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What New Moon Seed(s) Are You Planting?

9/20/2017

What New Moon seed(s) are you planting? Over the course of the lunar cycle, Sept 19-20th through Oct. 18th, it's providing us with a powerful time for incubating, sprouting, budding and blossoming something new. Since we are in the astrological sign of Virgo we are being offered a major life and cosmic opportunity for deep growth, healing, self- revelation and giving service.

Here are five suggestions for using this time wisely.

Moon in Virgo is offering wisdom and insight on taking care of our health(body/mind, emotions, and spirit). This is the time to pay attention to the messages from your body. It’s important to be willing to listen from the inside out. Pick one new habit or attitude as a new point of focus. Perhaps learning a unique way to meditate that is tailored to your life.
Mercury in Virgo is about gaining clarity through establishing thinking and communicating with yourself and others in a open and realistic way. This may be the time to get a planner, diary or organizing system that works for you. Most all, speak your truth.
Venus in Virgo can bring beauty and functionality together. Along with the Moon, this is the perfect time to clear things which no longer have any use. Pass things on to others. This is being of service to others in a Virgo kind of way.
Mars in Virgo is about taking action on the changes we know that are needed. Mars is the guiding planet for Aries, planet of new beginnings. With the sign of Virgo, it’s about analyzing and putting the new system into operation. Mars likes action, no procrastinating here!
Find the house(s) where you have Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars. This New Moon is a new beginnings one that works in a very grounded, and "let's get it done way". With the fall equinox occurring on Sept. 22, it's a magnificent time to declare your own Manifesto.

Three Remedies for Using New Moon Energy

What unique quality will you seek during this lunar cycle? Use this prompt to help you write your” New Moon Manifesto”.
Virgo is guided by the planet Mercury. Another helpful remedy is to chant the seed mantra “Hum” any time you need to relax, calm and sooth yourself. This mantra is associated with the throat chakra.
Here's one last thing. All of us are being called to service in our world. Our planet Earth is in a deep healing situation, just as each one of us is feeling these momentous changes. Our collective healing remedy, is to reach out in whatever way resonates with each of us.

Let our hearts be the guide in the service that we give.

Let's connect during this Lunar Cycle. Looking forward to seeing and chatting soon. Here's my G+: bit.ly/moonis

Always Yours in AstroMagic
Ruth xx

Where is the New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Your Chart?

8/21/2017

Part Two: 12 House Descriptions Mini Guide:
Where does the New Moon and Solar Eclipse Land For You?:

