The Eight of Wands tells us something is ready to move, and fast. Meet this energy with action, says Lindsay Mack …
Month: July 2017
OUR OBONJAN TAKEOVER WILL BLOW YOUR MIND AND FEED YOUR SOUL
Join us on Obonjan island in Croatia for a mind-expanding week of music, magic and healing—PLUS take part in a special celebration of the Leo New Moon Eclipse …
When the people at Obonjan island in Croatia asked if I’d guest curate a week of cosmic workshops for their summer-long music and wellness festival, it was a HELL YES from me. Having heard amazing things about last year’s event, the whole Obonjan ethos is seriously … numinous. Yoga, meditation, and mind-expanding workshops by day … dance parties, ritual, and beachside Moon bathing by night. Thank you.
Even better, I got to pick my date—and knowing that summer 2017 was the backdrop for a super potent pair of eclipses, I chose the week of the August 21 Leo New Moon Eclipse (a rare second Leo New Moon in 2017) to bring the Numi magic. You may have heard even non-astro geeks talking about this eclipse, since it’s set to be the first total eclipse of the Sun visible in America since 1979.
This is crazy powerful energy for breaking free from limiting old beliefs, and planting the seeds of our future intentions. For us as individuals, sure, but with this New Moon Eclipse in a very tight conjunction with the North Node (or karmic destiny point of the zodiac), and with the Sun in a direct trine to game changing Uranus, the stage—or rather, the Universe—is set for nothing short of a REVOLUTION.
We’ll be celebrating with a special New Moon Ceremony featuring the all-star team of mystics and healers coming together for our Obonjan takeover—which we’ve dubbed Moonrise Kingdom. Read on for everything else you need to know …
DATES: Aug 19—23 2017
ACCOMMODATION: Is in luxury bell tents or air-conditioned forest lodges, and is booked per night (so you can stay as long or as little as you like). Rates start at €32.50 per person per night. Click HERE to check availability.
TRANSPORT: Fly into Split and take a transfer to the port of Sibenik. There is a regular ferry service to Obonjan island.
NUMINOUS WORKSHOPS: As well as our Leo New Moon Ceremony on Aug 21, I’ll be hosting two further workshops –
Dharma School (Aug 20)
“Dharma” is the ancient yogic concept of tapping into our life purpose as an act of service. Or rather, discovering the work that we were born to do, and our unique contribution to society. In this talk, we’ll discuss why in 2017 it’s more vital than ever for us to stay true to our authentic life path, how to channel our unique gifts, tools to help us stay the course, and how our yoga and meditation practice can be the gateway to truly doing our dharma. There’ll also be a Q&A with fun interactive exercises to help you discover your dharma.
Story Medicine (Aug 23)
When we come together we create community; and when communities share our stories with each other we weave unity. In every experience we share, there is a valuable lesson for someone—and listening in itself is a gift. It’s when our stories are heard that we become healed. In this simple yet profound exchange we find ourselves uplifted, connected and more inspired by our own lives than ever before. Expect to leave this ritualized open sharing circle feeling seen, valued and inspired to continue on your journey.
Full line-up below …
THE LINE-UP: Check out the incredible roster of Numinous collaborators bringing their magic to Moonrise Kingdom!
Jasmine Hemsley—Sound healing sessions with Sound Sebastian.
Shaman Durek—How to Harness the Power of the Quantumsphere, Traversing the Dark Period on Earth and Nature as Technology.
Lisa Luxx—The Fourth Brain Show, The Internet is Spiritual, Writing Wrongs, and Be Queer Now.
Shanua Cummins—Dream Life Hypnosis Salon, Wishcraft: Hypnosis for Manifestation, and Past Life and Ancestral Clearing.
D.A.X.—Ibiza DJ / producer will also collaborate on shamanic dance sessions (with Shaman Durek).
With yoga from Melissa Exner, fitness from Seb Eubank, and meditation sessions daily.
PLUS!!! Win one of 5 signed copies of Material Girl, Mystical World when you visit Obonjan for Moonrise Kingdom with The Numinous! To enter, simply repost the lead image from this post on Instagram and tag @Obonjan and @The_Numinous, along with the hashtag #moonriseonobonjan. Entries accepted through midnight Friday July 21. *Winners will be asked to provide booking reference to claim prize, and books will be awarded on arrival at Obonjan. Applies to all bookings for accommodation on Obonjan Aug 19—23 2017. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
INDULGE YOUR WILD SIDE WITH DURIAN FRUIT ICE CREAM
Not for the faint of heart, energy-boosting Durian fruit ice cream will ignite your adventurous summer spirit, says Ysanne Spevack.
Durian … it’s the Marmite of the fruit world. Love it or hate it, it’s impossible to simply be un-opinionated about this stinky tropical fruit.
