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Pisces :: Pisces Rising A bumble bee buzzes. Look outside of yourself for answers. You need to move and search every flower. Be consistent. Don’t stay stuck in your hive. Go out and connect with others. Ask questions, listen for the answers, and be very clear in your responses. Make sure your desired message is being delivered.
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Aries :: Aries Rising Your patchwork quilt. Discover the pattern that works for you. Piece by piece, stitch by stitch. Make your day work for you by paying attention to your schedule and habits. Don’t get flustered. Pay attention to the specific pattern you are creating.
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Taurus :: Taurus Rising Making pancakes. You must create something. It can be simple. It can be practical. It just has to come from you. Let creative process take up all of your attention. If you don’t embrace the playfulness of creativity, you might feel like you’re going to explode. Circumvent frustration with an attitude of lightness and joy.
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Gemini :: Gemini Rising A caterpillar creeps along the ground. Move slowly. There’s a review process to attend to. Don’t worry so much about the future. Revisit the past and determine what needs to be wrapped up before your next transformation. The moment of the butterfly is coming.
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Cancer :: Cancer Rising Moving the puzzle pieces into their proper places. Study. Make adjustments. Take time to reorganize and move things around. The energy this week is helping you build a basic mental framework so that you can be more creative in the future. Pay attention to each detail. You’re getting things sorted out.
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Leo :: Leo Rising Hunched forward on a galloping horse. Keep your seat. Stay steady while nothing else is. There is fun and adventure available to you, but the way to approach it is through your own grounded steadiness. The more determined and diligent that you can be, the more you’ll have space to be creative and playful.
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Virgo :: Virgo Rising An elephant lifts up its trunk and makes a loud sound. Now it’s time to take up space. You have something to say. Say it clearly. Don’t hesitate. You must speak from your heart and speak your truth. You get to trust yourself. Be gentle and generous with other people, but put yourself first.
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Libra :: Libra Rising Dancing a waltz. Get in time with the music. There’s no reason to fight against the flow. You need to feel that you’re in alignment. Stop being so hard on yourself and embody gracefulness. Open up to an intuitive new way of thinking.
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Scorpio :: Scorpio Rising Setting the table. Get the group together. Create space to connect with your people. Let it be lovely and enjoyable. Your friends can help you get out of your head so that you can plan for the future. Let yourself be jolted awake with a clear vision of where you want to go. Let your community support you.
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Sagittarius :: Sagittarius Rising Playing golf. You’ve got business to take care of. Try to have a little fun while doing it. Organizing a game or an experience can actually help you move forward in your career. Shaking up your routine with new things may actually help you develop your career goals. Whether or not it’s obvious, you are expanding.
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Capricorn :: Capricorn Rising Flying a kite. Get yourself upon the clouds. Take on a broader perspective. Find words or meaning that inspires you, so that you know exactly what you need to do next. You can actually plan from up here, because when you elevate your mind, you remember what’s important.
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Aquarius :: Aquarius Rising Walking through tall reeds. Look within and take some time alone. Go on a nature walk to appreciate sounds and smells that are otherwise taken for granted. Remember who you are and where you came from. Slow way down. Then notice that you are ready to find a fresh path. When you are finished remembering the past, it will be time to move on.
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Pisces :: Pisces Rising Rose petals. They look and smell delicious. Savor the moment. Allow your senses to be heightened. Touch, taste, hear, and see everything around you. By slowing down and becoming aware of your environment you will enjoy yourself more. Find the beauty that is all around you. It’s a mindset shift.
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Aries :: Aries Rising Taking a bite out of a sandwich. Get what you need. Bite into it. There is no reason to do this halfway. You need to feel like you can live. Like you can take action. This is about moving forward instinctually. You might not be 100% clear that it’s the right decision, but you just have to decide.
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Taurus :: Taurus Rising Looking at the concentric circles in a tree stump. You are connected to everyone around you. You are connected to these people in ways that you might not even be able to fathom. Don’t look for the things that make you feel separate. Look for the things that help you feel connected. We are all more similar than we know. Judging other people less will help you love yourself more.
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Gemini :: Gemini Rising Shimmy up a palm tree to the top. You can climb so easily if you want to. This is a high time for your career. Help yourself get higher up using your strength, but also by having fun. Bring in a sense of lightness. Bring in a sense of possibility and adventure. Don’t stay tethered to the past.
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Cancer :: Cancer Rising A flying squirrel. It’s time to travel and see more. Get a higher perspective. Get inspired. Find meaning in everything. This is a very unique and different kind of adventure that you are on now. Help yourself feel different than you were before so that you find fresh possibilities.
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Leo :: Leo Rising Cotton balls. Put some cottony padding around yourself. You need to buffer so that you have space to heal and rest. Shake off the past, Let it go. Forgive where you need to. It’s time to give yourself heartfelt blessings. Don’t skip over that line— read it again. You need to bless yourself so that you feel healed and can begin fresh in the next phase.
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Virgo :: Virgo Rising Needle and thread. Make the repairs that need to be made in your relationships. You are whole. Feel whole so that you can love wholeheartedly. Nothing to hide. Nothing to be ashamed of. Completely trusting yourself. Let down your barriers so that you can let yourself love and be loved.
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Libra :: Libra Rising The butterfly trying to break free of the cocoon. Rest up. This is time for refinement and alignment. You can’t race forward without paying attention to the details. The details won’t just disappear if you ignore them. So get really settled into a practice of taking better care of yourself. It’s the small steps that matter now.
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Scorpio :: Scorpio Rising A beating heart. Your heart is all you need. Your heart is your center. What motivation will help you love even more fully? What will help you remember that you are creative? You are powerful and you can inspire. Stay steady and don’t second guess yourself now.
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Sagittarius :: Sagittarius Rising Playing tic tac toe. What is fun? What is a game that you enjoyed when you were a child? Why did you enjoy it? Get connected to that old sense of playfulness. Nothing is as serious as it seems and time is your most precious commodity. Take time to simply enjoy yourself. Play games and restore yourself.
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Capricorn :: Capricorn Rising Pulling back the curtains. A new way of thinking about things is being revealed to you. It’s time to open your eyes to fresh possibilities. Change your beliefs and patterns. Accept that the old way of thinking wasn’t working. You are allowed to change. Trust in the process.
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Aquarius :: Aquarius Rising Pounding in nails. You are getting more and more stabilized. You are progressing. Build a strong foundation. Be very practical and take solid steps to strengthen yourself. Slow and steady wins. You need to be consistent and keep working.
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New Moon :: February 15 2017 :: 4:06 pm EST :: 27 degrees Aquarius
This Moon is like an inhale. It says breathe in deep. Hold your breath. And wait ..
Aquarius is the innovator. The awakener. Aquarius helps us break down conventions and traditions so that we can find a better way of being. This energy is erratic and spectacular, like a breath of fresh air and a dazzling surprise. There is a pause that happens in the moment of surprise. A sharp inhale followed by speechlessness.
Eclipse energy is like that pause. At this New Moon Solar Eclipse, the Sun’s constant light is blocked. It’s like the engine cuts out for a moment before it must be restarted. When you restart the engine, you have to wait to let it rev up.
With this Moon conjunct Mercury, the pause brings clarity and you could stumble upon a brilliant idea for a new direction. The clarity might take a couple of days to fully form, but the seed is planted.
It can be very uncomfortable to wait. Use this moment of pause to circle back and remember the issues that came up August 21 2017, at the Leo Solar Eclipse. Ca you see a link to your current situation? Don’t fight it. Allow it. Let yourself be exactly where you are. Two forces are colliding here. The force of change and the force of patience. Let this shift bloom within you without needing it to be more defined than it is.
Use this time to explore your relationship to change. As the Moon locks into an aspect of creative tension with optimistic Jupiter, ask yourself: how would you like to feel instead? If you can get one step ahead of yourself and visualize a new way of life, your chance of catching that lucky high Jupiter vibration is magnified.
And then lean into the unknown. Lean into the darkness. A brilliant seed of an idea might just be there hoping to meet you.
Wait inside the inhale. The exhale is coming …
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New Moon sextile Uranus Bird of paradise flower. Life can take surprising forms. How can you unfold into a more creative and innovative version of yourself? Free yourself from convention and become vibrant. This aspect reminds us that change is supported. Innovative ideas may come barreling through at this time. Your desire for true freedom may be higher. Love yourself for your uniqueness. Commune with a group of like-minded people who can help you feel like your true self. Looking for a new community? Our Moon Club group could be for you!
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New Moon conjunct Mercury Bowling a strike. Clarity is coming. Your priority at this time is to lean toward logic. Make decisions that are objective if possible. See the situation for what it actually is. Cut through to the truth.
There is a lot to learn at this time. Embrace your curiosity. You must continue to develop your mind, breaking down old beliefs and embracing new ones.
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New Moon square Jupiter Chewing gum and blowing a bubble. There is room for expansion here. The key is to not let the bubble break. With erratic energy coming through right now, the tendency is to be impatient. That’s the moment that the bubble pops. If you choose to go this route by making the snap decision, it will probably all work out fine in the end.
But there is another option which involves more patience. See if you can lean into the expansion without blowing it all up. Savor the moment of intensity while you gather more information about the situation. You can always make your decisions later.
