Monthly Muses by Flavia – February 2020
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New Moon Aquarius by Flavia – 24 January 2020
As the New Moon enters Aquarius a new season begins. It is not business as usual, especially, as the moon squares Uranus in Taurus. This is significant because Uranus, always associated with electric and sudden unapologetic and uncompromising disruptions, is Aquarius own ruler. A square is not an opposition, but rather conflicting dynamics, a challenge or just competing priorities, depending on the specific planets involved. Uranus is in the house of Venus and the new moon is pulling the energy of the house of Uranus. They are both in fixed houses as well. So the positions will be entrenched. Uranus in Taurus therefore talks about how old values and self- worth will compete with the vision of a new future as it is being activated by the New Moon in Aquarius.
The Animals card with the guidance of St. Francis of Assisi is pointing to a new future based on a community of charity, and of like-minded people who are socially conscious and with a common purpose. Our own growth will come from friends and associates. The fixed position is challenged by instability and constant change. We are now interested in groups and organizations that look beyond the self to realize something greater that was previously possible.
Moreover, Aquarius cold and distant qualities will give us a bit of a break from the earthly intensity of the previous weeks and months. The air element that is the character of Aquarius, will bring a cerebral influence in our decision-making process. We will be serious about ideas. Futuristic plans will now dominate our way of thinking, propelling us to a new phase. New priorities will also signify a new set of activities. St. Francis left his own family background to set up a new community based on a progressive set of dynamics, and as such he is the powerful influence of a New Moon that will impact our lives for the next month and beyond.
Flavia
Weekly Wisdom by Mirasol – 21 January 2020
The Star arrives this week as we enter into the new moon in Aquarius. A woman and a man, depicted on the card as white star-beings are connected to each other by their index fingers, this creating a sparkle and the explosive birth of star energy. The white square underneath the star couple is the material image of a clean slate. It exemplifies that which is created at this very moment, everything is clean and void of clutter and obstacles, and reminds us that everything is possible when starting anew.
Are you seeking your community? The Star reminds us of miracles, of the union of souls and of our inner dreams and wishes becoming true. The slate is swept clean and the potential for immense soul growth is here, realised though other people. We are called to expand and widen our sphere, and to spread our sacred knowledge with others. As explained by Flavia here, the Aquarian energy will bring us together by seeking and joining communities, we crave exchange and support on our journey. Remember who you truly are, and you will connect to those who walk along you on the path, not in front or behind, but by your side, as a true soul friend. The Star energy confirms that changing the vibration of your immediate environment is the beginning of your own Age of Aquarius.
Meditation with The Star
Try this meditation with The Star.
Sit down in a quiet space. Take a few deep breaths and relax.
Look at the image of the female and male star-beings and how they connect to each other by their index fingers, forming a newly born star. Observe how the star-beings float in space, they are not connected to earth, instead they exist in infinity as shapes of pure energy. Call them into your personal auric sphere and listen to their guidance. Be comforted by the purple and white and let the coloured rays relax, purify and protect you.
Stay in meditation for 5 to 10 minutes.
After the meditation, journal about the below questions.
Have you found your star family?
Is there a kindred spirit your can confide in?
Additional practice – meeting your star family with Aura Amethyst.
Aura Amethyst is a mesmerising crystal displaying an iridescent lavender colour, the result of heat-infused rare metals to the crystals’ surface. Aura Amethyst generates a full spectrum of rainbow colours which shimmer and radiate magical and mysterious energy. It connects us to the higher spiritual realms, and promotes clairvoyance and true knowing. Aura Amethyst enhances any creative activity and it connects the creative mind with the higher-self. It heals wounds in the higher auric layers, cleanses blocks and protects us with a high vibrational field of peace. Aura Amethyst will cherish your whole being with a gentle and profound energy. It is relaxing and provides the space and time to think as it calms the mind and encourages sacred change through contemplation.