Spiky on the outside, and custardy on the inside, ripe durian fruit contains FIFTY different scent compounds, including smells that are found in garlic, beef, cheese, squid, leeks, and honey. They also contain four scents that are unique to durian—yes, that’s four compounds that occur nowhere else in nature! These compounds give durian its unique smell and taste, and make it stinky enough to be banned in public places throughout Southeast Asia.
Plus, durian is hot—literally. In scientific trials, it’s proven to raise your body temperature by one degree, which is significant. That’s probably the root of the rumor that it’s the sexiest fruit, especially for men. In Asia, it’s also the reason durian is never eaten alone, but always in combination with a cooling food such as a cup of tea, mangosteen, or bananas.
In Southeast Asian folklore, drinking alcohol while eating durian is believed to cause death, so people from the region rarely mix the two. However, according to scientific research carried out in 1969 by the University of Singapore, there’s nothing in durian that could possibly cause death, whatever it’s eaten with. But still, the study found that due to the unique combination of fruit sugars and unsaturated fats, eating durian while drinking alcohol causes internal fermentation that’s unhealthy, and uncomforatble. For this reason, avoid drinking alcohol while eating durian. It’s smart to stick to ice tea for cooling effects and quenching capabilities.
Found at stands throughout Chinatown in NYC, when the fruit are ripe, the spiky hard shell cracks to reveal the custard-colored creamy fruit. The edible part has a very creamy texture due to the insane amount of fat it contains—think custard and ice cream, with a faint hint of honey and garlic. And if you freeze it, you can eat it direct from the freezer. The high fat content makes instant ice cream—so simple, so good!
Malaysian durians are generally sweeter than Thai ones, and have less of the garlic taste, so they’re the best option for entry-level durian consumption. Whatever type of durian you select, it’s best to limit yourself to only 4 or 5 segments max per sitting, as it’s high in natural fruit sugars, unsaturated fats, and calories.
On the good side, it stimulates sexiness, and soothes general digestive flow. It’s high in magnesium, vitamin C, iron, potassium, copper, folic acid, and B-vitamins, so it’s great for an energy boost. It’s also perfect post-workout—when consumed with something cooling too!
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DURIAN FRUIT ICE-CREAM
Since you won’t find fresh durian online, the only way to get it is to take an adventure to Chinatown during durian season—which is right now! Follow your nose, and you’ll find the stand.
The person at the stand will remove the edible part to save you having to deal with the hard shell. Come with a reusable food container if you’d like to save the planet from another single-use plastic disposable box.
Recipe
Ingredients:
1 fresh durian (about 10-12 segments)
1 large ripe banana
Method:
Remove the pits from the durian and peel the banana.
Mash the fruits together in a bowl with a fork.
Transfer to a freezer-proof container.
Freeze overnight.
Eat!
Discover more about Ysanne Spevack and her work HERE.
THE PERFECT SWIMWEAR STYLE FOR YOUR SIGN
Got bikinis on the brain, beach babes? Ruby Warrington has the perfect swimwear style for your sign … Main image: Sam Burriss
Here comes summer! Whether I have actual beach time in my diary or not, something about the month of July always gets me fantasizing about days spent drinking watermelon juice reading a good novel with my toes in the ocean. Which mainly manifests as me trawling the Internet for a new bikini.
This year I will be heading to the beach, but not until next month. From August 19—24, The Numinous will be hosting a cosmic take-over of summer-long island musical and wellness festival Obonjan in Croatia. Come join!
If you’re in the market for a new beachwear situation this summer too, read on to discover the perfect swimwear style for your sign …
*when it comes to fashion, it’s always worth reading for your rising sign too—since this rules how we present ourselves to the world!
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ARIES :: ARIES RISING
Minimalist “no-fills” looks suit your slightly masculine style, and you’ll dig the sporty-yet-glam looks from Melissa Odabash. “Baywatch red” is ALWAYS a good color for Aries babes too.
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TAURUS :: TAURUS RISING
Your sensual sign loves to flaunt what your mama gave you. Hello lady lumps! Think Marilyn Monroe in full 1950s bombshell mode and check out the vintage styles at Modcloth.
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GEMINI :: GEMINI RISING
You’re all about having some fun in the sun, and the current slogan swimsuit trend was MADE for you Gemini! Say “Yes way, rosé”, and head on over to check out the selection at Crowned Queen.
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CANCER :: CANCER RISING
Summer days wafting about in caftans are perfect for comfort-loving Cancer. Is there an easier way to get dressed and still feel like a total Goddess? NYC brand Calypso St. Barth has got you covered (literally).
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LEO :: LEO RISING
Every day requires WARDROBE, right Leo? And that includes beach days. The, new collection from Lisa Marie Fernandez puts the swimming into costume, and will appeal to your inner diva.
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VIRGO :: VIRGO RISING
Form and function are of equal importance to you Virgo, and the less fuss and frou-frous the better! The chic simplicity of preppy label Solid & Striped will appeal to your less-is-more mindset.