Aries guided by Mars. House of beginnings. new ideas, initiative. This your “self image, me zone” and your way of communicating introducing yourself to the world. This is the opportunity to step out, be independent and clear about taking courage action. Journal Question, what is your heart’s desire and how do you want to be known in an authentic and insightful way?
Taurus guided by Venus. House of values inner resources (talents, abilities, self-esteem) Also house of financial possessions, assets and money. This is the house of understanding the process of building and creating by envisioning what is desired from the inside out. Journal Question: how can you value, confidently believe in yourself and your inner resources, as you acknowledge what you have to offer in the world?
Gemini house, guided by Mercury, House of communication, signs symbols and divination . The mind and heart come together through empowered communication. Writing and speaking are priorities. Social interactions are enhanced through clear, truthful and honest communication. Also house of siblings. Journal Question: how do can you speak and communicate your heart’s desire more powerfully and confidently?
Cancer guided by the Moon, House of home, family, ancestors. Deepest levels of personal comfort, safety, security and what gives a sense of emotional self worth. Reflect back on the home of origin and parenting experience, which provided the foundation for the feeling of home and safe haven inside yourself. Journal Question: what do you need in order to experience inner comfort, peace and home life which feels emotionally and creatively nurturing to self and others?
Leo guided by the Sun, House of joy. creativity, fun. Here is where leading from the heart in generosity of spirit, laughter and loving fun play happens. Interactions with children and the” inner child” offer opportunity to experience the yearnings of the artistic self that’s seeking expression. New romance and companionship also trigger beauty and creativity. Journal Question: how can you release your heart’s desire by letting your creative light shine, in order to reach your full life purpose and potential?
Virgo house guided by Mercury. House of body/mind/spirit self well-being. Here health, work, organization, service to others, as well as development of new life system for renewal of daily routines. Notice of what needs attention in health, work, or what is out of alignment in these areas. Commit to change and develop some new ways of doing things. Journal Question: how are you willing to make your own well-being, health and work a priority and focus in your life?
Libra house guided by Venus. House of love, marriage, business partnerships and mediation. Here is where balance between the desires and needs of others are weighed and considered with your own. Seek truth and harmony in love relationships. Learn to distinguish differences and understand the commonalities that connects all of life. Journal Question: what do you need to understand in order to attract loving relationships that are harmonious, and to bring balance and joy into your life?
Scorpio guided by Pluto. House of intimacy, financial awareness, emotional and sexual connection. The house of occult wisdom, the hidden and mystery of cycle of death and rebirth. Emotional intensity and the deepest desire to probe into the meaning of life. Meaningful partnership with someone who can hold space for intense sexual and intimate exploration that is regenerative and raises energetic vibration. Journal Question: what old and low vibrational energies do you need to release, that are holding you back from achieving your best life?
Sagittarius guided by Jupiter. House of personal growth, expansion, seeing the big picture and philosophy of life. Here we find the quest for spiritual understanding, often through foreign travel, higher education and study. There’s a need for freedom and exploring greater horizons. Journal Question: how can you focus your faith and belief toward understanding the Divine plan for your life?
Capricorn guided by Saturn. House of acknowledgement on the world stage of fame, fortune, career, life ambitions and success. Here we find public image, acclaim, social status, and how people view your position of leadership and commitment to achieving worldly success, as you balance understanding of Divine wisdom. Journal Question: how can you achieve your worldly goals and ambitions and find emotional peace, a feeling inner confidence and spiritual purpose?
Aquarius guided by Uranus. House of hopes, dreams, friends, social/group/community connections. Here we have visionary, the ability to see beyond the conventional view of things. Intuitive awareness is important here, because many ideas, dreams and thoughts come through the non-linear way of perceiving things. Journal Question: how can you connect and be open to social interactions with others, and yet stay true to the uniqueness of your own visions and desires of your heart?
Pisces guided by Neptune. House of most secret aspects of self, what is hidden, dreams, and the collective unconscious. This is the house of spiritual and universal understanding that everything in life is related to everything else. Trusting the levels of intuitive awareness and psychic perception is the way to move in this house. The pathway is cosmic consciousness that connects to Divine intelligence. Journal Question: how can you release negative fear experiences and open even more to your creative, mystical and inspirational awareness that's channeling through your dreams and intuitive messages?

Go Out and Enjoy this Powerful Life Magic .

Cosmically and Creatively yours,

Ruth

New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Leo: "A Cosmic Marriage"

8/20/2017

Part One: What Does the Eclipse Mean for You?

The airports are busy, the freeways are jammed with vehicles, and people are rushing to and fro. Folks are buying, selling and getting the best “eclipse watching gear.” Other people are looking for the best place to watch the “marriage of the Sun and Moon” on August 21, 2017. But we all have an invitation to this wedding. Indeed, it's guaranteed to outshine any “celeb” bash, because it involves two of the biggest luminaries in the cosmic sky.

Yes, this is a cosmic “marriage” that is taking place. The Sun and Moon will be conjoined in the sign of Leo. In non-techie language, the Moon and Sun will be hugging each other. The Moon is in front of the Sun, this gives us the solar eclipse.

Since this is a New Moon, it means a new lunar cycle is also beginning for the month, August 21st- September 19th-20th. With the Moon being in front, the significance appears to be heart-centered communication and relating to others in a more profound way. This eclipse is taking center stage in many peoples' lives. Why?

Be Moon Manifesting Bold

7/25/2017

I'm popping in with this quick blog because I'm really into Moon manifesting mode. This New Moon Leo, lunar cycle is just made for bringing forth our heart's desires. I'm encouraging you to learn for yourself how to empower every area of your life through the creative and inspirational practice of "manifesting and bringing changes into your world.

What is Your Moon Sign Type?

7/20/2017

As you read the title of this blog, you’re probably asking, “what kind of question is that?” Well, it's the kind of question that gets to the heart and Moon of your astrology chart “life map”

Each and every month, the Moon transits into a new sign and house. What we each receive is a unique theme with the visiting Moon sign transit? What house is this month's Leo Moon visiting in your chart?

Here we are, almost upon the powerhouse New Moon cycle in fiery Leo, July 23rd- August 21. The August 21st, New Moon is also going to be in the last degrees of Leo, with a solar eclipse on top of it. I’ll be writing and talking more about this eclipse, because it’s a major cosmic event for gaining awareness of your life direction over the next 6-8 months. What needs to be adjusted, release and changed when the eclipse visits your Leo placement?

Remember to begin studying, reflecting, and tuning into the insights of the house(s) and connections of these two super Moon placements happening this July and August.

