Rhodochrosite, in my experience is one of the most loving stones. The energy it emits is one of loving kindness. Not only does it inspire the wearer to be kind to others but kinder to themselves.
As many people know, Pink stones are connected to the heart chakra and this stone is no exception. There are also white bands that correspond to the crown chakra so this stone also connects us to loving on a spiritual level- that's why I refer to it as the stone of loving kindness. I wear a Rhodochrosite ring on ring finger more often then I wear my wedding band. Loving Kindness (which is a form of compassion) is the solid foundation upon which all of our relationships should be based. As an Oracle Stone, especially as we are in Eclipse Season (I can't think of that phrase and not hear The Leo King saying, "Fate Train!), Taurus Season (where the North Node is) and the start of Uranus bringing in Chaos. The interesting aspect of this is that we are coming out of a very Watery eventually period with a dose of Air. Air, whether in the Tarot that originated in Europe or in Indigenoud American teachings represents Thinking and Plans. Water represents Spirit in the Tarot and can also represent emotions but in many ways a stage of Refinement in the Indigenous system. The Direction of Water on the Medicene Wheel is associated with Mid-life where we are really in our groove and reaping the results of our Manifestation. Put together, and the indication by several people, that the energy that we are coming out of was planting seeds that will take root in the future and you can see that it has been a very fertile time. This phase, however, is very different ad Aries and Taurus energy will be highly emphasized. Jupiter will be entering Aries shortly and that will be a major dose of energy that all of us badly need after being trapped in an extremely foggy dreamland for quite some time. Aries is that initiating energy. Think of the Ram and the enegy two male mountain Goats exude when fighting each other with their horns. This is a hard headed, stubborn and possibly destructive fleet footed force. Aries is connected to the Element of Fire...the direction of action. Without taking action- building the chair that we had in our minds- we will never create/manifest anything. We can't achieve anything by sitting on our couch watching "I Love Lucy" re-runs. We have to set into action a series of events that will create the result we want. Taurus is the Bull, another animal that is known for charging horns first into adversaries. Yet, this sign is that of the Earth and represents absolute indulgence. Our economy (Wall Streer uses the Bull as its symbol), our food supplies, luxury goods and the planet itself is represented by Taurus (unlike Virgo that represents cleanliness, health and the Physical body or Capricorn that represents our vocation or systems of organization). Finally, the direction of Earth on thr Medicene Whe is old age (wisdom) represented by the ancestors. The element of Earth is literally Manifestation or the result of our actions. This suggests that we are going to see a lot of results of actions manifesting very quickly this month. In order not to harm others or ourselves, since there won't be much in Air signs- meaning we may not even have time to think things through- we will be in desperate need of Loving Kindness. With Rhodonoite being the Oracle Stone for Taurus Season (which ends on May 20th) we are working with this loving kindness on the spiritual and physical levels for most of this month. This month's Mantra (and really it's always a great concept all of the time to live by and I don't remember who said the quote and looking it up on Google didn't produce a result) but before you take any action ask yourself... "Is this loving? Is this kind?" We are going into a chaotic time period of instant Karma that is going to be really rough for some people. Keep Rhodochrosite somewhere close and remind yourself to stop and answer those questions before acting. Otherwise, you may end up on the receiving end as the Dung hits the fan for the next year. Personally, I have my popcorn supply secured so I'm going to be watching all of this go down with great curiosity. We can go through this period screaming on fear or we can go through it with some grace (although I doubt anyone will come out unscathed). The benefit of working with this energy is *choosing* to work with and accept it willingly as the will of God which makes things much easier. Resisting it is painful, and insane, because it's not something that can be changed. We can't realign the stars (unless your the Egyptian God Khonshu in MoonKnight-lol) but we can prepare.
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I was so busy the last few weeks that I did not add anything to my New Moon Blog. There are big things happening in the world and as we come to the Uranus/North Node Conjunction in Taurus that brings unpredictable chaos (a sign of rapid growth) to the material realm...this Moon Cycle represents the turning point where everything changes.