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The study questions below are to help you get deeper into what the 2018 Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse means for you. Use them as journal prompts. For the most accurate reading, look to which house holds 27 degrees Aquarius in your chart and use the question for that house.
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Aries or Solar Eclipse in the 11th house How can you reach more people with your message?
Taurus or Solar Eclipse in the 10th house What are your most ambitious career goals? What do you want to be famous for?
Gemini or Solar Eclipse in the 9th house What teachers inspire you? How can you learn even more from their wisdom?
Cancer or Solar Eclipse in the 8th house Who are you ready to “get into bed with”—figuratively and literally?
Leo or Solar Eclipse in the 7th house How can you make more room for partnership? What are you ready to share?
Virgo or Solar Eclipse in the 6th house What healthy habits to you intend to begin? How will this support your mission?
Libra or Solar Eclipse in the 5th house What is your plan for having more fun? What does fun even look like to you?
Scorpio or Solar Eclipse in the 4th house How can you be more vulnerable and open with family and loved ones?
Sagittarius or Solar Eclipse in the 3rd house What are you being called to get curious about?
Capricorn or Solar Eclipse in the 2nd house Which of your talents is bringing the most abundance your way?
Aquarius or Solar Eclipse in the 1st house What lights you up from the inside out?
Pisces or Solar Eclipse in the 12th house How can you build up your energetic reserves?
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Aquarius :: Aquarius Rising A mountain hike. It’s time to climb. Remember— you already know the path. You can put in effort and you can move up. There will be moments this week to pause and be gentle with yourself. And there will be moments to exert yourself. Make a careful assessment and do whichever you are in the mood for. When the moment is right, it can feel good to push yourself. You are ready to leave the past behind, so keep going.
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Pisces or Pisces Rising A pine tree forest. Venture into the forest. Inside, the light is a shimmery, filtered by branches and pine needles. There is sweetness in the air. A pristine inner world awaits. Turn your gaze inward. Create space and time for yourself to be alone. Wonder and discover. Find out how you’re truly feeling. Let your quiet and centered truth rise up gently to the surface. This is a time for sweet retreat.
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Aries :: Aries Rising Pushing the pedals of a bicycle. If you push with no resistance, you’ll be able to speed along. Show up ready to assert yourself. Make sure you have the equipment you need. You’ve been building up your platform and your network, now you have to use your own energy to push the pedals and keep the bike in motion.
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Taurus :: Taurus Rising Hold out your hand. The key to your success at work is in your connections. Help those around you— your clients, colleagues, peers and mentors. By reaching out your hand and helping those who need it, you’ll find that you advance in the perfect way. There’s a brilliant connection between sharing your strength with others and advancing incrementally in your career.
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Gemini :: Gemini Rising A jigsaw puzzle is missing a piece. You are in a holding pattern. The key is that you need to take a different approach. Don’t do the same old thing. Maybe now is the time to backtrack and contemplate why you’re doing what you’re doing. Maybe you need to journal and find out what’s really on your mind. This is the time for mental exploration so that you can decide what is most important and proceed accordingly.
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Cancer :: Cancer Rising A snake uses its tongue to sense its surroundings. This is a time of profound transformation. You need to get grounded. Settle in. Embrace solitude and ritual. Let yourself begin the process of shedding your skin. It’s safe and it’s necessary so that you can feel like you’ve reset an old pattern. This is a powerful transformation and nothing less.
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Leo :: Leo Rising A lion stalks through the jungle. Hold yourself up in your full glory. Trust yourself. In some ways, this is how you will succeed in your relationships right now. You need to feel like you’re being seen and respected for your true majesty. By knowing how dynamic and exceptional you are, you can relax and share with another person. You need to feel confident and secure.
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Virgo :: Virgo Rising Snow falls. Let control fall away. You can’t control how the snow falls. It’s the unique journey of each individual flake. Similarly, let all of the mundane details of life be messy. Eventually it will become clear what you need to prioritize. Just let things be unorganized for a moment. Soon it will be easier to make decisions.
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Libra :: Libra Rising A perfect diamond. Where’s your sparkle? Is it lost? This is your time to reset how you experience joy. You can’t depend on other people for it. Joy must come from within. It must well up in inside of you and overflow. Living a joyous life can become a healthy habit. Begin by reconnecting with your creativity. This is your moment for creative renewal.
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Scorpio :: Scorpio Rising A bucket disappears down a well. You are ready to go deep. Explore the mother wound. Find out where you are ready for rebirth. It’s important to release the emotions that need to be felt. Look deep within and let the feelings rise up. It’s okay to be nostalgic and it’s okay to examine the past. Fresh healing and clarity can be invigorated now.
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Sagittarius :: Sagittarius Rising Holding out a pan to catch to rain. You are ready to accumulate drops of wisdom and knowledge. Collect ideas. Invigorate your curiosity. Make the mental and social connections that need to be made. Have fun with it. It’s okay to splash in puddles and dance in the rain while you learn what you need to learn.
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Capricorn :: Capricorn Rising Living with giants. It’s easy to see the path to greatness. But for now, stay focused on the foundation. Keep low to the ground. What are your resources? What are your basic structures? How do you take care of yourself? Is money flowing in a way that feels comfortable? If not, why? Soon it will be time to grow, but for now keep your inquiry simple and practical.
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It’s time to upgrade your normative notions of Valentine’s Day date nights. Lucy North tells us why why February is the most feminist month … Art: Naro Pinosa
It may still feel cold outside—but Spring is coming! And this precious period of in-between is actually a key time of year to tap into the Divine Feminine through the ancient practice of co-creating with Gaia, the seasons, and nature.
While many of us have sold ourselves to the Monday-Friday lifestyle, the origins of these days actually connect us to Divine Feminine energy. After all, Monday is actually “Moonday” and Friday is dedicated to the Goddess Freyja. The Divine Feminine is both the beginning and the end, and a reminder of our power to break free and make time be whatever we want.
In response to the seven-day week of patriarchal DOING, here are seven reasons to reclaim February as the most powerfully feminist month …
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1// V.Day Actually Celebrates Your Erotic Sovereignty Before it was renamed by the Roman Catholic Church, Valentine’s Day was originally known as “Freyja’s Day.” Freyja was the Pagan Goddess not of romantic, but of erotic love, and on February 14th women would hand out cards to as many men as they desired.
Transcending the gender stereotypes of today, women were seen not only the gateway to new life, they were considered at one with the desire, love, and sexual energy that runs through nature. Reclaiming this celebration of women as desire itself (rather than objects), realigns us with our ability to create anything we want.
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2// 28 Days Means Lunar Power Before being scrapped by the Church, the year adhered to the Goddess calendar—meaning there were 13 months and not 12, which reflected the 28 day cycle of both the Moon and womb.
Being only 28 days long, February is the only month of the year that still respects the Goddess calendar, and honors how the seasons and year really flow. This month, treat your womb like a second heart (whether or not you have a literal or metaphorical space there). Listen … what does it want to birth?
3// Imbolc Challenges the Madonna-Whore Complex The pagan calendar marks February 1st as Imbolc—an important step towards March’s Spring Equinox. This is the time to release some of our 9-to-5 programming in favor of a kind of “land feminism” that lets us co-create with the upcoming Equinox’s tantric energy.
The Celtic Triple Goddess Brigid, synonymous with this day, is the Queen of the Underworld, the Mother of all beings, and the Mistress of the Elements. Whether it’s the sacred prostitute, the Divine Mother or the snake in the garden of Eden, the Divine Feminine holds and honors it all. Think of February as a time to break free from the pain of having to be “one type of woman”—and to exchange archetypal constraints for a wildish knowing.
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4// Pisces Season Wants You to Wombifest As the Sun enters the final zodiac sign of Pisces on February 19th, right before the birth of the new astrological year, it’s time to create a nourishing, protective womb that will enable you to tap into the oceanic source of all life.
This means retreating from the “busy-ness” of everyday life, and setting some boundaries to re-connect with your soul. Just like a mother that needs to retreat for the last month of pregnancy, create a safe space for you as Divine Mother to meditate, breathe, make love, self pleasure, journal, paint, sing, do yoga, and eat well. Rest in the womb and let your Divine Child emerge!
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5// Saturn in Capricorn Spells Sacred Union Time 2018’s sees the Goddess month of February with Saturn in the sign of Capricorn, spelling out the start of something huge for the Divine Feminine. Capricorn is technically a “yin,” or feminine sign, but it’s also cardinal, with a mountain-building, masculine energy that asks us to blend action and intuitive knowing.
The Divine Masculine can only come THROUGH the Divine Feminine. It will only come through an open heart and the womb of collective feeling—and, yes, as with any birth, through pain. Women and those who embrace the Divine Feminine have been socially okay’ed to feel more of this, so we must lead the way. This integration asks us to do what we love by taking action, and watch the fear fly away.
6// The Aquarius New Moon Catapults Us Into Fairy Territory When people are told they’re “away with the fairies,” it’s almost a derogatory comment. We say it’s time to celebrate our visits with the fairy realm!
