as visitors, rather than trying to control them, we may discover that our emotions, whether they come from us or not, have a message or a lesson for us to appreciate and learn from.

Pisces energy also rules over the feet, so if we find ourselves feeling too emotional or sensitive, grounding exercises such as walking barefoot on the grass or even taking a moment to acknowledge how our feet hold and support us may bring some relief.

The September Full Moon is also closely connected to the Jupiter Neptune Square, which will add to its illumination factor. Around this Full Moon, a new truth may be revealed or we may discover that something we believed to be true may not be what it seemed.

No matter how aware or observant we become, we can never really understand the full picture. Just like we don’t fully understand the way an atom works or our body works, we can’t ever truly understand how life works, and what our purpose is through all of it.

There is so much more to this life than we know, but not knowing is part of the adventure, and the more we surrender to the fact that we don’t know, the more open and curious we can become about the world and our role in it.

When we believe we know it all, we get rigid and stuck, and we stop ourselves from learning and being open to change.

Beliefs change, we change, knowledge changes. What we believe about ourselves today may not be true tomorrow, and being part of this flow and part of this movement will help to bring ease to any new revelations or truths that are brought to light under this Pisces Full Moon.

The symbol for Pisces is two fish swimming in opposite directions. Although they swim their own separate ways, they work as a team and are connected through a spiritual cord. Using their intuitive senses, they can see through each other’s eyes and know what the other is thinking, feeling, and experiencing.

These two fish symbolize the yin and yang of life but also the pursuit of higher levels of consciousness.

One fish swims in a downward direction, reminding us to stay rooted and present in reality but the other swims in an upward direction, reminding us that there is so much more to life and realms beyond this one.

The downward swimming fish is our roots, whereas the upward swimming fish is our higher mind and higher consciousness. While they swim their own way, they are still connected.

We need to root ourselves to the Earth and be present in this physical reality that we live in. But, we also need to remember that this life is temporary, filled with unknowns, and not entirely what it seems.

Under the light of the Pisces Full Moon, take a moment to think about how you can bring balance to these ideas in your life.

Have you been too caught up in the physical that you have forgotten the softer, subtler parts of yourself, your soul, and your life journey? Or have you been too caught up in the spiritual that you have forgotten about your tasks here in this physical world?

We are not our bodies, we are not our minds, we are not our thoughts or the experiences that happen to us. We are so much greater than this, and this is what Pisces energy reminds us of.

It reminds us that we are more than we can see and while living in this 3D world is part of our process, it doesn’t mean we can’t have our feet on the ground and our head in the clouds, pursuing our own spiritual knowledge and reaching higher levels of awareness.

Under this Full Moon, we may also feel called to connect with our intuition and deepen our spiritual practice. If you have wanted to meditate or do some ritual work (ritual coming soon!) this will be the perfect time to do so.

Overall, the September Full Moon is set to bring new truths to the surface or bring old beliefs crashing to the floor.

It may stir emotions or trigger feelings that need to be expressed and released. It may also guide us to venture into higher states of consciousness and to deepen our spiritual gifts.

It is a heavy Full Moon that may also bring closure as we wrap up the events of the season and prepare to enter into a new one.

The best way to navigate through this Full Moon is to be open to new information and to remember that life is a constant journey of learning.

Even when we think we have it all figured out, life comes along and shows us we still have more to go. This is not a shortcoming of our own but rather the process and adventure that life brings.

If we remain humble and open to the lessons on offer, when we do make that final change from this reality to the next, we will be able to do so knowing we lived, we felt, and we loved to the fullest.

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Intuitive Astrology: Venus and Mars Align 2019 ~ August 17, 2019


By Tanaaz

Venus and Mars will align in the sky on August 24, 2019, at 4 degrees of Virgo, shining down creativity and activating soulmate and twin flame contracts.

While they come together on August 24, we are going to feel this energy for about a week on either side of this date.

Venus represents sacred feminine energy. This energy goes beyond gender and lives within all of us and all of nature. It is represented by wavy lines, running water, and the process of flowing. It is that intuitive whisper, that tear trickling down the cheek, that open heart, and the wanderer’s journey. It is a cool breeze, the sound of rain, the Moon, and the dark night sky.