The Black Moon and Solar Eclipse aspects of this New Moon juice it up even more. The energy of this actual New Moon is very powerful and beneficial as I explained in my Blog Post. Relationships, represented by the Dog Symbol and so much energy in Pisces- a double bodied sign that represents relationships- are a major aspect of this energy. The energy of this New Moon is the best we are going to see for a long time. We will see nothing like this for over the next year. That makes working with this energy even better and important. I pulled Rhodochrosite as the stone for the Month of May (you will see that Blog soon) and Rhodonite for Taurus Season (which ends on May 20th). Rhodocrosite works with the Heart and Crown Chakra while Rhodonite Works with the Heart Chakra and Root Chakra. They are astonishingly great stones for working on loving ourselves...and we really can't be in a loving relationship with others if we can't love ourselves which is illustrated by the Hermetic Rule, "As Within, so without." That has really brought into my mind that instead of trying to cultivate Money during this incredibly fertile New Moon in the sign of material reality (Taurus) I am going to focus on Love. As a result of setting this intention I've decided to add four stones to my grid to represent love and, of course, all of them are Heart Chakra Stones- Pink Agate, Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, and Kunzite. For myself this energetic Moon Cycle is hitting my 3rd House of Communication and 5th House of Self-Expression. In many ways, with Venus in Pisces with Jupiter and Neptune...this energy is about loving communication. My relationshiip with the Husband has become a lot better and the romance is returning (I think that's a result of a huge amount of relief that he's experienced with a Rasie at work and no longer having to worry about that shady side job). For the Husband this is a more difficult transit. With his mother having dysphagia (a problem swallowing) I think his Mother's imminent Passing and what will happen with his Father afterward will be a big challenge for him. He hardly shed a tear when his grandmother and grandfather passed. He seems hardly aware, or at the very least act as though it's all normal, that his mother has rapidly grown worse. She was entirely dependent upon the hired Caregiver and a wheelchair on Easter. She has also become completely incontinent. When I warned his sister that my Grandma Emma passed within a few months of developing dysphagia she responded, "My mother is 77 and has MS an acceleration of symptoms is to be expected."Ouch.I was tryign to subtlely it might be good to schedule a visit to say goodbye while her mother is still alive but I don't think it's a priority for her. My reserach suggests that dysphagia is a symptom of final stage MS not something that afflicts everyone diagnosed with MS and most doctors recommend Hospice at that stage...which is a end of life service. Come what may, I think focusing on manifesting love is the best thing that we can do this New Moon because we will need that during the choas of the rest of this year. The Taurus, Mother Goddess Earth energy is strong this year and with a New Moon in Taurus our attention will be on her. This is a very fertile month that's fantastic for setting intentions, charging crystals and making Moonwater to belss your house. I will probably also make Sun tea as the Sun's energy is just beautiful this Lunar Cycle.
This is a New Moon filled with beautiful energy. The majority of the action is happening in Pisces and Taurus this month with two major Stellums. This is a wonderful, water and earth energy go well together creating fertility. When you plant a seed in soil, for example, the best thing is to have moist soil or to water it right away. We also have change this month with both our Tarot Card Key and Medicene Card are representing the number 5. Five is the number for change. Change is defintely here as the Chaotic energy of Uranus is highlighted in this New Moon Chart and by May 5th we will have our first taste of Uranus on the North Node. Uranus moves slow so it's going to be there for most of this year. This is also a Solar Eclipse and our Final Black Moon. Earth Shaking stuff and a big signal that things are going to shift in unforseeable major ways. Coronavirus may look tiny in comparison to what is coming. So, this is a very fertile month for setting intentions. The symbology for this month is particularly synchronistic. The Astrology The New Moon is at 10 degrees of Taurus. That breaks down to 1 and intitation/New Beginnings energy. The endings energy of Pluto is paused this New Moon since Pluto is Stationary. We've had all of the planets going fowrard but Pluto is now going Retrograde until October 8th. Venus in Pisces and Mercury in Gemini are in Sextile. Both are in double bodied signs with a focus on our relationships which is gorgeous. We can expect major changes in relationships. Mars in Pisces is giving the Sun and Moon in Taurus an extra surge of Willpower. In Taurus the Sun, Moon, and Uranus are conjunct with the North Node not far away. Our conscious and subconscious are in alignment with the disruptions Uranus has been causing to usher in the New Age of Aquarius. In Pisces Jupiter, Venus, and Neptune are