For now though, it’s time to fire up your jets and move into mid-summer fun, enjoyment, creative exploration, expression, play, lively communication, and joyful gatherings with other people.

Getting back to my question, “what is your Moon sign type?”. The reason I am asking this is because even though this New Moon is in Leo, your own personal natal Moon will need to be taken into account.

If you just happen to have a natal ( the sign at the time of your birth) Moon in Leo, this transit is promising to be a magical and wonderful time to make contact with your Inner Muse. We can all benefit from a bit of Moon guidance.

But Leo people are getting a bit more of this fiery inspirational energy, along with the other fire signs. Your mantra for this month: “Ask and it shall be yours”. But remember, we all have the transiting Moon in our charts somewhere, “Ask and it shall be yours, too!”

For each one of us our personal Moon sign is an emotional barometer. Your Moon sign is your inner feeling “GPS”. Every life experience, encounter, situation or circumstance is noted through your subconscious life guidance response system. Each one of us carries a catalogue of emotional patterns, bodily feeling responses, sensitivities , remembrances from the past, and a total array of connections to the inner landscape of self.

New Moon in Cancer: Manifesting Your Moon Dreams

6/23/2017

Here we are standing at the midpoint of the year. In fact, Mother Nature is starting off the summer season with a demonstration of her own intention. Want to know what it is? Of course you do.

In many parts of the country, and throughout the world, Nature is treating us to temperatures that are in the triple digits. With this kind of heat, the only thing a person can do is slow way down.

It's time to take it easy, d0 some Moon dream seed planning, find a cool place, and choose your dreams seeds to plant during this Moon cycle, June 21- July 22rd.

Indeed, this New Moon is about flow. The sign of Cancer is represent by the land and water crab that symbolizes the feminine water element. This is the time to invite yourself to take a moment, and asked, “what do I want to be, have and do in my life?”

Another Moon seed question is, "Am I seriously wanting to manifest something new and different in my life?"

This New Moon is especially powerful time for loosening your grip on things that no longer serve, or have any real meaning and impact in your life. What’s one thing that you are willing to release?

Now that you have a clean slate, what Moon dream seed(s) are you planting? I’m emphasizing release is because, wherever we have the sign of Cancer in our astrology chart, is where we need to relinquish our sometimes possessive and obsessive hold on things.

The Moon symbolizes what brings us deep emotional and psychic comfort. But it is also the sphere of patterns, habits, and often old negative attitudes, emotional patterns and beliefs systems that hold us back from flowing forward in our lives. The Moon gives us the emotional and inner ancient wisdom, that is reflected through the Sun's placement.

The sign of the Crab represents home, family, ancestral lineage emotional connections. In addition we also find a highly developed imagination and intuitive attunement with this sign. Wherever the sign of Cancer resides in your chart, there’s an inner knowing and wisdom, of when to move forward on things you want to bring forth or change.

Here' something that is not spoken about much when Cancer is mentioned, This sign has outstanding charisma and natural connection to the public. Let’s use an example of the Moon as shown in the 3rd house. If the New Moon is sitting in the 3rd house of your chart, you’re being offered an opportunity to start over in your communications.

How does your way of communicating, nurture and emotionally validate you and others? Since the 3rd house is under Mercury’s guidance and rulership, let Mercury's joyfulness lend a light- hearted vibe to your communication and social interaction.

This is the time to really get your written and spoken communications flowing. Manifest your true voice!

The third house is just one example. There are 11 more houses, and the New Moon is sitting in your power manifesting place in one of them. With this New Moon you get a chance to start over again.

Spotlight: New Moon in Gemini, with a Note from Quarter Moon Virgo

6/1/2017

First Quarter Moon in Virgo: I intended to post this blog on the New Moon in Gemini. I actually wrote it, and it was ready to go on the 25th, but I got sideswiped by a case of procrastination. As I’ve delved deeper, I’m continuing to reckon with my Gemini ascendant, and the new Moon in Gemini who conjoined for this cycle. Since this is what I call the “Me Zone”, the first house, this new Moon cycle has and is putting me on notice. "Things that are kind of mentally foggy and emotionally murky are in need of attention and more clarity, now!"

On top of this, Saturn in Sagittarius is opposing my ascendant and is emphasizing some reality checking, along with this Gemini clarity. So, what does this mean? Fortunately only a mild (this time) very clear physical symptom of being mentally fragmented and emotionally waterlogged, a deep 5th chakra cough that sounds like a “foghorn.”

It means that my natal chart reflects my lifelong dance with balancing my mental airy thoughts, with my watery psychic feeling nature. So in order to get this blog out into the world, I‘ve had to dive deep into the more subjective, intuitive, and soul reflected Moon realm, in order to come back into the solar world.