With a New Moon in Aquarius on February 15th, it’s time for the Divine Feminine to swoop high, dream big—and to astro travel our dreams into the 3rd dimension. This New Moon also ends the longest complete lunar month of 2018 (the last New Moon was on January 16th, giving us 29 days, 18 hours, and 48 minutes). Mama Moon is giving you extra time to push on through, with a clear focus on new beginnings.
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7// Mama’s Wide Open During Eclipse Season With January 31st’s Super-Blue-Blood Lunar Eclipse bonanza, and the upcoming Solar Eclipse on February 15th, the first two weeks of Feb see us in the middle of two incredibly catalytic aspects. It’s like the universe has its legs wide open in breach position providing a gateway though which we can birth projects, artistic endeavors, networks, and relationships that reflect our divine purpose.
Goddesses: F is for February, F is for Fertility, F is for the future. Reclaiming feminist February means pretty much get it on with the universe!
Lucy North is a writer, healer, and artist. She will be running a Goddess Healing Circle in honor of Freyja this Tuesday, February 13th, at The Alchemist’s Kitchen in New York. ClickHERE to reserve your spot. She will also be holding an “I’m Every Woman” Goddess Circle at RA MA New York on Sunday, 25th February. Find out more and reserve your space HERE.
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Aquarius :: Aquarius Rising Going down a waterslide. Build up momentum. There’s a force propelling you along. Hold your head up high as you slide through changes and adjustments. You need to be able to recognize your own value. As you pick up speed, make sure to receive recognition for your achievements. Land with a splash.
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Pisces :: Pisces Rising A songbird sings. The bird is so small it could fit in your hand, but the song echoes. It cuts through the forest. It makes an impact. By connecting to your inner song, you’ll know exactly where to go and what to say. You must connect to your true self, then sing your truth. Break out of old patterns of trying to blend in.
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Aries :: Aries Rising A monster truck crushes the course. Wheels are turning. Don’t deny that you are a force. Old systems must be destroyed. You are ready for a revolution. You might find out that your plans for the future have to be revised. Or maybe it’s your community that must be revamped. Destroy the old systems that are no longer working, but don’t break down your ego in the process.
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Taurus :: Taurus Rising Sunlight cuts through clouds. Enlightenment streams through. The lesson is teaching you that it’s okay to stop shouldering too much responsibility. You can’t possibly take care of everything. Instead, focus in on what’s important so that you do less to achieve more. Overall, this process of discernment may feel like an aha-moment. Simplification is your friend.
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Gemini :: Gemini Rising A raven flies high and then lands. This is an exciting moment because you can finally get some answers. Wisdom is shared. Your curiosity is piqued. Open up to new inspiration, even if it comes from unassuming sources. Could you use a little bit more perspective? This is your chance to get the bird’s eye view. Your friends may be key to helping you see the whole picture.
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Cancer :: Cancer Rising A feather falls. Where can you access more lightness? Humor and laughter can help you process your emotions. It’s time to let go. Let anything you no longer need to be holding onto drift away. You can’t carry this weight forever. Make it light.
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Leo :: Leo Rising A team of horses pulls a carriage. Working together. You have to understand how to cooperate. This is the gold that needs to be retrieved. The more people in the group, the more complicated it gets. Pay close attention to your ego, Honor yourself and what you need, but at the same time prioritize diplomacy and team work. It’s a subtle balance.
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Virgo :: Virgo Rising A detailed black and white etching. Work your way into the details. This is a time for moderate thinking and practicality. You can apply yourself right now and get things organized. Pay attention to your health, organization, systems and workflows. Make it artful.
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Libra :: Libra Rising Looking out the window. Where’s the fun? The playfulness? The party? Go out and find it. At the moment, you can be overly caught up in the plan. Get out of work mode and activate fun mode. That’s how you’ll succeed.
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Scorpio :: Scorpio Rising A puff mushroom ripening in a dark corner of the forest. Soothe your emotions with some alone time and reflection. Internal seeking will help you feel creative and seek out new realms of in which to focus your energy. This is the time of going inward before you go out into the world and make it public.
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Sagittarius :: Sagittarius Rising Teeth. All kinds of teeth; little ones, big ones, crooked ones, dentures. Teeth can symbolize verbalization or expression. How’s that going for you? Do you feel like you’re saying what you actually want to say? It might be time for a review, so that you can be in the highest integrity with your words. It’s important that you’re able to express yourself accurately.
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Capricorn :: Capricorn Rising Hot air balloons. This can be a time of elevation. But it’s also a moment of review. Tend to your money systems so that you feel secure and abundant. Earthly security will help you feel like you can rise up to the tasks ahead. The hot air balloon starts on the ground before it begins to ascend.
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Your Numinous Tarotscopes February 2018 are here, cast by Melinda Lee Holm using the Starchild Tarot …
AQUARIUS // AQUARIUS RISING Six of Swords Happy solar return, Aquarius! Following the great cosmic integration of January, the cards have a wonderful gift in store for you this month – the power of acute discernment. The sixes always indicate a shift, usually subtle or even invisible as seen from the outside, but profound and world-changing as experienced from the inside. You will not only be able to see clearly what your options are this month, but also to make decisions based on this information. Sixes correspond to sephiroth of Beauty on the Tree of Life, leading me to always consider – what is the true beauty of this suit? And the beauty of Swords, of Air, is that it allows us to consciously choose our path.
Take a moment to survey your surroundings this month in every situation. Get a good lay of the land. Draw on the wisdom you received in January. Were there any nuggets that were especially surprising? Challenging? Freeing? Did you discover something new about who you are and what your place is in this world? The Universe leaves us a trail of breadcrumbs as we feel our way along our life’s path. This month is one of those wonderful times when you come up over a crest and can trace the trail forks all the way down the hill. Which path will you take? Will you be alone or in a group? Will you be the leader or is there an elder guiding the way? What will you take with you and what will you leave behind? Most importantly, how can you make the most of this journey?
Your stone for February: Fluorite
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PISCES // PISCES RISING Eight of Wands Well, Pisces, you have definitely come out of the energetic cave you resided in for January and are ready to create some structure! Now, being in the suit of Wands, this will be an evolving structure, a structure that moves and adapts with you and your environment. Wands represent Fire and Fire is a living, breathing entity after all. Think process docs and working methodolgies – structures that guide creation and allow it to unfold more effortlessly as oppossed to containing or limiting it. I know, I know, structure is not really your cup of tea. You prefer to go with the flow. But what if you had the ability to expand and strengthen your flow by using your instincts to guide and shape the canal? This month, you do!
Take time over the next 4 weeks to look at ways you can use restrictions and limitations to allow your beautiful creative spirit to flourish. Test out different methods, ask friends and colleagues what works for them, and keep track of the results of your experiments. Do you feel open? Are you more productive? Do you come up against feelings of rebelliousness or constriction? You are intuitive and compassionate by nature, Pisces, and these qualities will help you in this quest to find a structure that works well for your style. Be patient with yourself, be ready to stumble and even fall. This is incredibly important work that will help to kick your manifestation and productivity into high gear.
Your stone for February: Citrine
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ARIES // ARIES RISING Page of Wands February has you playing with Fire in the best of ways, dear Aries, as the Page of Wands steps in to twirl you around the cosmic dance floor this month. When the Pages arrive in our lives, they come to reconnect us to our inner child to rediscover the power of their element as if for the first time. We forget what we know (or thought we knew) and feel our way through, discovering how the elemental power connects to who we are now at this moment in time. With the Page of Wands, this is a major reawakening and reinvigoration of the creative and intuitive power of Fire. The Pages may be the novices of the Court, but they supply us with immense opportunities for growth and refinement.
And with this novice energy coming in your native Fire element, this could very well be a chance to grow in ways that alter the very core of identity. How you create, what you create, for what purpose and based on what innate knowing are all up for reassessment this month. You could find yourself tapping into new esoteric practices for opening intuition or getting familiar with a new artistic medium. Identify strongly as a musician but always dreamed of painting? Always made a living working for someone else but had a hunch you’d be better off on your own? Ready to get serious about that weird thing you’ve always had where you know what your friends are about to say and see how far you can develop the gift? Now’s the time, Aries!
Your stone for February: Labradorite
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TAURUS // TAURUS RISING Ten of Crystals Lucky you, Taurus! It looks like whatever collaboration you got into last month has really paid off in one way or another. The Ten of Crystals indicates you are about to have a February full of abundance, one of those months when things just seem to line up. When we speak of abundance in the metaphysical realm, of course, we are talking about the full spectrum – emotional, physical, and spiritual abundance. This is a profound feeling of “fullness” and, being in the realm of Earth, it should feel very comfortable to you indeed. Tens are the pinnacle of the numbered cards. In the tens, we reach the greatest development of the suit. But with that development comes a little nagging sensation in the back of our consciousness that it is time to look ahead to starting the journey again. The ten demands a return to the Ace.
So drink this in, dear Taurus. Your love of comfort will be indulged this month and you can feel free to lay back into it with no guilt – just make sure that you keep one eye focused on how you will use this newly unlocked level of your life as the new ground floor of the next phase of your mastery of Crystals. This is the suit most closely associated with the stuff of our daily lives, the currency we need to engage with to live in this material world. Stay cozy, but stay open to the approaching new lessons of the Ace of Crystals that the appearance of the Ten promises.