in conjunction- meaning the expansive Collective Narrative this month is focused on love. (Which probably won't be reflected by the media FYI...the highly controlled media is not the best way to take the pulse of the entire Collective's Narrative although they do try to control it). Pluto is oozing supportive energy for the double bodied signs as it is sextiling Jupiter and Venus in Pisces and trining Mercury in Gemini. There is a new mutual relationship that is developing that favors the transformation of Capricornian institutions. The North Node is square Jupiter in Pisces so the Collective Narrative may be going overboard but it is in Sextile with Neptune and trine Pluto. Our destiny is aligned with the Collective Narrative discussing transformation this Lunar Cycle. Lilith is the only one in with the most tense energy this month as she squares Jupiter and Venus in Pisces. Something about the topic of women in the Collective Narrative is not sitting right with her. If we think we are gong to escape the Earth changes through love or pleasure we are not going to find satisfaciton. Indigenous Moon: Planting Moon How perfect is this Moon for this Earth and Water energy? A time of preparation and infancy. This is when we prepare the fields for the seeds of the coming harvest. This is a time of fertilizing already existing plants as well too prepare them for their reprodcutive period of growth. The World has woken from its restful slumber. Hebrew Letter: Vav Honestly this letter sums up the energy of this Lunar Cycle perfectly I can only marvel at the Divine Plan. This letter is one of wholeness. The Word Confession starts with Vav but means that we right our wrongs as opposed to having them forgiven by an authority figure. Here is a fascinating quote I had to share because it is so Aquarian/Uranian in it's message, "The straight, upright form of Vav...suggests that only when a person expresses uniqueness can a meaningful joining with others occur." (Pg 36, Hoffman). Vav is also the word "and", "...joining together words, sentences, and concepts. Vocabulary signifies that things seemingly seperate and even contradictory- such as conflict- can be viewed as comprising a higher unity. With the right attentiveness, we can perceive the nature of that unity, and thereby resolve conflicts." (Pgs 35 and 35, Hoffman. This ties in nearly with how Lotterhand describes Vav as a, "Hook," or, "Link" which join together things. Tarot Card: The Hierophant (5) Gratitude. Inner Teacher...intuition. The Lotus rising from the mud into the sun is guided by a power from within. Each of us have a role in the Divine Plan that we intuitively fulfill rather consciously or not. Intuition takes over when logic runs out. The secret to life is to be your unique self... but of course you have to know yourself first. Medicene Card: Dog (5) Dog medicne is about loyalty and relationship. With this card we are being asked to examine where our allegiances lie, why we have them and if we have been unduly influenced by others. Tools Nothing says fertility to me like Rainforest Incense so I'm using that this New Moon. For Water I'm using an Essential Oil blend called Water. I'm using a brown candle for Fire to represent Earth. I'm focusing on stones of abundance and growth to ensure that all of the positive intentions set now have large returns. Earth Grid Citrine Point: One of my favorite stones to invoke the Divine Masculine it helps with the Sacral Chakra providing vitality and courage. Malachite: A nurturing heart chakra stone that promotes healing espcially around children and child birth. This heart chakra stone that promotes healing Rainforest Jasper: A cleansing and refreshing heart chakra stone. Emerald: A heart chakra stone that draws luck, prosperity and abundance. Green Aventurine: Also a heart chakra stone that promotes growth and abundance. Carnelian- This Solar Chakra stone is "mineral caffine" according to Athena from Sage Goddess and will give the grid an extra boost to promote growth. Peridot: A heart chakra stone that literally draws in abundance. Obsidian Chips: This Root Chakra stone cleanses all negativity so we can keep any weeds out of the Harvest we are planning this month (I'm looking at you Lilith). Conclusion The Collective Narrative is changing dramatically this month regarding our relationships with the Collective. The crucible of the last two years filled with the Narrative to conform has led to many choosing between Individuality and Group Think. This month the energy is available to change the narrative if we choose. References: Perakis, Athena. (2021) Sage Goddess. www.SageGoddess.com Victor, Arisa. (2009) High School Astrolgoy. Fraternity Of The Hiddne Light. Carson,James and Sams, Jamie. (1999). Medicene Cards. St. Martins Press New York, Ny. Hoffman, Edward. (1998) The Hebrew Alphabet A Mystical Journey. Raincoast Books. British Columbia Dobin, Rabbi Joel C. (1999). Inner Traditions International. Rochester Vermont Callahan, Kathy. (2010). The Path of the Medicene Wheel. Trafford Publishing. BC Canada. Lembo, Margaret Ann. (2013) Crystals, Minerals, and Stones. llewellyn. Woodbury, MN Lotterhand, Jason. (1989) Thursday Night Tarot. New Castle Books. Los Angeles California Rhodonite is a Heart (pink) and Root (the black) Chakra Stone.