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LIBRA :: LIBRA RISING
Your life is your art Libra, and your beach retreat is no exception! As the curator of the zodiac, you’ll adore the collectable prints and chic shapes of Mara Hoffman’s summer 2017 swim collection.
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SCORPIO :: SCORPIO RISING
Sexy and sophisticated … check and check! You want your beach look to be as elegant and mysterious as you, Scorpio, and hot new label Midsommar Swim ticks all the right boxes.
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SAGITTARIUS :: SAGITTARIUS RISING
A woman of the world, your beach look is boho-gypsy-meets-Amazonian-adventurer. You’ll dig the colorful, hand-crafted styles from Turkish-born “world citizen” Ipek Irgit and her label Kiini.
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CAPRICORN :: CAPRICORN RISING
Cap has a rep for being the most “sensible” sign of the zodiac—but this doesn’t have to mean stuffy. Structural styles can form the foundations of a super sexy beach look, as found as Lonely.
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AQUARIUS :: AQUARIUS RISING
“Just individual enough” sums up your approach to beach style—you love to stand out, but also to feel like one of the gang. The simply style and pretty quirks at Cami And Jax got you.
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PISCES :: PISCES RISING
Hello mermaid! Beach life is your absolute FAVE, and of course you wanna dress the part. Get swept away with the modern romance of Irish print designer Carla Johnson’s line, Mona Swims.
This article originally appeared as part of my Style Goddess column over at Horoscope.com!
NUMINOUS WEEKLY HOROSCOPES: JULY 10—16 2017
Get the astro symbol for your sign with our Numinous Weekly Horoscopes, by Sandra Sitron—a.k.a. Strong Eye Astrology …
Cancer :: Cancer Rising
Fields stretching into the distance. Cycles continue. Time goes on. It’s hard to see what’s in the distance. So just keep moving through the cycles. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Trust in the continuation. It’s not precious. There are no wrong answers. This awareness that cycles continue can give you a feeling of spaciousness. There is so much room to make mistakes, learn, play and love.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Leo :: Leo Rising
Riding a ferris wheel. Embracing excitement. Grabbing for joy. Looking for the glimmer of humor in every situation. Understand that there ups and downs and that it helps to keep looking for that higher perspective. Sometimes riding the ferris wheel is scary. At moments it’s thrilling. Accept all of the different facets, and meanwhile, try to have a good time.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Virgo :: Virgo Rising
Building a sand castle and the sea washes it away. The emotions are coming and going. Can you allow all of them? Staying busy will help. Give yourself a task and try to follow through even if the environment keeps changing. Maybe this pressure will allow you to come up with a brilliant new innovation.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Libra :: Libra Rising
A glimmering window at the top of a castle tower. Upgrade the way you have been thinking about things. This is your time to climb very high in your career. Ambition is a very good thing right now. But you may have to look at your beliefs and change some ways that you have been thinking about things. The more flexibility you have, the easier it will be to go higher in your career.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Scorpio :: Scorpio Rising
A blue whale swims in deep waters. Internal peace and steadiness. You have so much power. Have you been separating yourself from your power? Meditate on the ancient power of a massive blue whale. That is what emanates from within you. So strong. So stable. So worthy. Remember your strength.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Sagittarius :: Sagittarius Rising
Zig-zagging neon lights. Surprise yourself into a new pattern, Let something end, let something new begin. Step into the spotlight with a new routine. It can be hard to let go of an old way. It’s possible that right now it doesn’t seem like there is any room for mistakes. So take the leap and force yourself into a new facet of your identity. Be brave.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Capricorn :: Capricorn Rising
Picking blueberries. A sign of richness and pleasure. Find a sense of nurturance in your relationships that feels deep and integral. Emotionally secure. Compassionate. If these ideas seem natural and easy, then all you have to do is appreciate and enjoy them. If receiving nurturance in your relationships still seems foreign then it’s time to make space for the belief that you deserve true acceptance from others.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Aquarius :: Aquarius Rising
Riding horses in a hunt. It’s time for new way of living, new habits and routines. Some changes may seem so sudden, as if galloping horses have completely overtaken you. The hunt is on and you are swept up in the excitement. Making changes all at once. No holding back. Ride with any momentum that you have right now.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Pisces :: Pisces Rising
A telescope pointed at a cloud. Zero in on the thing that has been vaporous, hidden or confusing. What are you in denial about? It has something to do with being completely yourself. Are you appreciated? Are you able to shine in your true creative form? A change may be coming in your public identity that will support you becoming more of your true self. Allow the clouds to part and the sun to shine through.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Aries :: Aries Rising
A baby kangaroo. Growing and learning to leap. But you may still be at a stage where you must receive tender care and nurturance. Who gives you that nurturance? You can give it to yourself. The more that you take care of your inner child, the more easily you will be able to expand.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Taurus :: Taurus Rising
Drifting along in a boat. Waiting for new developments. It’s okay to float and drift. Maybe restoration is in order. Relax and take care of yourself. The more you relax, the more you will be able to think about things in a new way and let go of old patterns. Drift along in a meditative state. Don’t reach for distractions like TV, food, alcohol, drama. Look for true relaxation.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
Gemini :: Gemini Rising
Using a jackhammer. Tension, action, loud noises, extreme measures. But for what? The underlying reason for this chaos is that you learn to love yourself more. So that you truly know your self-worth. Keep digging in. Let the activity be intense, but focus on believing that you are inherently valuable. Your soul wants you to remember that you are enough.