Mars represents sacred masculine energy. This energy also goes beyond gender and lives with all of us and all of nature. It is represented by straight lines, still water, and the process of scheduling and organizing. It is our rational mind, the ability to speak our truth, and the stability and security we need to survive this 3D world. It is the warm Sun, the bright blue sky, and the feeling of accomplishment as we close our eyes at the end of the day.

Feminine and Masculine energy work hand in hand. They are the yin and the yang of life and we need both to feel balanced.

Mars and Venus are always with us, but when they come together, we experience a rebirth of their energies and a new awakening of both the feminine and masculine energies within us.

With this awakening, it is going to help us shift our attitudes towards our sexuality, our relationships, our creativity, and the feminine and masculine principles within.

Venus and Mars meet every two years or so, but the last time they aligned in Virgo was back in November 2015. You can look back to this time to see how your attitudes around these areas have grown and transformed.

Venus and Mars coming together is also going to active soulmate and twin flame contracts. You can read more about my take on twin flames and soulmates here and here, but this is how we may see this activation manifesting-

  • We may encounter a soulmate or twin flame.
  • We may enter into a new romantic relationship.
  • We may experience spiritual awakenings that are inspired or triggered by a romantic partner.
  • We may end relationships that are no longer serving us or that we have outgrown.
  • Someone significant may exit our lives as a signal that it’s time for us to start a new chapter.
  • We may gain insights or confirmation on the soulmates or twin flames in our lives.
  • Soulmate or twin flame wounds may emerge for healing.
  • More soulmates and twin flames will awaken and arrive on Earth.
  • The definition of soulmates and twin flames may also evolve and new insights on these special souls may come forward.

Venus and Mars aligning in the sign of Virgo is also going to activate our creative spark and give us a boost of motivation when it comes to kickstarting or completing any projects.

Venus and Mars aligning at 4 degrees of Virgo is also significant in its own way.

The Sabian Symbol for 4 degrees of Virgo is – “A man dreaming of fairies.” Representing a time to dream, a time of fairytales and fantasy, and a time for us to connect with nature spirits.

Venus and Mars aligning is the ultimate creative force, but together they are also playful, much like the nature spirits that surround us.

Nature spirits oversee the laws of the natural world but they are also known for their fun, lighthearted, and somewhat mischevious energy. They like to hide under leaves and behind trees, and are usually attracted to the laughter of children.

It can be easy to dismiss the notion of Nature spirits, but you can think of them as representing the spirit of nature or the elements.

The next time you are deep in nature and have some quiet time alone, ask the nature spirits to show themselves to you. See for yourself whether or not they exist. Who knows what you may encounter!

Venus and Mars aligning is a time to create, to play, and to merge with the spirit of nature. It is a time to remember that through all the chaos of life, and the heartache it contains, Mother Earth is a beautiful, expansive place with the perfect balance of feminine and masculine energy contained within.

All through nature, we can observe the masculine and feminine principles, the yin and the yang. It is only in our human selves that we have forgotten the importance of this balance.

If you are looking to balance yourself with either feminine or masculine energies here are a few tips:

Bringing in more Venus/feminine energy:

  • Take a yin yoga class
  • Take slow, deep breaths
  • Practice listening to your intuition
  • Spend time near water
  • Charge crystals under the Moon
  • Connect with the phases of the Moon
  • Do some heart-opening exercises
  • Spend time meditating in nature
  • Read, write poetry, or write fantasy stories
  • Eat raw foods and limit animal products
  • Reflect and spend time alone
  • Disregard lists such as these and just do what you feel

Bringing in more Mars/masculine energy:

  • Do strength training, aerobics or another vigorous form of exercise
  • Journal or write letters to get what’s on your mind out on paper
  • Set plans and make goals
  • Do some grounding exercises
  • Charge crystals under the Sun
  • Spend time hiking or being active in nature
  • Assert yourself or put yourself out there
  • Meditate under the Sun (with SPF on of course)
  • Do puzzles or other word games
  • Eat warm, spicy foods
  • Spend time with friends
  • Adopt a “can do” attitude
  • Consult lists such as these

Venus and Mars coming together is a rare treat, and a time of unity. It is like the sperm fertilizing the egg, the two cosmic lovers coming in for that fated first kiss, it is the symbol for the yin and yang of the Universe.