I don't normally pull a stone for the different zodiac seasons but it might be something that I start to do. Now there are stones that do represent and work with the different Zodiac Signs so you can work direclty with the energy of a different Zodiac 'season' that way. One of the reasons I felt drawn to doing this reading was because Taurus has a huge influence over the rest of the year and into next as the chaotic Uranus conjunct the North Node will be the energy that we will exist within until next year. The upcoming Taurus New Moon is literally conjunct Uranus. I've been blowing the whistle with this one because, although much of the astrology world doesn't seem to be warning people (except Alex from CoyotoeAstrology she is a lot like me on this) but most Astrologers don't really examine a transit in depth until they get there (except for pay-for specials but even then they are usually looking at the broad picture so the individual aspects and patterns lose relevance) which loses meaning with me, because, for me, knowing what is approaching helps us work with the energy more then being in it and commenting on it. Rhodonite is the stone for working lovingly with our Shadow. Now, I understand that people have an aversion with working with the shadow. Working with the Shadow in a loving way seems impossible because it's so many things that we do not like. We shove things into our shadow because we don't want to work with them and they usually come rearing up out o fthe darkness durring Sun and Pluto conjunctions. We either lovingly work with this energy or it literally tears us open to release the energy (which we are currently within). The Shadow will show up in our lives looking us direclty in the eyes either as a situation we dread the most...or we can diffuse the power by lovingly working with it. As we work with this energy it makes us better people- more compassionate, softer, and more accepting. I was never such an accepting person as I am now. I accept peoples hatred. I've realized I can't convince people of my worthiness, I can't convince them I'm not racist, that I am not crazy by belivieng in God or Spirituality, I can't convince them that what most spiritual healers do uses more psycholgoy (color, smell, sound, etc) then therapists, and I've accepted that everyone- even my children- have to learn these lessons on their own in their own way because it's something that cannot be ta We shoved aspects into our Shadow because we thought it would destroy us but the truth is when we work with it we realize that it makes us more flexible and better people. On Easter I had a dilemma. The Mother In Laws caregiver- I dont know if she's a nurse or not- was going to be here. I thought about what to do because I was taught never to leave people out. Ross and his Father call them 'the help' instead of their vocation which I find distasteful. I didn't want to leave her out so I decided to treat her like an honored guest just like his parents. I set a place for her at the table, gave her a See's Candy Egg like everyone else and thanked her for coming for Easter. She insisted on doing the dishes as payment and I discovered that she is a fascinating person. Her name was Cara and she's from Rhodonesia and she left her family to come to the states and do this job I could never do because I would become attached. That continual loss would be too painful. She wanted to see the world beyond the captial Rhodesia and she was willing to pay that price of doing a job I would never do. In the course of our discussion I told her I could not do what she does and she confessed even her husband doesn't understand. I gave her a big hug and thanked her for coming because she was by far the best part of Easter. I kind of think of my daughter Michelle (who Cara held and she held Katie too but Michelle realy loved her hugs) who runs towards the playground with an open heart saying, "New Friends! New Friends!" Which makes my heart feel so full and then break when I see kids so closed down that they turn away her earnest frienship- already bitter and unable to form a connection. Society has shoved all fo the 'undesireables' as Hilary Clinton called them, into the far reaches of the internet, and there is a hint that they will be coming back (will Elon get a hold of Twitter and bring back Trump?) With Chaos energy popping up (which was around when Trump won last time) and the Democrats unable to accept that their policies and the people they held up as heros are being rejected...Trump has a good chance of being the next President. These mid-terms are the usual rejection of the current president failing to do what they promised (I've never had a single president deliver on their promises except Trump who did so in a half-assed manner). People are good at shoving the painful peoplein their life- the psychologically unwell or the elderly- into homes out of sight. Clara was teling me about an attorney who's mother had weeks to to a month at most to live. She wanted to die at home but he couldn't be bothered to be with her for week or month- this woman that gave birth to him. So he put her into a home who could tell him the day she would most likely die so they could say