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here or follow her on Instagram.
THE 2017 CAPRICORN FULL MOON WANTS YOU TO TRUST IN YOUR PROGRESS
The 2017 Capricorn Full Moon is an opportunity to set loving boundaries, trust in our security, and celebrate just how far we have come, says Sandra Sitron.
Full Moon :: July 9th 2017 :: 12:08 am ET :: 17 degrees Capricorn
As the earthy 2017 Capricorn Full Moon faces off against the watery, sensitive Cancer Sun, this lunation is a rare opportunity to harness emotional compassion and logical detachment simultaneously. Move back and forth between these two opposites. Each one supports the other …
Systematic Capricorn wants you to know who you are, and set boundaries with integrity. The more that you know yourself, what you need, and what you will allow—the more you can feel safe to open your heart and be vulnerable.
Open-hearted Cancer wants you to soften and glow with love. The more you can trust that love flows to you from family, friends, and lovers, the more you can believe in your own inner strength.
Look up at the Sun and the Moon and see the archetypical Father and Mother. In the ancient understanding of these archetypes, Capricorn is Father—supporting and protecting. Cancer, the Mother, nurtures and loves. Imagine the Moon and the Sun surrounding you with motherly love and fatherly protection.
It will be helpful to feel supported by your luminary parents, because at this Full Moon the planets are arranged in a tense configuration …
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Pluto urges the Moon to step into the fire of transformation and let the past die away. Warrior Mars goads the Sun to get defensive. At the hub of all of this frenetic activity, happy-go-lucky Jupiter acts as coach and referee. He is optimistically convincing all the players to work together to find creative expansion and a new way forward.
Those defense systems have been created for different reasons. Your job now is to be very practical about how they are set up. Clean your weapons. Disassemble them. Put them in storage. Lay down your arms. Notice where your systems of defense are firing. Press the deactivation button.
There may be conflict at the 2017 Capricorn Full Moon. Knowing this, can you set up a post as an observer in your own mind? Can you watch yourself as you reach for a defensive word or attitude? Drop it. Find a different way to react.
Time is your friend in this endeavor. If a strong emotion comes up, take a time out and wait for emotion to subside so that logic can come forward. By giving yourself time to think, you are more likely to react in a way that feels productive.
And remember, despite the challenges, it’s still a time for jubilant celebration! The themes during this Cancer moon cycle have been about opening your heart, learning how to nurture yourself, and taking good care of your inner child.
Take this opportunity to celebrate any progress you’ve made around letting yourself be vulnerable, either in this moon cycle, or in the last year.
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Full Moon conjunct Pluto
Bees swarm the tallest daisy, overtaking it.
Birth. Sex. Death. Rebirth. The cycle continues. Every transition is a chance to let go of what you knew and make space for something new.
Pluto is urging you to let go of control but this is a tricky subject. Sometimes it’s obvious when someone is being controlling. But sometimes controlling behavior is cloaked as “advice.” Often, it can be hard for sensitive people to let other people have their own emotions. The hidden inner dialogue can sound like, “If I can make you feel better, I’ll feel better too.” So without knowing it, a sensitive, loving person can actually be trying to control the people around them by “helping” them feel better. And that takes up a ton of energy!
Every time you consciously let go of control this weekend, you create more space to grow. Even though giving up control may feel uncomfortable, in the long-run it will help you see yourself as an authority. It will help you flourish in integrity. It will help you stand up a little bit straighter, just like the tallest daisy.
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Full Moon opposite Mars
Lava flows from the opening of the volcano.
Eruption. Find a way to expand beyond your boundaries. Move forward with action. Feel the fire of creativity and self-expression. Flow freely, fueled by the force of your own motivation. Take on the challenges that you’ve been circling. Wherever there was hesitancy, there can be forward movement. But don’t forget about care, compassion and open-hearted love. Choose a path of heart-centered action, not a fire-river of destruction.
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Moon and Sun T-square Jupiter
Primary colors.
With the basic building blocks of color you can create any hue imaginable. By sticking with simple basic tools, a limitless myriad of expansion is possible. So if your goal is growth, find good tools and trust them. Gratitude is a tool that works. Asking for help works. Loving yourself works. These are your primary colors. Let them help you expand.