Your stone for February: Aventurine
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GEMINI // GEMINI RISING Eight of Swords There are three eights in the mix this month, Gemini, but only one that lands in the sign’s native element. Congratulations, my Mutable Air babes, that’s you! The Eight of Swords is here to allow you to ruminate your way into a new mental framework of life. After the work you did last month to even out any imbalances in your day to day, this month is shaping up to be a welcome rest in the realm you are most comfortable in. It is time for some restructuring in your handling of Air. Structure in Air is a tricky concept. It can be difficult to even notice that it exists, but we all have subtle (and not so subtle) armatures built up that dictate the reaches of our thinking. February will illuminate these armatures and present an opportunity to re-shape them.
The most effective way to enact change in the structure of Air is to simply notice its workings. Let your mind wander, let the thoughts roll through, say what’s on your mind, and be sure to take note! Mental note is fine (this is a Swords month after all). The simple act of noticing your current thought and communicaton patterns is a huge step in making changes that can help to make the element of Air work for you instead of getting swept around by it. You don’t have to make any judgment calls on the patterns you see. Seeing patterns that have been invisible until now will provide all the clarification you need on how to best move forward. Sit back, watch your words and thoughts float by, and see the new structure taking form.
Your stone for February: Aquamarine
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CANCER // CANCER RISING Four of Cups Sweet Cancer, your super power becomes your solace this month as you enter a period of stability in the emotional realm. As the cardinal Water sign, your innate comfort in the watery places is high, but sometimes it can seem as though you are being swept away by emotions instead of floating peacefully on their waves. February brings a welcome visit from the Four, the first chance at a solid three-dimensional shape in the numerological world, the comfy place to rest where you can kick up your feet without fear of falling over. This Four of Cups moment is especially sweet for you, Cancer, because it is reassuringly familiar. These moments of emotional comfort have visited you throughout your life and been your guiding light when the seas have been rough.
These periods of stability are a great time to take stock of what is going on in your emotional world to see if there is anything that requires adjusting, toning down, or amping up. We see more clearly when we’re on solid ground. We can make more grounded observations and decisions. You will be able to be less, well, emotional about your emotions, which is a particularly great gift given the pressure of romance this month brings. Romance gets the lion’s share of attention among emotional states, but you know better than most that the full spectrum is really where it’s at. Stick to your guns and avoid the hype. You can trust your heart’s ability to find True North.
Your stone for February: Rhodochrosite
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LEO // LEO RISING Queen of Crystals Oooo, Leo! This is some exciting stuff right here. Queen of Crystals to follow Transformation last month? I envy you. And I hope you really dug deep to clear out all the dusty nooks and crannies and shook out all the rugs, because the more clearing you did last month, the more space you’ll have to grow your personal vision this month. That’s what the Queen of Crystals is here to help with – building your creation, the thing you’ve been nurturing and molding and privately willing to come to life. It might be that screenplay you’ve been working on for years, the home renovations you never quite get around to completing, the business you’ve been dreaming of starting. Whatever you see as your “baby” is The Thing.
This month, it is imperative that you carve out time to devote to The Thing. The Queen works alone, so you won’t have to deal with anyone else’s whims or schedules. Steal 10 minutes when you get up in the morning, take lunch alone, forego happy hour and use that time and energy to build something that is truly and uniquely yours. If this sounds exhausting, then you need to take a closer look at what The Thing is. When you find what is in true perfect alignment, what lights your heart on fire and will be a part of the better tomorrow you envision for yourself, the prospect of devoting so much time to it will not be daunting, it will be exhilerating.
Your stone for February: Carnelian
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VIRGO // VIRGO RISING Oppression Well, Virgo, there is no sense in sugar-coating it – February will likely prove to be a challenging month for you. This is one of the “scariest” cards in the deck and it does earn its reputation in some respects. Oppression is no picnic. It indicates that we are being held down and back by forces that seek to limit our progress and our evolution, to dim our light and steal our hope. However, when this card appears it is actually a spark of promise. So often we move through life completely unaware of what is holding us back. This month, my dear Virgo, you will have the opportunity to stare it square in the face and take back your power from its grasp.
What is it that is oppressing you? Where is it coming from? What ideas about who you are and what you can be have you internalized that are limiting your development? It’s easy to spot things outside ourselves that seem to be standing in our way, it’s more difficult and much more effective to seek out the internal drains on our confidence and drive. What stories do you tell yourself about what you are and are not capable of? deserving of? entitled to? You have the power to release yourself from these boxes you’ve been living in. You have the power to clear your temple of all that would seek to destroy it. This is your story. All words are magic and you’re writing the narrative.
Your stone for February: Nuumite
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LIBRA // LIBRA RISING Seven of Crystals There is a restlessness about the Sevens, a somewhat impatient asking of “what next?” after the accomplishment of the Six. You’ve done the work, Libra, so don’t stress. This month, the Seven of Crystals is here to soothe your worries and reassure you that what you are building is in fact growing and taking form. If you are having trouble identifying just what it is that you have begun building, take a look back at what insights you received with the Two of Swords last month. Did any decisions come to light? We create things every day in our lives, sometimes without even knowing what we’re up to. Your dedication to being a good partner can sometimes obscure your view of how powerful you are on your own.
So, what IS next, Libra? Where will you go from here? What new seeds do you want to plant? If you’re feeling impatient waiting for the last round to grow and bear fruit, why not plant another garden while you wait? Or, if you are eyeing what will soon come to fruition with trepidation, afraid you lack the talent, skill, or determination to follow through on what you’ve started, then take this month to rest, study up, and refine. Everything comes and goes in phases, Libra. The Moon shows us her phases clearly in the sky, waxing and waning as she calls to us to be patient with ourselves and our animal bodies. It’s happening. Let go and live your life.
Your stone for February: Green Calcite
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SCORPIO // SCORPIO RISING Knight of Crystals It’s time to step up your work game, Scorpio! The Knight of Crystals, teen dream of the element of Earth, is here to give you the will and the drive to do just that. The suit of Crystals rules over the material world, the stuff that we live off of and on and from. Whether it be finance, home, career, or simply our day to day routines, this suit grounds us and makes it possible for us to live in these human bodies on this planet. It can seem like mundane, not-at-all-magical stuff, but our relationship with Earth has everything to do with the magic and mystery you hold so dear. Conjuring is the art of making the immaterial appear and exist in this three-dimensional world. The Knight of Crystals has the energy to help you push the boundaries of what you believe you can conjure.
The Knights are the Fire of their element. How can you embody the Fire of Earth, the imperative for form and function that these elements hold? What project or process in your material world requires your protection? This is not simply about getting more done, it is about improving the quality of the work, refining the method to make it more productive, seeing where that work energy can be best spent for the greatest rewards. Knights are prepared to put themselves at risk for what they serve. What will you risk yourself for? What great work will earn your youthful and heroic devotion?
Your stone for February: Black Onyx
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SAGITTARIUS // SAGITTARIUS RISING Eight of Crystals How does that song go? Work work work work work? That’s you this month, Sagittarius! But don’t despair, you’ll love every minute of it. Or most, anyway. You had a wonderful dose of emotional cleansing last month, so you should be good and ready to put your nose to the grindstone. Be on the lookout for major insights into how to make your workflow more efficient and productive that leave you wondering how you could have possibly not seen it before. This newly streamlined methodology will allow you to reconnect to what you love about the work you do, why you began doing it in the first place. When I say “work” I am not necessarily talking about your job or work you do for money. Some people’s purpose is connected to how they make money, but these things may or may not be aligned for you. The Tarot is concerned with what is considered your Life’s Work.
February is all about getting your hands in the dirt. Release any tendency to procrastinate and any resentment about what type or how much work you have on your plate. Once you get started, the work will flow easily. When we are presented with energy of the suit of Crystals, we have great opportunities to make adjustments to the structure of our every day lives. This suit connects us deeply to the power of the Earth and our true nature as its animals. You’ll be surprised by what forms emerge when you dig in and start actively forming the clay of your life.
Your stone for February: Ruby
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CAPRICORN // CAPRICORN RISING High Priestess Wow, Capricorn, you are on a roll with the deep, mystical vibes! Last month The Moon got you in touch with the deepest corners of your psyche. This month, the High Priestess arrives to empower you to step into your ancient Divine power and clean house in your temple. This energy should appeal greatly to your Earthy, independent nature. The High Priestess marches to the beat of her own drum. Or rather, she meditates, floats, downloads, and intuits. Her acute intuition allows her to be incredibly self-sufficient, relying only on her deep connection to her own inner knowing and to the Divine for guidance. One of the secrets to this connection is her impeccably maintained temple. The High Priestess teaches us that we must maintain our temple if we want to achieve higher states of consciusness.
How is your temple doing these days, Capricorn? When I ask that question what comes to mind? Is it a structure, a place in nature, your physical body? The first step to perfecting your temple is to identify it. No matter what your living situation, you can define a temple. It can be as big as a church or as small as a satchel in your pocket. What defines a temple is that it is an entity maintained by you that you feel safe within and use for devotional purposes. Incredible insights and rapid expansion of intuitive powers are available to you now. What will you discover? Could it be that the oracle you sought on your journey was inside of you all along?