goodbye but didn't have to spend so much time with her. We do the same with the Homeless people. They have family, part of trying to get them off the street is often reaching out to loved ones who know they're family members are homeless and don't help because they know it's almost impossible to actually help them because they have to want to change. As I've said before most homeless people are mentally ill and unable or unwilling to navigate the world of rent and dependable work. Even the Empire of the United States that has been shoved into the Shadow of the United States that beleives that we were always the heros and liberatrs in the world. As Biden's fumblinig revealed that he doesn't care how many Ukranians die, that the governments interst lies in what Ron Paul calls, "Fighting to the last Ukranian," solely to undermine Putin's government instead of peace and saving civlians...the Shadow Government and it's real purpose of existing solely for profit is coming to the surface. That Shadow is what we are working with this month. Again, no one really is a villian except to their own nature- giving into greed or pleasure (when it comes to drug addicts who chase the high at all costs even if it means they end up homeless). As I said this year is one where people will try to indulge in their pleasure- especially after two years of lockdowns- but won't be able to because it just won't be there. With Chaos on Earth- literally Taurus reprsents Earth- supply chains and food disruptions are going to be a major factor...and all of it is going to push us towards healing that Shadow that causes people to reach for that piece of chocolate, that cigarette, that alcohol, or drug...so it's better if we do this with love then cold turkey. This Full Moon is a lightening bolt of energy. The planets are spread out but there is a bit of tension. There is now a Stellum in Taurus but plenty of energy remains in Aquarius and Pisces.
Overwhelmingly, as with this entire Moon Cycle there is an energy of a fresh start. The funny thing here is that I totally forgot when creating the Grid for the April New Moon that I had pulled Citrine as the Oracle Stone for this Full Moon. The energy of Citrine is so perfect for this Full Moon that I am really surprised. I'm really curious to see what my future self of 2022 will think of this synchroncity when I revisit this blog to write my Full Moon meditation. Will I be laughing? I sure hope so! The Astrology The Moon in Libra is at is 26 degrees that breaks down to 8. This is the number for reciprocal energy. This heightens the energy of Libra that's all about justice and balance. The Sun is still in Aries with Chrion and Eris but is not conjunct either. So, we still have that intiating energy that we had with the New Moon. Mercury is conjunct Uranus in Taurus and Venus in Pisces are in Sextile. There is a balance between our mind (Mercury) that is focused on a shocking Earth experience (Uranus influence) while our heart, (Venus) Sextile to Uranus and in response to the seismic events, is more focused on humanity or unity depending on where we are on the path of the Seeker. Mars is making positive aspects to both the Sun and Moon so we have the Willpower to bring balance in this Intiating energy of Aries. Saturn is also supporting the Sun and Moon with a Sextile and Trine respectively. This is the energy of moving forward slowly and thoughtfully. Neptune is still conjunct Jupiter so we are hearing that instinctual siren call of our Collective Unconscious. Pluto is one of the points of tension as it's squaring the Sun and Moon while it's energy is enhanced by Sextiling Jupiter. Pluto almost seems to be saying, "Hey, we're not ready to move on quite yet there is still work to be done here in Capricorn." The North Node is another point of tension as it still squares Saturn opposing the restriction of this New beginning. At the same time it has a harmonious Sextile to Neptune, Sextile to Jupiter and Trine to Pluto. So, our destiny is to heed Neptune's call as the old systems come to an end. Meanwhile, Lilith is Square to Neptune and Jupiter denying that Siren call. Yet, she is forming harmonious aspects to the Sun and Moon. She, at least, approves of a balanced approach to this New Beginning. Oracle Stone: Citrine This is one of the most powerful stones out there. This stone represents brilliance, joy and abundance. This stone works with the Solar Plexus Chakra and if you're having any trouble with Will Power it's the stone to have on hand. Conclusion I'm writing this from September of 2021 so...if there is no mediation I didn't get to writing one. I do intend to return as soon as possible but for now I'm just including my overall impression of the reading without sharing my meditation on how I've seen the themes of this Moon Cycle reflected on my life. Overwhelmingly, this New Moon Cycle appears to be about an abundant fresh start. At the same time there is a bit of a mystery here as though the process of that fresh start isn't known. This is a curious with both the Emperor Tarot Card and Lynx suggesting there is some unseen mystical element at play here. I'm very interested to see how it goes. Mediation I have attempted to