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Use the questions below to dive deeper into the lessons of the 2017 Capricorn Full Moon. For a more accurate reading, calculate your chart for free here and see which house holds 17 degrees Capricorn …
Aries or Full Moon in the 10th house
What new systems would support your productivity in your career, or your life in general?
Taurus or Full Moon in the 9th house
What is your mission statement? Why is this important to you—and to the world?
Gemini or Full Moon in the 8th house
What are you ready to let go of? What could be birthed in its place?
Cancer or Full Moon in the 7th house
Is there room to open your heart up more? How will letting others in help you?
Leo or Full Moon in the 6th house
Are you ready to create a healthy new habit? What impact would this have on your productivity?
Virgo or Full Moon in the 5th house
What area of your life would benefit from more joyfulness? Can you feel it already?
Libra or Full Moon in the 4th house
What does your inner child need today? What can you do to nurture yourself?
Scorpio or Full Moon in the 3rd house
If you let curiosity run wild, where would it lead you?
Sagittarius or Full Moon in the 2nd house
What can you do today that would help you feel more grounded and secure?
Capricorn or Full Moon in the 1st house
Confidence comes from within. Is anything blocking you from feeling fully confident?
Aquarius or Full Moon in the 12th house
Listen for the part of you that is the most hopeful. If this part could talk, what would Hope say to you?
Pisces or Full Moon in the 11th house
How can the input of your community help you solve a problem?
Want more wisdom? Book a reading with Sandra here.
NUMINOUS WEEKLY TAROTSCOPE: JULY 6—12 2017
The Nine of Cups invites us into expansion, says Lindsay Mack—it’s a week to wish upon a star!
DREAMING ABOUT SEX WITH STRAIGHT DUDES … WHEN YOU’RE QUEER AF
She’s queer AF … so what are her dreams about having sex with straight men trying to tell Wolf Medicine Magic? Portraits: Sandra Hong
It was around 2015 that the “man dreams” started. I don’t remember the details or the exact date, but basically for the past two years, and at this point on a weekly basis, I have had dreams about being attracted to, having sex with, seducing, pursuing and being good friends with straight men.
Probably not a big deal—except for the fact that I’m queer AF and haven’t slept with a straight man in years. More importantly, I’m not just a queer feminist. Calling myself a feminist seems like choosing Diet Coke. It’s kiddie stuff. Feminism light. It’s cute but it’s a label that cannot describe my deep, deep yearning to eradicate all traces of the patriarchy and toxic masculinity from this planet. If womyn’s separatist lands were more inclusive I’d sign-up in a minute.
For realz, my feminism is intersectional, queer, gender fluid, anti-racist, anti-apartheid, pro-trans, and realizes that all lives won’t matter until we are all free. This means that the patriarchy and our currently fucked up notions of who “owns” masculinity (hint: what if we are all free to be masculine/men at any time and on any given day?) needs to end.
I have also spent the past several years carefully carving out a life for myself that doesn’t involve *men. I absolutely love female energy, and being around those who are tapped into both female and male energy in a harmonious balance. To me, being in environments dominated by straight men feels like being wrapped in a wet blanket in sub zero temperatures. I become exhausted from having to deflect misogyny, sexual objectification, and struggling to be heard and seen.
The walk to the subway can be a battle against misogyny for most women, trans, and queer folks. So I’ve taken great care to at least make my work and social life free from gender oppression, and it feels amazing. None of my employers or co-workers are men. I don’t have any men as friends.
Occasionally I’ll have a man in one of my yoga classes but for the most part my world is queer and female. To me, my trans/gender fluid friends exude a harmonious energy that is devoid of toxic masculine energy. Meaning I’m never interrupted, talked over, or forced to take up less space.
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In fact, the gender scales of my adult life have tipped so far towards the feminine, I really don’t know what it’s like to be masculine or have exchange with masculine energy anymore. And I used to be totally fine with this—but I’m beginning to see the negative impact of this imbalance on my life.
This is most evident when it comes to asking for what I want from people (and mostly when it comes to my career and work related situations). I’m so used to tapping into a soft and gentle way of being, I am terrified of seeming too aggressive, too entitled to take up a lot of space, or of being too demanding—since I’ve learned to see these as negative traits.
But I’ve realized that what I want so badly for this world is for ALL PEOPLE TO BE SOFT AND GENTLE AND AGGRESSIVE AND DEMANDING WHENEVER THEY WANT. For these qualities not to be deemed “male” or “female.” I mean, right now I can hear a voice in my head saying: “stay in your lane. You must ask gently and with kindness and not too loudly. If you demand things from people and don’t consider how this demand affects them then you are a mean, privileged, entitled MAN. And you don’t want to be like that.” The struggle. Is. Real.
And did I mention that my own philosophy around gender is that it’s fluid AF, and something to be played and experimented with? To clarify, I love masculinity—just not when it’s being projected at me in the name of protecting some dude’s fragile ego.