Full Moon :: January 31 2018 :: 8:27 am EST :: 11 degrees Leo
A ancient beetle creeps slowly across the pavement. Its hard shell deflects predators and it goes mostly unnoticed. It moves along until it has crept completely out of sight.
Beetle medicine is potent and magical. The beetle is small but steady. It helps you understand your real power. Raw. Unabashed. Intimidating. Talented. Let those parts of yourself rise to the surface. Hold your boundaries, as if you have a hard beetle shell. Stand firm. Carry on. Know your power and wield it.
The message of the 2018 Leo Full Moon Lunar Eclipse is wrapped up in beetle medicine: Don’t be afraid of your truth. Instead, step into it. even if it doesn’t seem important or it might be uncomfortable. At the end of the day, all you have is your integrity. When you’re aligned in integrity, then you have nothing to fear.
Leo and the beetle have a lot in common. In ancient Egypt, the beetle was mythically responsible for the divine manifestation of the morning Sun. Leo is the sign that’s associated with the Sun. Both Leo and the Sun teach us how to divinely manifest our essence onto the world.
With aspects to Venus and Jupiter, this Leo Full Moon Lunar Eclipse is supporting you. As eclipses go, it’s a relatively easy one, but it’s still an eclipse. If you have planets in fixed signs, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, you may be especially impacted. See your way through to full completion of the cycle that started with the Leo New Moon Solar EclipseAugust 7th. What have you been learning since then?
Stay the course until this is finished. You may need to conserve your resources so that you don’t burn out. Luckily, at this eclipse, the Sun and Moon form a T-square with focal planet Jupiter who can help us feel supported and optimistic. Laugh your way through this one. Remember that your goal is growth.
The beetle pushes the Sun out into the world with steady strength. Leo pushes you out into the world, saying, “ Get out there!” Get recognition for your accomplishments. Vulnerably share your talents. Share your fire. When you do, it’s inspirational. Take your everyday experiences and use them as a tool to inspire others.
Even if you feel like a regular old beetle, you can have an impact of mythical proportions, as long as you remain steady and bright …
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Jupiter in T-square with Sun and Moon A 5-pointed star gleams brightly. Stay connected to the goal. If you can remember to be optimistic about the goal, you’ll feel connected to the path that you’re on now. This is such a helpful aspect. It’s a buffer, reminding you that you’re supported, all is well, and expansion is possible—no matter what else is going on.
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Venus opposite Full Moon Flower petals drift on the breeze. Pull the softness close and rub scented petals underneath your nose. You get to enjoy yourself, is it possible to remember that? If you hold onto the affirmation, “I see beauty,” it will uplift your mindset. Make space for harmony and beauty because they can be good friends to have on your side at this Leo Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. They’ll help you celebrate how far you’ve come.
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The study questions below are to help you get deeper into what the 2018 Leo Full Moon Lunar Eclipse means for you. Use them as journal prompts. For the most accurate reading, look to which house holds 11 degrees Leo in your chart and use the question for that house.
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Aries or Lunar Eclipse in the 5th house When does fun inspire you?
Taurus or Lunar Eclipse in the 4th house What makes you feel emotionally secure?
Gemini or Lunar Eclipse in the 3rd house Who do you think of as your brothers and sisters?
Cancer or Lunar Eclipse in the 2nd house What will help you trust in abundance?
Leo or Lunar Eclipse in the 1st house It’s time to show up. What does that mean to you right now?
Virgo or Lunar Eclipse in the 12th house If you were to create a daily practice of love and compassion, what would it be?
Libra or Lunar Eclipse in the 11th house How can you honor your progress?
Scorpio or Lunar Eclipse in the 10th house What is the goal that you most desire? What does achieving that goal feel like?
Sagittarius or Lunar Eclipse in the 9th house What truth will you teach about today?
Capricorn or Lunar Eclipse in the 8th house What contract are you ready to get out of now?
Aquarius or Lunar Eclipse in the 7th house What do you want from partnership? How can you give that to yourself?
Pisces or Lunar Eclipse in the 6th house What habits and daily practices need to be refined?
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Aquarius :: Aquarius Rising An iridescent shell. Mother of pearl. Multi-colored and glossy. You are ready to spiral into a new unknown. Take beauty with you. Take harmony with you. Take gentleness. You’re stepping into a new phase of partnership and you’ll need to remember that pleasure and beauty belong to you. You deserve to create peaceful relationships. You are allowed to enjoy yourself. Let it be easy.
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Pisces :: Pisces Rising The mother bird flies back to the nest with food for her baby. It’s time for a redo. You’ve got to retrace your steps so that you can take better care of yourself. Do a little review. What self-care is working? What perfectionism residue is blocking you? Become more diligent about your time management and make innovations. Take care of yourself with more appropriate daily practices.
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Aries :: Aries Rising Running with sparklers. Feel fired up. That will revitalize you. Have fun, be playful and express your true self. You could find yourself on a creative streak this week, so make time for it. The important thing is to make sure that you honor who you really are. Then you’ll feel the full joy of this adventure.
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Taurus :: Taurus Rising A mill on the river. Churning through water to create energy and make bread. It’s okay to slow down and become focused on the task at hand. Take care of the work. Make the bread tenderly and efficiently. While you do so, take care of yourself emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually.
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Gemini :: Gemini Rising Stomping down grass. Puppies like to turn and turn before they lay down to rest. Why? Maybe they are aligning with the magnetic field of the earth. Maybe they just like to spin in circles. The important thing to takeaway from this is that you’ve got unconscious internal operating systems that are fueling your every move. You’ve got habits that comfort you. Reevaluate why you do the things you do. Maybe your research will lead you to ideas that are as fresh as new grass.
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Cancer :: Cancer Rising Eating flower petals. They just look so delicious. Embody sensuality. Embrace beauty. Express yourself through movement. Getting grounded right now will help you in every area of your life. Most of all it will help you find mental stillness, so that you can confidently express your true nature. Create a ritual of seeing the inherent beauty in your environment. This is a meditative practice. Start exactly where you are.
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Leo :: Leo Rising A ship with many sails cuts across moonlit waters. Gather up your energy and drive forward. It’s time to sail. But remember that you can’t move forward without attending to your emotions. Make sure you are being honest with yourself about how you’re feeling. The ship represents your identity and the sails are your motivation. The moonlit waters symbolize your emotions. Work with the emotions so that you get where you want to go.
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Virgo :: Virgo Rising A bowling ball and a butterfly. There’s always more than one way of going after what you want. Choose the method of your approach. Fast, heavy and direct? Or meandering, gentle and soft? Neither way is right or wrong. But you do need to make sure that the way that you choose is appropriate for you right now. Be intentional.
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Libra :: Libra Rising Clothespins on the line. Hold together. Don’t do it alone. Form a group and increase your strength. Yes, this can be political. Take a moment to focus on how you will take action for the future you want to see. Get outside of yourself, get out of your head and take action. You need to inspire yourself.
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Scorpio :: Scorpio Rising A train goes along the tracks. You build the tracks and then you follow the path. Creating the structure is what opens you up to new possibilities. Take advantage of an opening in your work to envision fresh possiblilities. You might be able to see exactly how you want to structure your work. Develop the plan.
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Sagittarius :: Sagittarius Rising The barrel of gold at the end of the rainbow. There is magic all around you. Go seek it. Search for your truth, your freedom. Believe in the possibilities— even the most absurd option might hold a reward. Open your mind and begin a new exploration. An adventure.
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Capricorn :: Capricorn Rising The clean line of the horizon. Your goal is to achieve a level of perspective so that the view ahead is spacious. Look all the way to the horizon. Create mental space by letting go of any stagnant emotion or outdated pattern. Clear and release so that you can look forward to the future. It’s a transformational process. Embrace it.
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As we prepare to catch some serious Eclipse Season crazies, the Taurus Waxing Quarter Moon wants us to root down, nourish our bodies, and get real, says Jennifer Racioppi …
Waxing Quarter Moon :: January 24 2018 :: 5:20pm EST :: 4 degrees Taurus
As we build towards the first of this year’s eclipses on January 31st, we’ve officially entered the cosmic season of unpredicatability, rapid change, and energetic intensity …
Thankfully, the Waxing Quarter Moon in Taurus, a sign known for its stable, grounding principles, forms an earth trine with disciplinarian and lord of karma, Saturn, now firmly footed in Capricorn.
It’s time to steady ourselves before the storm as we deeply tune in to our most embodied, feminine wisdom …
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:: The Cycle :: As it makes its 29.5 day journey through the entire zodiac, the Moon cycles through four distinctive phases: new, waxing, full, and waning.
This cycle’s tone was set with the January 16 New Moon in Capricorn. Now, as we wax towards full, intensity is elevated and we’re asked to exert ourselves on behalf of the goals and intentions we set at the New Moon.
As your New Moon seeds begins to sprout, now’s the time to aggressively pursue your desires, and also watch out for any curveballs that will help you refine and course correct.
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:: The Transits :: With the Sun in revolutionary Aquarius right next to feminine Venus, this Taurus Waxing Quarter Moon exemplifies progressive impulses.