write this meditation at least three times and the blog is just not saving. So, I'm going to keep this sweet and simple. This is a stream of consciousness blog without auto correct. This Full Moon brings more of the stuck in the mud energy that I described in my April Medicene Stones blog. Saturn and Pluto are indicating that the tendrils of the old ways- the people wanting to ignite the economy by becoming involved in a war or trying to force regime change that our geriatric represenatives, sentaors and president- are still there. While progress has been made it is slow going because it has not yet reached or affected those in power. The Democratic Party is going to implode over the next to years as economic strive continues and no one steps up into a leadership role. The Republicans- the old War Hawks and Business Loop Hole Inforcers- are completely out of touch with their base and they can't create a coherent message. Overwhelmingly, as the Democrats go to extreme with the Woke nonsense and the Republicans can't figure out what they stand for...more and more people are disavowing political parties. This is fantastic news. Even better is that the public is not being sucked into the War Propaganda. Some people are- the people in their seventies that are totally conditioned to thinking that war is neccesary- but the newer generations- especially those who remember the Iraq War- are staunchly against it. People are far more excitined about the rising gas prices and infaltion in food prices. Again, this is great news because it indicates the USA citizens thrist for war is completely gone. Yet, as Rick Levine and Lee Harris mentioned in their monthly energy reports, the new energy being initiated this month is not going to manifest within a month. We are going to see the repurccusions of the seed being planted now play out over the next two years. Personally, I am in that 'wait and see' mode of life. Things are slowly changing for the better in my life. There has been a big shift towards freedom and independence aided by the Husband getting a sifnificant raise. At the same time I'm waiting to see if he changes his every day behavior- will he finally build the compost structure that we bought stuff for six years ago? I'm not holding my breath that his behavior will change. At the same time I've come to accept certain things about myself. There is a need for a heart to heart conversation with the Husband but the timing is off. Thta will probably not happen until June or July at the earliest. I don't want to have the conversation around the kids and we only average one date day per month (I wouldn't want to put the pressure on our bdabysitters for more than that since they have their own lives). I've been looking forward to some things and I'm far more interested in those experiences. More then likely, similar to our attempt at attending Therapy in 2015 (granted he thought I was faking my pyshcological problems them and though that the therapist hated him) and the contract we made a couple of years ago...he will not change. I will try, however, to teach him now to de-escalate me (he escalated my panic attack into disassocation by trying to argue with me over money and threatening to take me to the psychiatric hospital...and then giving me a very high dose of an old pschiatric medication I didn't know he had). I have no desire to end the marriage (the only way I got him to stop attacking him when I was having the panic attack was by saying I wanted a divorce and then his entire attitude changed) so I'm in this situation where I just have to wait and see what he does. The way things are is not horrible... aside from the annual fight that tirggers a panic attack...most of the time things are really good. The fact that I can't recall a time we had a really harmonious reliationship, except when I was working 50+ hours a week and hardly saw him- is pretty sad. Our relationship was never built on intimacy and was the best when we only saw each other on the weekend. He is wonderful at communicating on the phone. I know that some people will say that I'm in a cycle of abuse and that I'm enabling him, etc. Relationships are far more complicated then psychologists or socialists describe so I reject that simpilisitc point of view and the idea that relationships can be perfect. While I can say that it was co-dependent at certapin tmes- especially in 2015 when I was going through the grieving process after Lily died- but I'm the one with the stronger and more decisive personality so that label doesn't fit our relationship (similar to how the current psychiatric treatement doesn't actually apply to my case- endless psychiatric drugs that I argue caused this condition because this never happened until I was put on psychiatric drugs when I left the abusive relationship with the ex-husband- doesn't make sense for a problem that occurs like clock-work only once a year). This is why society's current one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and almost anything on a socieal level (gender identity anyone? Social engineering? "Education" which is just a form of psychioligical conditioning with horrible human rights violations- just look at the indigenous