I don’t hate men. I repeat, I don’t hate men. What I hate is that our society has told us that men have more privileges than women, and that masculinity needs to be protected at all costs (because it is fragile, and women/feminine power will destroy it). And I know not all men are exercising their privilege and exerting a toxic masculinity onto the world. Many men are great people, who want better for the world—but it is a FACT that all men benefit from and can use their privilege at any time. Sometimes it’s handed to them, whether they ask for it or not. Thus, the phrase “male privilege.”
At a young age, men are also taught all the masculine tools they need in order to be men—i.e. be powerful, aggressive, strong, commanding. Take what you want, take up a lot of space, talk as much as you’d like, make people listen to you. Your opinion matters most, you’re smart and clever (even if you aren’t), and women don’t matter as much.
This is changing, thank Goddess, because I see the up and coming generations fucking shit up and challenging all notions of sex and gender. So there is hope, but things are slow to change. Down here in 2017, we’re still in the thick of it.
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My own gender representation is that of masculine sissy fag. I don’t wear dresses or skirts or shave my legs or underarms or any other body hair below my neck. I haven’t worn a pair of heels in who knows how long. On the surface one might think “oh there goes that soft butch.” But five minutes into knowing me you’ll clearly see a swishy, prissy teenage boy. Who wants to be a fabulous girl. Who wants to be a gay teenage boy.
I couldn’t be any farther from “butch.” I can’t even put together IKEA furniture, let alone chop wood, fix a leaky faucet, or start a fire. Or whatever else our society has deemed as “masculine.” I hate contact sports and could care less about watching them.
And yet my subconscious is evidently desperate for me to connect with my masculine side. Or as I like to think of it, my more aggressive, entitled, demanding, space-taking side. Why else am I dreaming about having sex with a dude? At the time of writing this, the dreams are happening at least three times a week.
So I have begun exploring ways to start integrating more masculine energy into my way of being. The first being to notice when I’m avoiding aggressive, demanding behavior—easiest to notice and correct when emailing and texting. Instead of “I’m just emailing to ask about my workshop proposal…” I correct myself and write: “When will my workshop proposal be processed?” To get right to the point. I’ve had a few opportunities to put this into practice in real time, too—and I find it to be so difficult. It just isn’t my natural way of being. But it IS helping me get what I want—and faster!
I’ve also tried to have more compassion and empathy towards straight, overtly masculine men. So, so difficult. I really do feel though, that evolving spiritually and getting where I want to be in life as I ease to the other side of 35, that this is a process I need to go through. I am receiving a very clear message from spirit to start being everything that I don’t like: meaning more aggressive, taking up more space, being demanding. But with compassion. These qualities aren’t always bad. In fact, less labels please; balance is the key.
I believe this is why the feminine IS rising. We. Are. Tired. Of. This. Shit. I’m ready for a gender fluid, queer, anything goes kind of world. It’s not girls to the front, or down with me. It’s folks to the front—and wave your gender representation freak flag high.
*For sake of space and to avoid repetition the use of the term man or men refers to cis-gendered, straight identified men. When referring to women I’m referring to cis-gendered and trans women unless otherwise noted.
WHAT’S YOUR “RICH WITCH” TYPE?
Summer is a super ripe moment for juicy manifestations. In her inaugural Rich Witch monthly column, Lara-Rose Duong teaches you how to discover your Rich Witch type … and get that money mojo moving!
You see an activated woman who lives a prosperous life by her own standards. She’s a magnetic beauty that has her inner frequency tuned to Rich Witch FM.
With total confidence, she calls all that her heart desires into her life while praying with her feet. Her relationship with money honey is one that brings value to both her life and those around her.
She’s a radiant Phoenix who gives into the cycles of life—knowing when to let herself fully die to come back in a new form. She is your cheerleader. She is your supporter.
She’s all these things and more, and she lives deep within the big fire in your soul.
Her mantra: “Love Is Money.”
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Doesn’t sound like you? Don’t fret if life isn’t checking all your Rich Witch boxes … yet. It’s never too late to dive into the abundance party!
For some, luxury may look like partying on a sailboat in the Caribbean, while for others it may look like tending plants in your magnificent backyard. So when discovering your Rich Witch type, first carve out some sacred time for yourself to listen in to what makes your heart feel wealthy.
No matter what kind of Rich Witch you want to embody this summer, you can start activating abundance right now with these simple, potent rituals. The most important element is to remain in a state of magical receiving. Let yourself mix, match, and be eclectic about your process.
Okay, now let’s get that Rich Witch mojo moving!
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:: THE RICH SEA WITCH ::
How to Spot Her:
She lives by the sea in real life or in spirit. She may think of herself as a mermaid. She loves being at the beach and in the sun. She draws on the energy of water to power up her own magick.
How to Call Her In:
- Pour yourself a large glass of water and place it on your altar. With a clear vision of what you want to call in, place your hands around the jar and let yourself really go deep into a daydream state where you live your summer of abundance. Feel everything that is going to happen like it’s happening right now.