At the same time, Mercury, the planet of communication, meets up exactly with Pluto in Capricorn, deepening our ability to see, feel, and understand how we might deceive ourselves on our path of personal development. Use the nourishing, grounded energy of stable Taurus and Saturn to help root down.
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:: The Square :: With the Sun in Aquarius asking us for progressive changes, squaring the Moon in Taurus, a sign that resists change, we may feel gridlocked. And with the Mercury-Pluto combo revealing shadow tendencies, it’s possible to want to resist the truth that’s presenting itself.
That said, the best possible way to work with this Taurus Waxing Quarter Moon is to embrace radical honesty. Look towards the future (Aquarius influence) while staying nourished, in your body, and connected to the moment (hello, Taurus!)
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:: The Opportunity :: As we move beyond the first new moon of 2018 and straight into the eye of the eclipse season storm, it’s essential to digest the truths revealing themselves to us now.
The Jan 31 Leo New Moon Lunar Eclipse will further illuminate our soul’s direction, clearing away blocks, and opening up new doorways to potential. In the meantime, use this Taurus Waxing Quarter Moon to get comfortable with reality.
While it might not be what we want, we can’t deny the fact that we know what we know. Tap into innate feminine wisdom by slowing down. Accept the truth.
And then continue to steer full steam ahead in the direction of your desires …
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Aquarius :: Aquarius Rising A row of flowers. Focus and bloom. Determine what needs to be done and make it happen. You know in your heart what you’re ready to bring into the world. If you prune your schedule and stick to your priorities you’ll be able to take action and then celebrate.
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Pisces :: Pisces Rising A fountain of melted chocolate. Get in the flow. Dream, imagine, and emote. Connect to your spirituality. This practice is sweet. It can feel like a treat. You just have to make space for it. Find some quiet space where you can focus inward. Reflect and invigorate yourself through your imagination and emotions.
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Aries :: Aries Rising Bowling. The ball has already been put in motion. The path is clear. Now you can let the situation build momentum and wait for the outcome. Hang tight and wait to see what happens. It’s a game. And regardless of the result, you’ll soon be able to take aim again.
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Taurus :: Taurus Rising A buoy bobs on wavy waters. You are staying afloat. And not only that, you are secure. You’re not going anywhere. The waters may be rocky, but it actually isn’t affecting you. You have a job to do, so do it without overthinking anything.
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Gemini :: Gemini Rising A magical being makes a path through a forest. You can take the usual and make it unusual. Trust in your imagination and find something that inspires you. If you are bored, remember that there are always new things to explore, no matter where you are. Invigorate your mindset and find the magic in your life.
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Cancer :: Cancer Rising Opening a book. It’s a special moment when you are poised to enter into a new story. There can be a moment of anticipation. You have closed the old book and you’re opening a new one. Symbolically let go of an old emotional burden. Make a fresh start. Look for opportunities to change your story.
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Leo :: Leo Rising Standing in a castle turret and letting down your hair. This is not a fairy tale. You wouldn’t want it to be anyway. Yes, be romantic and magnetic. But don’t get caught up in an outdated or dramatic relationship pattern. Say what you want and need. Communicate clearly. Listen well. This will help you keep yourself grounded in reality.
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Virgo :: Virgo Rising Anteater. You’ve adapted so well to your surroundings. What do you need to do next? Maybe you need to refine your processes even more. Find out what could be organized or simplified so that you can maximize your efficiency.
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Libra :: Libra Rising Cotton candy. Is it even food? What’s it made of? It actually doesn’t matter because it’s pure fun. Put reason and practicality aside for a little while and focus on enjoyment. You must brighten up your routine or else you’ll quickly become unbalanced. Fun and playfulness are in order.
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Scorpio :: Scorpio Rising Emperor penguins march in a line. Tender and maternal animals that have adapted to extreme conditions. They’re here to teach you dedication. Take responsibility. Hold yourself accountable. You need to be able defend and protect what’s important to you. The process can be beautiful and loving. But at the root, the labor of love you have taken on is about dedication.
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Sagittarius :: Sagittarius Rising Flags and streamers floating in the wind. You’ll show up in top condition if you feel excited about the cause. Pump yourself up with excitement. Get curious. Use that desire to learn as a motivating factor in your pursuit of excellence. The flags and banners are meant to remind you that this is a special time when you can compete at a hight level. Just remember that it’s your choice.
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Capricorn :: Capricorn Rising Rowing a boat in the moat that surrounds your fortress. You can fortify the walls, but the truth is that security is an illusion. You’ll feel happiest when you trust yourself. As you row the boat around your fortress, revaluate how you’re trying to create security. Maybe your mindset is keeping you trapped. Find a practical way to set yourself free. Let security become a state of mind.
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The 2018 Capricorn New Moon marks a powerful fork in our roads. Face up to yourself, draw clear boundaries, and chart your course into a brand new reality, says Sandra Sitron …
New Moon :: January 16, 2018 :: 9:18pm EST :: 26 degrees Capricorn
Walk along the mountain path and navigate craggy edges. Arrive at a fork in the road …
It’s time to plan. Map out your desires. What do you want to achieve? How do you want to feel? When you’re done looking at the big picture, you’ll know which way to go. For now, wait at the fork.
The Capricorn mountain path is earthy. It smells like soil and new grass. It’s drenched in shadow for a moment as the Sun and Moon meet for the Dark Moon. But your dreams for where you want to go aren’t in the dark. Seed them. Take the time to imagine them.
How have the last few weeks of Mountain Goat effort have felt? Examine everything you’ve learned in the past that might inform your future path. Maybe now you’re better informed and you can make a solid plan.
Capricorn filters the world through goals and ambition, and helps you decide which ladder you want to climb. If you are burnt out or overwhelmed, it’s time to encourage yourself come up with a better system. If you are feeling stable and surefooted on your mountain path, the goat is leading you in the right direction.
With Jupiter and Mars in Scorpio making a supportive angle to the Capricorn herd of planets, your medicine comes when you turn toward your emotions instead of hide from them. Face yourself honestly. What has been working? What isn’t working any longer?
If you are being tested, it’s because Capricorn limitations are asking you to get clear about what you truly want. What will you say “yes” to? What needs a solid “no”?
The Capricorn Moon can help you make a new plan grounded in realism. As we move into Aquarius season you can take this plan and make it even more visionary so that you surprise yourself into a better reality …
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New Moon square Uranus Confetti falling from the sky, some of it on fire. Exciting changes, some of them you’ll want to celebrate, some you’ll need to manage. Study yourself. What are your hot buttons? This is a moment to have a fresh awakening around how you get emotionally triggered.
You may find that you want to take action on this New Moon, although the time is better suited to planning. Find outlets for your energy. Exercise, have a dance party, try breathwork, or do something creative. Give the fire somewhere to go.
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New Moon sextile Mars and Jupiter A fat squirrel prepared for winter. All of your preparations are supporting you. You are ready to work with any issue that needs to be healed. It might even be easy.
Take some quiet to investigate and plan. You know instinctively what you need. Watery Scorpio can help you tune into your intuition so that you know how to best put your Capricorn plans into action.
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The study questions below are to help you get deeper into what the 2018 Capricorn New Moon means for you. Use them as journal prompts. For the most accurate reading, look to which house holds 26 degrees Capricorn in your chart and use the question for that house.
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Aries or New Moon in the 10th house When it comes to work, when do you feel most like yourself?
Taurus or New Moon in the 9th house What value do you want to infuse your achievements with today?
Gemini or New Moon in the 8th house What are you ready to finally let go of?
Cancer or New Moon in the 7th house Which of your relationships needs more balance?
Leo or New Moon in the 6th house What will help you feel healthier today?
Virgo or New Moon in the 5th house What—or who—always reminds you how to have fun?
Libra or New Moon in the 4th house What is your vision for your most nurturing home space?
Scorpio or New Moon in the 3rd house What do you turn to when you need a new way of thinking about something?
Sagittarius or New Moon in the 2nd house How can you show appreciation for your resources?
Capricorn or New Moon in the 1st house What is the first step of your plan for your new direction?
Aquarius or New Moon in the 12th house How can you love yourself even more?
Pisces or New Moon in the 11th house What do you need most from your community?
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Capricorn :: Capricorn Rising Rowing in a canoe.You are rowing the boat, steering through deep emotional waters. Pay attention to the wisdom of your heart. Let yourself be exactly where you are. Trust yourself. If you do these things, you’ll find the reserves of persistence and clarity that will help you navigate.
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Aquarius :: Aquarius Rising A snowflake.The pristine and unique shape of the snowflake is a masterpiece of geometry. Let go of internal criticism. Let go of needing to be right. Drift gently along the wind. See yourself as inherently perfect already. There is nothing that you need to strive for externally right now. Use this time to gain internal clarity about your unique perfection.
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Pisces :: Pisces Rising A field of flowers.You are more connected than you know. You have friends in many places. Lean on them for support. And use your creativity to its fullest. Don’t let anyone put you in a box. It’s easier to march to the beat of your own drummer if you remember that your community backs you up.
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Aries :: Aries Rising A spotlight shines from the eaves of the theater.You’re on. It’s your moment to shine. What are you feeling called to bring into the world? How are you feeling called to serve? Show up. Act out your role. This is a chance for you to build stability in your career. You have what you need to do the work you are here to do.