For the healing ceremony, lie down in a comfortable place. Place the Aura Amethyst on your crown chakra. Take a deep breath and relax. Feel how the iridescent violet colour is cleansing your crown chakra. Then sense how the purifying energy of Aura Amethyst is travelling down to your third eye, your throat chakra, your heart, the solar plexus, sacral, root and knee chakras, down to your feet, toes and connecting to the earth. Sense how the gorgeous vibration of Aura Amethyst is awakening your crown chakra and spreading cherished vibes into and around your whole body. Stay in the sacred energy of the Aura Amethyst and feel how your soul is connecting to your whole being, and beyond. Note any messages you receive at this point.
Take a deep breath and say thank you to Aura Amethyst and its’ healing gift. You can repeat this practice anytime you wish to connect to your star family, both in the physical and spiritual realms.
Mirasol
Full Moon in Cancer by Flavia – 10 January 2020
Mercury is making his presence felt. He is the God of rational thinking and the supreme leader of communication. Without him nothing moves, nothing gets exchanged. The card naturally appeared out of Kyle Gray’s oracle deck as his own first act and PR manager – all in one. And with good reason too. Around the 10th of January we are having a full moon and a lunar eclipse in Cancer, 20 degrees. By far the most significant astrological event in 2020. Not least because it is followed by one of the most discussed and anticipated celestial occurrences that has astrologers talking about for decades. It’s the conjunction of Saturn to Pluto, and Sun conjoining Saturn and Pluto, all taking place in Capricorn. So these power players in heavy, ambitious, depressed, earthly Capricorn are undoubtedly colouring our earthly experiences. Capricorn is associated with old age, big authority figures, heritage, old buildings, massive historic structures, physical or otherwise, and things dying in the material sense, in general.
As if this was not enough, a day earlier, the so called liberating and unpredictable Uranus, goes direct in Taurus. A sign concerned with values, worth and materiality in all its’ shapes and forms. A day later Venus moves into Pisces rearranging and dissolving our experiences of love and self-worth just as we thought we knew what was going on.
But in the whole, what will in fact influence us in our particular everyday life is mostly the fact that mischievous, talkative, expressive Mercury jumps in there to reorganise and bring meaning to the others. Mercury is young, fit and beautiful. He moves fast. Remember he has the freedom to go down to Hades and up to the heavens to deliver messages. So the way we think around events on the outside, the way we perceive information and the way we analyse our environment is crucial. It will make all the difference. It’s time for serious thinking and, unfortunately, Mercury will not only communicate sobering decision making, but will also bring us depressive thoughts and anxiety.
While at the moment action God Mars is in Sagittarius – and both Mars and Sagittarius are quite militaristic – our reactions tend towards the scattered and impulsive. Instead, use Mercury’s rationality to stay mindful and progressive. Talk to others. This is not the time to keep things bottled up. With conscious discerning thinking and Mercury’s help, we can move beyond difficult situations, painful endings, lose, unpredictable events and fear dominated reactions. Mercury doesn’t judge and doesn’t waste time with self-pity or incrimination, he flies free opening up channels, bringing healing by transporting goods and ideas, and communicating messages so we can live with more knowledge and wisdom. Trust the universe and trust your Mercurial powers to make the right choices everyday.
Flavia
Snow
Covered in layers of white, the purification of the north goes to the bones. In deep slumber the dreams are near, dwell in the nurture and take care of your well-being during the winter months coldness.
Mirasol
Weekly Wisdom by Mirasol – 6 January 2020
In this first week of 2020 we meet The Hermit from the Modern Witch Tarot. Inspired by Pamela Colman Smith’s stylish artwork from the Rider-Waite Tarot, the witches’ female hermit is depicted gracefully standing with her left hand raised and her right hand either opening or closing her laptop. The hooded robe is a sign of choosing to be alone and to withdraw temporarily from the outer world, to later re-emerge with insights not only for ourselves but also for our community. Around her neck hangs a glowing star which offers guidance.