- Once you feel completely charged up, say out loud or in your mind with total excitement and authority: I am a Rich Sea Witch. With this water, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With my own energy, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With all of me, I receive my Summer of Abundance. So mote it be.” And then, drink the sacred water that you created.
- Moving forward, every time you interact with water, say out loud or in your mind: “Thank you for this Summer of Abundance.” A great time to do this would be in the bath, in the shower, or when you dive into the sea as part of your daily summer ritual. You will literally bathe yourself in your own magick.
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:: THE RICH URBAN WITCH ::
How to Spot Her:
She rides the subway, the train, and elevators throughout her day. She thrives on city lights and that frenetic buzz in the air.
How to Call Her In:
- Make an on-the-go abundance altar in your wallet. The key is to charge up the offering you place in your wallet with your current intention. If you take a twenty-dollar bill, for example, call in your vision of what your summer of abundance looks and feels like as you hold the bill in your hands so that your energy charges up the money.
- Once you have the bill charged up with your energy, say out loud with intention and focus: I am a Rich Urban Witch. With this money, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With my own energy, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With all of me, I receive my Summer of Abundance. So mote it be.” Don’t actually spend that bill until the spell has been completed and totally manifested.
- Every time you step on an elevator or walk up some stairs, you can say in your mind with total authority and excitement: “I am rising. I am climbing. I am prosperous. I am abundant. I am a Rich Witch.” As you speak those words, know that your life as a whole is elevating with your intentions.
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:: THE RICH GREEN WITCH ::
How to Spot Her:
She communes with nature. She has plants a-plenty in her home. You can often find her in her garden. She always has an herbal remedy suggestion up her sleeve for your ailments.
How to Call Her In:
- Grow a plant either indoors or outdoors. A perfect choice is a Money Tree, placed in the Southeast corner (the wealth corner) of your living room or office. For outdoors, cooking herbs can be particularly potent because you are receiving double magick as you take the energy into your body!
- To activate your plant, first bring your energy and vision in alignment with your idea of an abundant summer. Then begin to repot the plant into a beautiful container.
- Once you have finished repotting the plant, say out loud with excitement and intention: “I am a Rich Green Witch. With this Money Tree, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With my own energy, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With all of me, I receive my Summer of Abundance. So mote it be.”
- Every time you water that plant, you can nourish it with your love and remember that with its growth, your abundance grows.
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:: THE RICH FASHION WITCH ::
How to Spot Her: She expresses herself through her adornments. She creates waves everywhere she goes with her statement pieces. This is not about being on trend. While she may have a keen sense of style, first and foremost she always dresses for herself and her energy.
How to Call Her In:
- If you are a Rich Fashion Witch, you are creating magick every time you dress yourself. For your abundance activation, choose several pieces of jewelry that you know you will be working with this summer. Once you have them in front of you, give yourself space and time to really bring up your energy. See yourself being and doing all that you want to do this summer.
- Once your energy is powered up and ready to burst, hover your hands over your chosen pieces, and say out loud: I am a Rich Fashion Witch. With these talismans, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With my own energy, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With all of me, I receive my Summer of Abundance. So mote it be.”
- When you are not wearing the pieces, leave them on your altar or in a sacred space to honour the good juju that they now carry and to clear them of any negative energy they may have picked up throughout the day. This practice is especially potent on the Full Moon.
- Every time you wear one of those pieces, you are sharing your magnetic energy with the world. Each time you choose to adorn your body with one of them, speak your personal mantra to feed the energy.
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:: THE RICH SEX WITCH ::
How to Spot Her:
She works with her sexual force to bring her intentions into the physical world. She embraces her sensuality. She embraces her body. She embraces her needs. She knows that her sexual energy is deeply potent.
How to Call Her In:
- Choose whatever tools bring sensual pleasure into your world- anything from crystal sex wands to lovers. You may only need to bring yourself to the party. It’s up to you. As you build up the pleasure and the sexual energy in your body, have a clear vision of your summer of abundance. Get lost in the details. There is no rush.
- As you begin to climax, you can scream this out loud or in your mind: I am a Rich Sex Witch. With my sexual force, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With my own energy, I am calling in my Summer of Abundance. With all of me, I receive my Summer of Abundance. So mote it be. **Note: This is potent magick. To protect yourself and make sure that you safely call in exactly what you want and are open to upgrades that you didn’t know you needed, you can add in the line: “This is for my highest good and I welcome loving surprises.”
- You can use whatever spell works for you. The important part is that when you climax, you let the spell shoot through you whole body and out into the Universe through the crown of your head.
- Moving forward, to nourish and honour the work that you have done, allow yourself to move and speak with sensuality. Let yourself glow wherever you go. You might also hold a crystal in your hand during your ritual and then carry it in your bra or elsewhere on your person as a talisman of your spell.