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Taurus :: Taurus Rising A seed from a tree floats to the ground like a helicopter.Free yourself.It’s time to spiral into a new way of thinking. There was a time for waiting, but now it’s over. Explore your surroundings. Travel. When you’ve gathered more information from your explorations you’ll know exactly where to plant yourself so that you can germinate. As long as you feel fired-up and passionate it will work just fine.
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Gemini :: Gemini Rising Looking through binoculars down the road behind you.Follow through on the things that have been left undone. It’s time to tie up loose ends and move forward. When you let go of the weight that you are tired of carrying, you will feel clean and clear.
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Cancer :: Cancer Rising A four-leaf clover. You can expect extra clarity around your relationships. Look for ways to communicate precisely about your wants and needs. Maybe the clover is lucky because it is balanced, two leaves on each side. Create more balance in your life. It will stabilize and support you.
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Leo :: Leo Rising The butterfly in the flowers.Hold yourself to a higher standard. The beauty is in the details. When you are excelling in the practical detail work, you’ll have the confidence to go after what you want. It’s possible to transform, leaving old habits behind and embracing a healthier new way of being.
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Virgo :: Virgo Rising Eating ice cream.Within a short time, you’ll have opened new creative channels. Begin by having fun and being playful. Enjoy yourself. Notice what you like. What makes you feel creative? It’s okay to lighten up and do these things. Fun and play are excellent avenues to feeling grounded.
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Libra :: Libra Rising Diving into the water.Breaking into a new plane of experience. Splash– you’re underneath the surface. In the water you have to navigate by feeling your way through it. It’s time to tune into your emotions. It’s not a conscious practice, but more of an instinctive one. Let yourself be fully in the emotions, even if they aren’t controlled. You need to immerse yourself.
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Scorpio :: Scorpio Rising Holding a beach ball over your head.Find a friend and start a game of catch. As the ball moves down the beach, the message moves as well. What new connections need to be made? Mental connections— new ideas, fresh curiosity and learning. And also social connections— aligning with neighbors and friends. Be open minded because there’s a lot to learn.
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Sagittarius :: Sagittarius Rising A bright star.Hope. It’s a wild concept, but integral to the human experience. You need to build it within yourself. Help the symbol of hope shine brighter and brighter. Let it shine and you’ll see how irresistible it becomes.
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As we build towards the first New Moon of the year, the Libra Waning Quarter Moon wants you to awaken your ambition, embrace the intensity, and go after what you really want, says Jennifer Racioppi
Waning Quarter Moon :: January 8 2018 ::5:25pm EST :: 18 degrees Libra
While Libra usually conjures images of balance and equanimity, the build toward the January 16 first New Moon of the year in Capricorn beckons us towards an attitude of focused extreme …
With Venus, the Sun, Saturn, and Pluto (one of the most intense planets in the solar system) all conjoined in Capricorn, Mercury and the New Moon about to join the party, and Jupiter and action-packed Mars together in Scorpio, the scales are tipping towards depth.
Even though these are extremely aligned and auspicious combinations, they ask you to embrace drive, ambition, and that which you most desire!
So what to do with this Waning Quarter Moon? Embrace it. Let yourself get super aligned with the truth you are calling forth in your life right now.
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:: The Sun :: With the Sun, Venus, and powerhouse Pluto in Capricorn forming a perfect angle of support to Jupiter and Mars in Scorpio, the Waning Moon asks you to connect with your determination. Make peace with your ambition and decide what it is you want!
:: The Moon :: With the Moon in cardinal Libra squaring the Sun in Capricorn, it’s time to surrender and release that which we no longer need. What is standing in the way of your goal and desires? Now’s the time to consciously surrender what no longer works.
:: The Square :: As the Capricorn Sun squares the Libra Moon, the scales tip in the direction of ambition-drive Capricorn. But don’t forget to use your Libran values to determine what you actually want, and the best way to go after it.
:: The Message :: As we move towards next week’s first New Moon of the new year, use this Quarter Moon to prepare. Set strong intentions, dig your heals in, and embrace the intensity.
With the Blue Moon Lunar Eclipse ending this month, you really don’t want to miss the opportunity to create the change you most desire in your life!
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Hello friends! I am so excited and honored to be handed the baton from Lindsay to bring you this monthly Tarot guidance. I have benefitted greatly from her wisdom and it fills my heart to be able to now step up to pay it forward. In addition to my work in Tarot, I have an extensive background in crystal energies, so I am adding a stone for each sign that can help you unlock the power of your card for each month. I hope that my take on the cards will continue to be source of inspiration and comfort for you! Happy New Year! xoM
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CAPRICORN // CAPRICORN RISING The Moon Happy solar return, Carpicorn! With the Sun shinging bright in your sign, you are called to step into the darkness to get reacquainted with your inner voice. What parts of yourself have you been avoiding eye contact with? What distant voice beckons from deep within your psyche? How can you ready yourself to step forward into the role you have always known deep down you were born to play? The Moon not only calls on us to explore deeply our inner realms, she guides us in our quest, ever present in the darkest hours. There is an aspect of the Hero’s Journey in this card, a feeling that a uniquely personal task must be fulfilled, fear of the unknown overcome, the Hero returned changed, matured, better suited to serve as a member of the community.
If you have had a creative project taking form inside you, now is the time to confront it, to dive in and swim around in it, exploring options and angles. The Moon beckons. It does not demand immediate action, but it does demand the acknowledgement of the inevitable. This first month of 2018 is your time to lay low, dig deep, and accept the mission the Universe is presenting to you. You are important and the world needs what you have to offer. Pay especially close attention to messages you receive on the Full Moons (1st and 31st) and the New Moon (16th). Be prepared for major shifts to be clarified or solidified at the Blue Moon Lunar Eclipse on the 31st!
Your stone for January: Lapis Lazuli
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AQUARIUS // AQUARIUS RISING Akashic Records January will be a time of tapping in to the great cosmic library for you, Aquarius, and with your famously dreamy nature, this should feel like absolute heaven. Keep in mind that being a part of the Cosmic whole – the past, present, and future – comes with a healthy dose of responsibility. If we’re all here as one massive living, breathing organism, then how we care for ourselves ripples out to effect every other part of the great Universal beast. Keep track of how your treatment of yourself forms your interations with others. The wisdom you download may propel you to make some changes in your self-care routine to put you in better alignment with the Divine Whole.
This is a great time to expand your meditation practice, spend more time in nature, gaze at the stars, and engage in any other activities that make you feel more connected to the eternal Collective. Let your mind wander and explore places – within and apart from yourself – and see what gems of knowledge you find along the way. Eternal wisdom lives in everything, so you may find yourself receiving profound enlightnement in seemingly unlikely places. The Akashic Records are not accessed through a single Great Teacher, they are aborbed through our energetic field and discovered through connection with the world around us. Stay open to learning from all beings great and small and consider keeping a journal of your experiences so you can go back and expand on any revelations at a later date. Something that seemed small may turn out to be life-changing.
Your stone for January: Amethyst
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PISCES // PISCES RISING Serenity Following the busy social scene of the holiday season, you are called to take a pause to care for your own physical, mental, and spiritual health, dear Pisces. With your mystical sensibilites and tendency to take on the emotions of those around you, the holiday season can sometimes be especially taxing. Now you have the great gift of Serenity at your doorstep, urging you to cozy up and settle down. Don’t be arfraid to say no to social obligations or to have strong boundaries around deadlines. This is your time to care for you. Take full advantage and wrap yourself up in the warm embrace of purposeful solitude!
I repeat – this is a PURPOSEFUL solitude. The energy of the Serenity card is not about just vegging out or slacking on responsibilities. The invitation here is to get quiet and nourished in order to gather wisdom to bring back out to your fellow humans when you are ready to emerge from your cocoon. So, when you are thinking of ways to get cozy, think more “books, spa days, yoga retreats” than “Netflix and junk food binge”. Though by all means, if a certain show or movie is sparking your creative interest, watch away! We all need some couch time now and again. Just keep an eye on whether your downtime activites are truly nurturing or leaning toward escapism lest you come out of January feeling even more depleted than when you started.
Your stone for January: Iolite
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ARIES // ARIES RISING The Emperor Rejoice, Aries! You’ll be right in your element this month with The Emperor at your side, stoking your firey nature. If you do not have a crystal clear vision of all you want to accomplish this year (complete with blueprints, color charts, a mood board, and detailed financial projections), now is the time to get focused and get all your ducks in a row. I do not see this being difficult for you. With your ruling planet of Mars in Scorpio for most of the month, you will have rare access to the deepest depths of your emotional self. Getting in touch with what truly makes you feel fulfilled will allow you to not only think but to feel out which long-term goals will best serve your master plan.
You know you have one. Aries always has a master plan and with The Emperor by your side, you can safely expand your scope, knowing you have the strategic prowess to execute your grand vision. What you put into play in January will set the tone and the foundation of all you can accomplish in 2018. This is a big month. But be mindful of stepping on toes. This is a LOT of bold energy, and both your cardinal Fire nature and The Emperor can have a tendency to overlook emotional concerns to get goals accomplished more quickly. Remember, it’s only January! Keep an eye on your long game and make sure to maintain relationships as well as you maintain strategic vision.