history with that!) do not work and must be rejected. As a society we must do better. So, that's where things are...the hints and indication of big changes but they won't actualt grly happen for a couple of years. That summarizes the frustarting energy of this month...and this month is mostly harmonious. The rest of this year, however, starting with next months Moon Cycle Uranus and the North Node are the major influences. We are going to be bombarded by chaos. The Russian Incursion into Ukraine is just the start of the chaotic and shocking events that will unfold from now until next March. So, make sure you have plenty of food stocked up (we do) because we are going to have food shortages, crazy economic pains and who knows what else happening the rest of this year through next March. Those who are not awake and independent thinkers are going to be shook. I doubt anyone will come out of this period of time that we are entering holding the same beliefs. The November elecitons in the United States are gong to be wild. Even better is that no one is falling References: Perakis, Athena. (2021) Sage Goddess. www.SageGoddess.com Victor, Arisa. (2009) High School Astrolgoy. Fraternity Of The Hiddne Light. Carson,James and Sams, Jamie. (1999). Medicene Cards. St. Martins Press New York, Ny. Hoffman, Edward. (1998) The Hebrew Alphabet A Mystical Journey. Raincoast Books. British Columbia Dobin, Rabbi Joel C. (1999). Inner Traditions International. Rochester Vermont Callahan, Kathy. (2010). The Path of the Medicene Wheel. Trafford Publishing. BC Canada. Lembo, Margaret Ann. (2013) Crystals, Minerals, and Stones. llewellyn. Woodbury, MN Lotterhand, Jason. (1989) Thursday Night Tarot. New Castle Books. Los Angeles California I was thinking about sharing a blog about the Aries New Moon but I was a bit late on that and so I've decided to share the stones I'm working with in my medicene bag this much.
The Virgo Full Moon had a sense of finality about it. For me, there was an energy of a big ending. My mindset in regards to my marriage (and I've heard two other women say the same thing which is weird) hit a crisis point and totally changed. I won't go into details but something that had been driving a wedge between my husband and I is finally over. The Ending was dramatic and a bit traumatic but in many ways changed everything for me. He was in a situation that he wanted out of and didn't know how to get out of so I had to karate kick him in the butt to get him out of the situation. He didn't appreciate it and I didn't appreciate it but at the end of the day the total breakedown ended up being a breakthrough. I can't say it's over. I'm not sure he's not going to fall back into those negative patterns. I will have to monitor the situation and continue to exert an effort to ensure that we are making progress instead of regressing. After those major changes this Moon Cycle is both mysterious, secretive and regenerative. Yet, I can say (and I've seen this reflected in others already) getting going with so much energy in Pisces is just...it's difficult. I feel as though I'm spinning my wheels in mud. We have Jupiter, Neptune, and Venus in Pisces. Neptune is the ruler of Pisces, Jupiter is the ancient ruler of Pisces, and Venus is exalted in Pisces. Mars will be in Pisces by our Fully moon this cycle...so we have an incredible amount of energy in tihs boundless and free floating energy. We also have the super rare Neptune and Jupiter conjuction in Pisces that everyone in the astrological community is excited about. To me this is, on the negative side, the siren call of Group Think/Hive Mind of Spirit and on the positive side it is a very spiritually potent time. Venus will be conjuncting these to planets as well really testing us to see if we can stay individuated at a time when all the followers are swarming their respective 'king' or 'queen' of the anthill moment. We are truly starting a new Story in our lives. Hopefully, we released anything that did not benefit and we're entering into this new cycle with a hopeful heart. The upcoming Libra Full Moon seems to be the culmination point where we really decide what our future is going to be...will we repeat the patterns of the past (World War 3 on the collective level with Biden openly admitting his adminstration's goal is a long term war against the Russian oligarchs resulting in a regime change in Russia) or are we going to be proactive soverign citizens intelligent to see the big picture in our own unique way? The New Moon was in Aries which has a fiery regenerative energy. This period of time- both Astrologically and with the Indigenous Medicene Wheel- represents youthfulness. Fire, the Southern direction, is where we take action to change our lives. With so much water energy (we have some weight in Taurus with Mercury, Chiron, the North Node and Eris...but what happens when dirt becomes weight- mud, and we're just spinning our wheels). With the Saturn/Mars conjunction that just happened in Aquarius- the sign of innovation- we may feel stuck in the old pattern unable to apply our new ideas. This New Moon was conjunct Chiron and it's initiating a cycle of healing that we will visit about this time next year