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Let yourself be excited for what is coming and let yourself be surprised by how it will look. Trust that it’s coming for you and celebrate when you experience moments of it, no matter how small, so that the Universe knows to send you more. May your summer be alive, abundant, and prosperous!
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NUMINOUS WEEKLY HOROSCOPES: JULY 3—9 2017
Get this week’s symbol for your sign in our Numinous Weekly Horoscopes from Sandra Sitron, a.k.a. Strong Eye Astrology …
Cancer :: Cancer Rising
The dam breaks and the waters rush forward. Allow the flow of emotions. What a different experience it would be to ride the waves of emotion with a sense of acceptance. Set up post as an observer in your mind. Notice when a rush of feeling comes through. And coach yourself along with kind words of acceptance. When self-acceptance is intact, you can let the rushing waters of your heart pool at the feet of a loved one. Make your emotional experience into an offering. Create intimacy by sharing your feelings with a partner.
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Leo :: Leo Rising
Horses eating grass. Keep it contained. Keep it simple. Don’’t try to take care of anyone else. Just take care of yourself. Be a little bit methodical and plod along through the sweet grass, making sure to eat your fill. Put your head down and ignore the ups and downs of life as it swirls around you. Stay focused on the simple things that help you feel nourished.
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Virgo :: Virgo Rising
A coral reef. Multitudes of fishes swimming in and out. An ecosystem teeming with life and a bright myriad of colors. You are the coral reef. Nurture liveliness. Let yourself feel joyous. Allow a heightened sense of creativity to course through your veins. And share. Share your self-expression with a sense of collaboration and fun. Watch your efforts multiply.
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Libra :: Libra Rising
Staring into an elephant’s trunk. Learn about the behaviors of the maternal pachyderm. The elephant is steady, protective and patient. Can you infuse your day with this kind of energy? Coax out your inner child, and remind her that she is safe and supported. Be patient with yourself to create spaciousness and emotional stability.
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Scorpio :: Scorpio Rising
Geodesic domes. Innovative architecture. Support beams connect in surprising ways, forming a protected space. You can make connections that will offer you the same kind of shelter. You can make social connections that surprise you into a new way of thinking. You can take a class that may invigorate your mindset. Look for new ways to connect the dots.
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Sagittarius :: Sagittarius Rising
Breathing roses. A warm, earthy and fragrant smell. A rose petal essence that wafts through the air, offering relaxation and helping you open your heart. Connect with the Earth’s natural medicine. Put your bare feet on the ground. Linger near a garden. Let the pace of your energy align with the heartbeat of the Earth. All of this to gain a feeling of being grounded and encourage your strong sense of self-worth.
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Capricorn :: Capricorn Rising
The interlocking gears of a clock. You are keeping time. The earth-bound limitations of time offer you a constraint against which you can map your progress. But don’t let your inner-clock become a burden. There is enough time. Comparing your progress to other people’s progress won’t give you more peace. Worrying about whether you are “on time” won’t make life more magical. Choose a different thought. Practice being in the moment. The moment is spacious.
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Aquarius :: Aquarius Rising
Rainbow jet streams left in the wake of flying unicorn hooves. Keep prancing along, but put a little more magic in your step. Where can your imagination take you in a day-dream? Frolic on rainbow hooves through symbolic realms. It’s time to firm up your spiritual foundation. If you need an access point, try meditating. Let mindfulness make your everyday existence more magical.
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Pisces :: Pisces Rising
A gust of wind. A candle is extinguished. Movement. Change. Beginnings and endings bring new ways of thinking about things. Let yourself settle into a new environment. Give yourself time to let your eyes adjust to the light. Make room for the change that is coming, or the change that already came by creating a mindset of flexibility and positivity. What is the most hopeful thought you can have right now? Maintain a feeling of faith.
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Aries :: Aries Rising
Pepper falling from a mill. Grind the pepper mill. There is some work to be done. But the rewards aren’t far off as the pepper falls plentifully on your plate. Pepper your day with moments of surprise. Keep things interesting. Add immense flavor. Don’t get overrun by a work cycle, but do let the work feel interesting and innovative.
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Taurus :: Taurus Rising
An ice igloo. Travel to the ends of the earth. Envision an opposite way of living. Why? Because it will give you perspective that you can bring home with you. And when you do, you can see more clearly how to direct your energy. When you reach the other side of the Earth, in your mind or in your physical travels, immerse yourself in it. Adapt to a foreign environment or a foreign mindset. What you need to do is expand your way of thinking about yourself so that you can harness a philosophy which will serve you in your future endeavors.
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Gemini :: Gemini Rising
A camel walking across a desert. Store up your resources. Conserve your energy. There is a long road ahead and in order to make the journey, you need to be somewhat practical. A part of that practicality is the basic understanding that you need to let your emotions flow, Don’t keep that water stagnant for too long. At the same time recognize your emotional security. You keep taking care of your emotions and you will be able to easily complete the journey.
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