Your stone for January: Rhodonite
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TAURUS // TAURUS RISING Three of Crystals Collaboration is the key word for you this month, Taurus, and perfectly rooted in your native element of Earth. This month brings opportunities to make great gains toward goals of the material world. These can be financially motivated or simply personal passion projects, but they will revolve around changin the physical workd around you in some way with the help of others. Be on the lookout for people, places, or situations that offer you unique perspectives and provide resources or skill sets that are complimentary to your own. You may need to soften your stubborn side a bit to get the most out of your partnerships. Remember that collaboration works best with people who have skills, experience, and perspectives different from your own, so their viewpoints may be challenging at times.
If you have active ongoing projects, reach out to people outside your discipline to get their insights. If you have an empty plate right now, it’s a great time to get together with a wide variety of friends and collegues to talk about what you’re intested in making or accomplishing and wait for sparks to fly. The Three of Crystals will ensure that the right people and situations cross your path. With your dedication and work ethic, and passion for quality, you are naturally someone others desire to work with. You can afford to be a bit choosy. Get grounded in want you want and what you have to offer and get ready to step into some unexpected magic.
Your stone for January: Garnet
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GEMINI // GEMINI RISING Justice Striking a balance is imperative this month, Gemini, which may prove easy or incredibly difficult for you depending on the current status of your relationship with your inner twin. Make peace early in the month by forgiving yourself for any perceived missteps and move forward with a clean slate. Now is not a time to dwell on the merits of past behavior, but to take action to correct course. What this looks like will depend entirely on how your December played out. Over-imbibe over the holidays? Plan a month of clean eating and excercise. Been avoiding social engagements? Get out and mix it up to strengthen your social circle. You get the picture. Justice is by definition impartial. It seeks only the truth. Find the truth of your current patterns and balance the scales.
In your quest for the truth, make sure to refrain from judgment. The goal here is not to determine fault or guilt, but simply to see clearly and act accordingly. Sometimes what we find when we see the truth can make us uncomfortable. That is natural. What you’ll want to avoid is getting so bogged down in discomfort that you can no longer take impartial action. Fortunately, your Airey nature should help you to keep your reasoning clear and focused. Try to frame this as an intellectual more than an emotional process. If you do encounter discomfort, allow yourself to feel it and then allow it move on. Be extra kind with yourself and and be wary of taking too much advice from others. This is an inside job.
Your stone for January: Fluorite
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CANCER // CANCER RISING Page of Wands You begin the year with a fresh take on how to make magic. Throw out any old rulebooks you have on how to play with the element of Fire. It’s a new day! Time to experiment with new ways of opening and trusting your intuition, acessing your animal instincts and taking action. This is the seed of personal magic. With the first Full Moon of the year coming us on the 1st in your sign, you’ll be able to start things off with a bang. You are ruled by the Moon, Cancer, and you feel her pull more than most. Take this opportunity to really dive into that connection. She has ancient tools for expanding intuition – a key element of Wands energy. You are a part of the Universe. Explore what it feels like to access this power.
Afte the hustle and bustle of the holidays, this personal exploration should be a welcome invitation for some solo play time. Working with Page energy requires solitude to allow time and space to strip away the old ways of operating and discover what new possibilities await. This doesn’t mean being alone on a mountaintop – that’s more in the realm of the Solitude card – but more engaging in life solo. Go to the movies by yourself, treat yourself to a nice solo dinner, go ice skating, take a walk, hear the voice that is uniquely yours guiding you to new possibilities. Give yourself permission to retreat into your shell to conjure a happy and prosperous 2018.
Your stone for January: Orange Calcite
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LEO // LEO RISING Transformation Get ready for a lighter New Year, Leo. This month you will find all sorts of things that used to seem incredibly important are just not holding their value anymore. I am talking true emotional, spiritual, energetic value. The Big kind. Everything in the Universe has a life cycle. The old move on to make room for the new to grow. This month you have an opportunity to look through your own system of habits of action and thought to discover anything you are ready to let go of, any area of your life that you would like to see transformed. Are there ways in which you are holding yourself back that you’ve been wanting to release? If so, now is the time!
The Full Moon in Cancer on the 1st is a wonderful time to kickstart this process. The gentless of your sister sign can help to set the tone of this transformation as a nurturing one. Consider lighting a black that day and feeling the detrius loosen and drift away with the waning Moon or simply meditate and set your intentions. This is your transformation. You set the tone and the pace. The beauty of this energy is that it works with you to find what you are truly ready to shed in order to step forward into your new self. Pay attention to any insights that came up around the Winter Solstice. With the Sun as your ruling planet, that longest night of the year can hold particular significance.
Your stone for January: Black Obsidian
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VIRGO // VIRGO RISING Four of Wands You reach a level of comfort and stability in the realm of Fire this month, Virgo, and with your Earthy nature, this is a great win! You worked so hard to stay on track in the roller coaster of 2017 and it paid off. With things moving so quickly, you had to get in touch with the fire of your intuition to guide you and your embrace of that flexibility has paid off. You should feel the urgency of action wane this month as you you settle in to a new, elevated pattern of manifestations that keeps you connected to your gut level instincts and able to pivot without straying off course. You can loosen your grip on the details, trusting that your instincts will keep you on the right path.
Your zodiacal ancestry as the caretaker of ancient temples plays into this energy this month as well, dear Virgo. Long before the Vestal Virgins of ancient Rome, women dedicated their lives to serving their Goddesses and Priestesses in temples. This required a great deal of attention to detail to execute all of the duties of the station properly, but this was always in the servie of a higher principle of honoring the Deity. This 4 of Wands is here to help you reconnect to that larger sense of purpose as a guiding force, leaveing you free to trust in yourself, not your set process or program. It’s a new year. What temple will you dedicate yourself to serving?
Your stone for January: Pyrite
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LIBRA // LIBRA RISING Two of Swords What a gift, Libra! The wisdom of Air for the cardinal Air sign. Get ready to reach a higher level of mastery in your native element. This month will present a chance for you to unveil information about how you communicate – with yourself and with others – that will allow you to make some decisions about how you want to work with Air energy moving forward. Two energy is profound, but quiet and personal. It works to open us up at our deepest levels. After all, it’s only the very first step away from the primal energy of the Ace! You may encounter a decision that effects your entire mode of thought and communication or it may be a small shift that relates to your relationship with one particular person. The energy will go where you most need it.
Turn your attention to listening to your own internal and external voice as an impartial observer. What patterns do you notice? Are there things you say or words you use that are limiting you or blocking your communication in any way? Practice reframing the same idea in various ways to see what feels best. Maybe “I don’t like parties” becomes “I prefer one on one time with friends”. How do different framings of your words and thoughts change your emotional response or that of others? Discover and experiment early and often so you can be ready to make some decisions around your findings by the end of the month.
Your stone for January: Aquamarine
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SCORPIO // SCORPIO RISING Strength Put that deep, instinctual nature to work for good this month connecting to your true inner Strength, Scorpio. You have an enviable natural ability to keep your eye on the prize and speak up for what you want. The Strength card is here to teach you that sometimes the greatest power comes from co-creation and collaboration rather than strategy and confrontation. Your comfort in this paradigm is directly related to how easily you can trust and see the best in others and yourself. Put down your stinger, rest your claws, and put on some rose colored glasses. It’s time for a new approach.
Your key concept for this month is “with” rather than “at”. When you feel the need to communicate something urgently, follow that impulse but be ready to listen to the other side. Your statement is the opener, not the conclusion. This is not to say that January wil be a month of compromising your goals or ideals, quite the opposite! You will find that when you fold the goals and views of others into your own, your vision actually expands. You are not giving up your power, you are growing it. Pay attention to situations that make your tail start to tingle. These challenge points are going to be your best opportunities to dig deep into the wisdom of the Strength card and greatly expand your toolbox for accomplishing long- and short-term goals. If you play your cards right, you could rejuvenate your entire plan for world domination.
Your stone for January: Ruby
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SAGITTARIUS // SAGITTARIUS RISING Ace of Cups My loves. This is your heart’s month to shine! The Ace of Cups represents the primal energy of Water, the Divine source of our beautiful ability to FEEL. Melt away any ice that’s built up around your heart, Sagittarius, and let the love flow! You are being given a great gift to start your year, a fresh start to your whole emotional life, a chance to let these healing waters wash away any stagnant patterns so you can be truly prepared to welcome new relationships into your life. These may be romantic, platonic, or even familial. The message here is to carry an open heart. There is great strength in vulnerability. You have no need to be fearful when you open your eyes with your heart.
Being emotionally open means being willing to give and receive love and this month will provide ample opportunities for both. A side effect of the intensity and drama of the past year (and, for many, the holiday season) is that it has helped us to laser-focus on what truly feeds us emotionally, what makes us feel calm and loved and cared for. Tune in to what you can do to nurture yourself and those around you. Lend an ear to a friend who needs to talk. Don’t be afraid to speak up if you need a hug. Consider volunteering at a local food bank, soup kitchen, shelter, or LGBT center. You will find that the more love you give, the more you’ll feel returned to you.