Use this energy to find your balance, your creativity, and your motivation. Use it to remind yourself that you too are a spirit of Nature and connected to the elements around you.

Venus and Mars will next meet in July 2021.

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Intuitive Astrology: Virgo Season 2019 ~ August 126, 2019


By Tanaaz

The Sun moves out of fiery Leo into the earth sign of Virgo on August 23rd, where it will remain until the September 23rd Equinox.

The Sun loves being in Leo and all through Leo season, we have been able to receive the full power of the Sun. The Sun represents the core of who we are. It is our self-esteem, our self-confidence, and what makes us feel the most like ourselves.

Under the Leo Sun, we have all had the opportunity to get to know ourselves better and to feel proud and confident in our skin.

Now the Sun is departing its ruling sign of Leo and moving into the sign of the virgin.

The symbolism behind the virgin has largely been misunderstood. When Virgo was named the sign of the virgin the word had a very different meaning.

Back in ancient times, being a virgin had nothing to do with sexual experience and was more about being whole in oneself. It represented this idea of belonging to yourself and not having to be accountable or in alliance with another.

In Ancient Greek mythology and before patriarchal religions were practiced, there were virgin goddesses liked Virgo, who carried out sacred duties. They didn’t need to partner up with another and they definitely didn’t fit the contemporary definition of the word “virgin”.

So, when we think about the symbol for Virgo being the virgin, we have to remember that is it about feeling whole and complete in yourself. It represents the freedom that comes when you feel confident and grounded in who you are and where you are heading.

After dancing under the Leo Sun, the Virgin knows who she is. She knows what she must do, she knows her strengths, her weaknesses, and her power, and she is sent to deliver them to us as the Sun moves through her.

We don’t need another person to make us whole, we don’t need more things, more money, more stuff, more success, instead we just need to know ourselves, love ourselves, and remember that everything we need already lives inside.

Under the Virgo Sun, ask yourself- What can I do to return to my wholeness? What can I do to feel more complete and whole within myself?

You may also have to ask yourself what things are not supporting your wholeness and see where changes need to be made.

You are whole and perfect just as you are, and the moment you start believing that, your life will start reflecting it too.

The Sun leaves Virgo on the Equinox where it moves into Libra, signaling a turning point in the astrological year and the start of either Spring or Autumn.

As the Sun moves through Virgo, this is our last chance to work with the energies of the Summer/Winter period we are in. We may feel the need to wrap up projects, get our routines in order, or perhaps pay more attention to our health and wellbeing.

As the Equinox approaches, we may also start feeling a need to accomplish more or get more done before the calendar year is through.

If you are looking to start or finish off a project, know that the Virgo Sun will lend its support by giving you the right work ethic and attention to detail to get the job done.

One thing we have to be mindful of under Virgo energy is to not be so hard or critical of ourselves. We need to remember that striving for perfection can sometimes be our own worst enemy and can block us from taking action.

Virgo also rules over the digestive system, so we may have to pay attention to the food we are eating and how our body is responding to it. We may also have to think on about our digestion on an energetic level too.

What emotions or changes are we having a hard time digesting? What do we need to detoxify and release? What do we need to start bringing into our lives in order to gain more “nutrients”?

While we will all be living under the Virgo Sun, each of us will feel the energies differently depending on where we are at in our lives, so stay open to what calls to you during this Season.

During Virgo Season 2019, we also have the fated meeting of Venus and Mars which peaks on August 24th. Venus and Mars aligning is a rare event and will send beams of heightened creativity to Earth.

Venus and Mars are the two cosmic lovers and typically their meeting helps to activate soulmate and twin flame contracts, but as they align this year under Virgo, we also have to remember the symbolism of the virgin.

We are whole within ourselves, and while it is great to have a soulmate or twin flame, it still doesn’t change the importance of finding a sense of independence and completion in oneself.

Virgo Season 2019 also brings Saturn moving direct on September 18th, which will be aiding us in our efforts to get grounded and to work on completing those projects before the year’s end.

So, as we move through Virgo Season 2019, think about returning to wholeness. Think about how you can embody the virgin, this strong, independent, forward-thinker that knows it is powerful, that knows it can do anything.

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Intuitive Astrology: May Full Moon 2019 ~ May 11, 2019


By Tanaaz

May 18th brings the Full Moon in Scorpio. This Full Moon is considered a Seasonal Blue Moon, as it is the fourth Full Moon following the Equinox.