The Hermit’s gift is that of wisdom through contemplation. When we are alone we receive wisdom from ourselves and also through our connection to the universe. In solitude and silence we hear and understand better through embodied listening. The shining star allows for empowerment in your inner sanctum. You are free to roam with your own thoughts, nobody is present to interfere with your mystic processes, the messages you receive and send could be transcending unknown and/or parallel worlds.
The Hermit encourages you to be still, to explore your inner mind by staying away from temptations and overspending, both materially and energetically. Listen to your spiritual heart and be open to the transformation which occurs in voluntary solitude. The glowing star is a guiding light for the unconscious mind and it is a pathway to a breakthrough.
The full moon eclipse in Cancer on 10 January will enable us to tap into our emotional sources and make us realise how we react to the triggers that upset us. Utilise the energy of the eclipse to temporarily becoming The Hermit. Instead of reacting to the challenges of the external environment focus on conserving your energy. This will help you to connect to the outer world in welcoming the new era with a compassionate mind.
Meditation with The Hermit
Try this meditation with The Hermit.
Sit down in a quiet space. Take a few deep breaths and relax.
Look at the image of the female Hermit and how she is either closing and opening her laptop, choosing which information she is receiving and/or sending out. She is silently contemplating on making a decision for her own best benefit. The hooded robe is a sign that she is conserving her energy and taking a step back to connect to the embodied message she is receiving in silent retreat. Observe the shining star hanging at solar plexus level, it is a reminder to trust in your own strength.
Stay in meditation for 5 to 10 minutes.
After the meditation, journal about the below questions.
What did The Hermit show you?
How can you expand your imagination?
Additional practice – tapping into your unlimited imagination with Charoite
Charoite is an enchanting crystal ranging in colour from bright violet and lavender to deep purple, with a pearly lustre and marbling patterns from inclusions of quartz or manganese. Discovered in the 1940s, it was only revealed to the rest of the world in 1978. The name Charoite is derived from the Chara River in eastern Siberia, Russia and the only place where it is found. In Russian, the word chary means magic or charms. Charoite is monoclinic in structure and it is a complex silicate, containing sodium, potassium, calcium and barium amongst others.
Charoite is a dream stone and illuminator of our soul and it provides access to lessons learned in past lives and heals emotional fears of living in the present, and makes us receive spiritual guidance to accept the future. It connects the crown and heart chakra and unites spiritual energy with physical unconditional love and brings it to Mother Earth. Charoite has the ability to help you to realise your dreams through its’ unwavering unconditional energy of love and acceptance. Charoite gives collective hope since it connects us to the community of peaceful dreamers and enables us to be of service rather than focusing on ego-centred goals. It is a stone for the current age, promoting positive change for Mother Earth. Charoite corresponds to the Violet Ray and can be used in Violet Flame meditations.
For the healing ceremony, lie down in a comfortable place. Place the Charoite on your Bindu or Moon chakra situated at the back of the head, where the bones of the back and the sides meet, the occiput and the parietal. This is the point of emptiness and the source of creation, and the point where divine information can be dropped. It is the point through which all elements manifest. After placing the Charoite on your Bindu, take a deep breath and relax. Sense how the beautiful purple energy is entering your Bindu chakra and awakening it. Then sense how the Charoite vibration is travelling up to your crown chakra, then down to your third eye, the throat chakra, heart, solar plexus, sacral, root and knee chakras, down to your feet, toes and then connecting to Mother Earth. Feel how the vibration of Charoite is awakening your Bindu and how this deep sensation is connecting all chakras and pathways in your whole body. Stay in the sacred energy of Charoite and feel how your soul is connecting to your whole being and to the cosmos. Note any messages you receive at this point.
Take a deep breath and say thank you to Charoite and its’ healing gift.
You can repeat this practice when you wish to awaken your Bindu chakra and experience the bliss of deep imagination.
Mirasol