when Chiron will be conjunct the North Node. Given the Aquarian energy I say that Individuality will rule the day. Humanity has changed. The average global citizen does not support war...nor other powers intervening despite every Propaganda provocation being used on the populace. We've all seen the manipulation for what it is and who it benefits. I'm mostly working with the Sacral Chakra which can be very challenging for me. This Chakra is the one that gives us self- confidence. When this Chakra is aligned and working to it's full capacity we have the magnetism and ability to attract our dreams. With all of this spacy etheric Psices energy activating our Crown Chakras staying grounded and working with the lower chakras is key to getting through this experience with as littel trubuleance as possible. This is the last month of good energy foe the year. After this major chaos, with Uranus on the North Node, is going to shake us out of our normal routine. I would never have guessed that the supply chian issues that I saw coming this year, and the potential for FedCoin to be introduced, would be because we decided to wage an economic war on Russia on a size and scale that hs never been seen before and seriously threateneds the dollar as the World Reserve Currency (which, for the world might be a good thing, but as a US citizen may be a bad thing). With the USA Pluto return tearing down the Shadow Empire (New World Order), Biden blundering on an unimaginable level and the government corruption being laid bare for all to see...we may be in for a wild ride focused on just surviving the chaos going on in the outer world until this time next year. So, to keep me going so I don't sit on the couch watching Marvel movies and eating Ben and Jerry's Caramel Sutra... Here are the mostly fiery stones I'm working with this month: Red Jasper: This is our Oracle Stone for the month. This is a Sacral Chakra stone of Regeneration. Brecciated Jasper: Also a red Jasper Sacral Chakra stone. This one is a little different. At some point it broke and another mineral, the white portion. I call this the Phoenix Stone because it was destroyed and was reborn. Carnelian Chip: Athena from Sage Goddess calls this Sacral chakra stone a mineral form of Caffine. After two years of crazy intensity burn out and being tired is understandable but this is not the Month to sit on the sidelines. Orange Gold Stone: This gorgeous Sacral Chakra stone is one of ambition. Created by alchemists using conductive copper this stone inspires us to reach for what seems impossibe. Que Sera Stone: The name of this stone literally means "what will be." This is a stone of tender acceptance and surrender. At some point a caterpillar surrenders it's sense of self to transform into a butterfly. Kunzite: I almost always have this sweet heart chakra stone in my medicene bag. This is the stone of romance and relationship. Hypersenthe: I always have this in my medicene bag and I recently purachsed a ring from Sage Goddess. This Root Chakra stone provides grounding, soothing and peaceful support to help combat anxiety. Conclusion That's it for now. I hope to have a Full Moon Meditation. I am very busy with Easter and Easter plans. In fact, I'm not expecting ot have a good heart to heart talk with the husband until June at the earliest because so much is going to happen in the next two months. Almost right after Eater we go into Mothers Day and then Fathers Day...then Birthdays start happening in my family. I like to say as soon as we hit June the year goes down hill from there in a rush. I'm wishing you well, hoping you won't get swept away with this Pisces energy, and hoping the world doesn't dissolve into destructive Group Think. Keep individuted. Question everything. Our Oracle Stone for this month is Red Jasper. This is an Earth Star Chakra stone Sage Goddess and Magaret Ann Lembo say that it is a stone of grounding and regeneration.
I think we could use some regeneration! The Month of April is always one symbolic of Regeneration to me. From the womb of the Earth springs the new life of plants and animals have their young. Symbolically Spring is the Rebirth of the Multiplicity from the One (symbolized by Winter where life seems to be latent/sleeping like the Void). We have the symbolic Rebirth in the Easter resurrection of Jesus. The return of the full power of the Light of Self Awareness that is described in the bible as first appearing over the "Waters of the deep" (the Void). On the same day some still celebrate Ostara- the day the Goddess Eostre (the name sake for Easter) is celebrate. Eostre is the Goddess of the Dawn. We color Easter Eggs to represent Fertility and the colors of Spring. Interestingly, India's festival of Holi falls on the next day. Also a Spring Celebration it is focused on the love of Krishna and Radha (the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine whom I have on my Altar). On this celebration people throw colors all over one another. Both of those celebrations are an Rabbit Hole of fascinating revelations and symbolisim that you can and should explore. The theme of regeneration is perfect for these holidays! |
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