Hello everyone, how are you feeling? How has this new moon been for you? How have all the energies above and below been for you recently?

If you’ve been sharing, speaking up, letting yourself free in ways that feel beyond the normal comfort zone, then you’ve been doing this new moon right. If you feel that you are not in it alone, or at least if you are beginning to feel less that way, then you’ve been doing this new moon right. And if you are feeling alone, then consider this a gentle reminder that you’re not…

Since Black Moon Lilith has been involved in this new moon, I hope that everyone is safe. I hope that steps are being made towards justice wherever it is needed. And I hope that we’re realizing that claiming our power and speaking our truth does not mean being an outcast or outsider. Nowadays it is the only way to find our true tribes.

Mercury retrograde, everyone loves to talk about that, right? It’s been great for me.

In Vedic astrology, retrogrades are considered good. It means that the planet is closer to the earth and brighter in the sky. So all this culture around fear is just our lovely desire to complain in the West…

Not to say that energy does not shift or reverse when a planet changes direction, but who’s to say this shifting is bad?

Anyways I digress…

Preparing for Winter

It is sad to say since I love the fall so much, but I already feel it waning. The holiday lights are coming up. The winter chills are starting to blow.

But winter is lovely too.

My prayer for this winter is that we can find the coziness and rest we all need, but that the coziness and rest would not mean isolation (unless of course we really want to isolate). May it be a time of intimacy and conversation. May it be a time of simplicity and return. May it be a time of blessings and gratitude for the divine forces at work, even if we no longer adhere to the religion of our childhood.

Speaking of which, how is Mars in Sagittarius treating you? I for one was very glad for its coming. I’ve enjoyed all the Scorpio energy. I’ve been diving into the depths with more intention and care than usual, and it’s led to a lot of learning and a lot of shedding and transformation in a good way. But as someone with a predominant air and fire focus, I can only handle so much darkness!

Mars in Sagittarius pulled me out of the underworld with a jolt and asked, where are we trying to go?

Coming Soon

My astrological studies have been deepening lately. I’ve been learning Sanskrit, which has been really fun so far. I’ve also been studying, in a slow and contemplative manner, the Nakshatras of Vedic astrology. 

I have a lot to say about those—the most traditional form of Vedic astrology, and a deeply important piece of astrology no matter who we are! But I plan to write a whole series of posts on them.

In the meantime I wish you all well. Happy almost Sagittarius season.

Feel free to leave a comment if you’d like to share what has come up for you recently. 🍂❄️🌑