Traditionally, the Scorpio Full Moon is considered one of the most powerful for releasing, cleansing, and transforming your life. This is because Scorpio is the sign that rules over death, rebirth, and spiritual transformation.

Under the light of the Blue Scorpio Full Moon, we are all going to be beckoned to think about where we can peel back the layers to reveal more of our true authentic self.

Rays of blue moonlight are going to pierce our masks, our heavy coats, our burdens, and help us to release and shed them to the ground.

We no longer need to carry them. We no longer need to block ourselves from living up to the truth of who we really are. Take a deep breath and give yourself permission to let it all go.

Make the time to retreat within, to the stillness of your inhale and exhale, where releasing happens. There, allow yourself to peel back the layers. Allow yourself to let it all go. You deserve to let it all go.

All Full Moons are a powerful time of releasing and letting go, but the Scorpio Full Moon is a time where we can get deep with ourselves, and figure out what is holding us back, what is paining us, and what we need to clear in order to live up to our fullest potential.

What does it look like when you are living up to the fullest of your potential? What does it look like when you start living from a space of true authenticity? Who do you become?

These are the questions the Scorpio Full Moon is exploring, and while they may not all be answered in a day, you can start laying the foundation under this energy.

While this energy is asking us to think about our direction and the path we are walking on, we are going to have to get deeper with this.

Scorpio energy is not concerned with what you do, but rather how you do what you do.

Your soul came into this life with a plan, but this plan didn’t contain human ideals or human conditions. Your soul didn’t map out what job it was going to take, what boyfriend it was going to date, your soul is beyond these things.

Your soul came to learn, to experience, to feel, to teach, but most importantly, your soul came for adventure. And it is up to you, to figure out what adventure you wish to take it on. It is up to you to take your soul on the ride of its life.

Your soul knows that no matter the path, the choices, the actions, or the decisions you make, it is only what YOU make of it that matters.

There are no wrong paths in this life. In fact, every experience both good, bad, big, or small is always nudging you back onto your path and back into alignment.

In this world, there are no wrong turns, just choices that you get to make every single day.

Every day you get to make a decision about how you wish to see the world.
Every day you get to decide if you are going to try something new, or go back to the comfort of what you already know.

Neither is better than the other, it is all a choice that you simply get to make.

Life is full of choices, and no matter what you choose, you have to remember that it is all part of the adventure.

There is a heavy energy around this Full Moon that will be drawing us in and asking us to listen to the depths of our heart and soul.

We are going to have to be gentle and patient with ourselves, and allow the magic of the Moon to do its work.

If you simply take a moment to get still, the Moon will guide you to what you need to release, so you can become more of who you really are, free from the shackles of society, of thoughts, and of expectations.

You are more powerful, more beautiful, more successful, more intelligent, more wonderful than you realize. You are more in tune with your soul than you realize. So trust the wisdom, trust the still, quiet voice that emerges when you tune in.

The answers you seek are not outside of you, they are not necessarily big or grand, the answers your heart and soul give to you are the pure and simple truths that often get lost along the way.

The pure and simple truths of who we are, our purpose, our soul plan, greet us in the everyday.

Our life is not really about the big grand moments, it is about the small stuff that happens when we are busy making other plans.

When we focus on the small, the bigger things seem to take care of themselves. So, while you are pondering your path and how to step into the fullness of your being, start with the smaller things.

Start with the everyday things, start with the things you spend the most time doing, and see how that helps to slowly transform your world from the inside out.

In a world that is always focused on the having of more and more, we so easily overlook the magic of the every day. It is up to us to find the truth in this, and to find the miracles and gratitude in the everyday things.

The May Full Moon is a tender, yet powerful one. This is a time for us to explore the alchemy of transformation, this is a time for us to focus not on what we are doing, but how we are doing it and to remember that we are always on the right path.

A channeled message from the Scorpio Full Moon from my heart to yours-

“Our humanness is our key to the path beyond our skin, and from this place we grow, we win, we find the way that it’s always been. There is no time, we are not really advancing, we are just tapped into a loop that is always dancing, and from this loop we have things to learn, experiences to share, and lessons to teach. From this moment in time, our souls did come, to experience something that will help us run into ourselves.”

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