Indeed, this is a paradox, having to go in, to come back out. The Moon is about how we experience life in the inner realm of self. Mercury is the guiding planet of Gemini. It’s the master planet, the voice, collector, transmitter, and messenger of what’s happening in both the outer and inner aspects of self. Now in this quarter Moon phase in Virgo, which is also guided by Mercury, I ‘m receiving some earthy support to balance my mind and feelings, through receiving a healthy dose of Virgo practicality and clearsightedness.

Why am I sharing this with you? Learning to track the Moon phases and cycles is truly wondrous. I want to encourage you to make a commitment to yourself to begin using the Moon as your very own oracle. I adore Tarot and oracle cards, and Moon tracking is right in the big league as a personal guidance and insight system. If you want to get guidance that is personalized and customized for your unique life direction, let the Moon be your light, from the inside out.

I invite you to join my next Soul Sound Session where we're going to explore more about the Moon, and learn how it can be a major source of life guidance. www.soulsoundinsights.com/soul-sound-sessions.html

Original New Moon blog

Here we are in a powerful and reflective New Moon cycle, May 25 -June 23. A new Moon is another opportunity to re-do, start again, realign your way of being in the world. Gemini is the sign that provides the chance to get out of static definitions of how things are suppose or should be. Throughout this month the key word and action needs to be on clarity of thought, action and word.

Most basic descriptions connect Gemini with social connection, communication, and sometimes with an person whose mind is flow with a constant barrage of ideas, which is true so far as it goes. On a trivial level, the sign of Gemini is associated with people who are said to be mentally scattered and unfocused. These really strange descriptions and generalities which hardly fit any sign, and don’t reflect the essence of Gemini.

Gemini is the sign which represents the duality of life. In order to understand the differences on this plane of consciousness everything occurs as duality. We cannot have night without day, feminine without masculine, left without right, life without death, sound without silence, etc. Each pair is an expression of the continuing wholeness of life. The question is where in your astrology chart do you need to examine and bring together seeming opposites. Let’s use an example, perhaps you are a Sun, Venus, Jupiter in Gemini all placed in the 7th house.

In this instance, you are probably gifted with an ability to communicate imaginatively in all kinds of groups, and especially in your close personal relationships. You're probably hands on artistic, and have an innate understanding of how to get your ideas flowing into the world. Wherever you happen to be, people want to come and join whatever you are doing or offering. Give thanks to your Gemini versatility and imaginative mind.

Gemini is guided by the planet Mercury. Wherever Gemini sits in our astrological chart, is the entry point for the deep sifting, sorting and movement of all the thoughts, ideas and information. Gemini is a dual sign, which means this sign is always having to blend and balance both the outer linear facts(left hemisphere,mind thinking) and the inner world of imagination(right hemisphere, heart feelings). Where's Mercury" the Voice" in your chart?

Looking forward to Moon tracking and Mapping Your Story.

In Astro Magic,

Ruth

Mapping Your Moon Sign

5/5/2017

Astrology is a vast subject. In fact the study of this insight system, is a lifelong pursuit for many a practitioner. But you don’t have to become a professional reader to utilize the wonderful guidance offered in your “star chart”.

Most people understand a tidbit of Astrology through Sun sign references. Even skeptics, who have a dim view of things which smack of intuition, insight or inner guidance, often grudging say, “yea I’m a_________. The point here is that most people are fascinated with the idea that the birth chart can offer life direction.

Here’s my question. Why is it so difficult for us to understand that our unique life stories can actually be mirrored in our own personal "star maps?"

Perhaps a bit of an answer comes from the way we have all been socialized and educated to believe, that someone else must tell us who and what we are. But, by its very nature, the astrological chart, is a visual representation of a person’s own unique being, as shown through the positioning of the planetary and cosmic events at the time of birth.

All parts of your unique picture work together, to reveal why you’ve chosen to experience this lifetime in terms of life/soul purpose, interactions, situations, circumstances, people and environments. The Moon also provides each of us customized, daily and ongoing self guidance. This is an important point that I want to emphasize.

Learning and decoding, at least the basics of our own “star chart" can be helpful and liberating ”. Of course this is not to say that assistance from a professional practitioner isn't immensely helpful. Getting a full reading can be fantastic, What can add to and enrich your experience though, is being able to to discuss your own chart with some clarity and understanding. When you have spent some time getting to know the tone and feel of your "map", as a means of understanding your own life direction, you really begin to tap into your own inner treasure. Understanding the meaning, patterns and guidance in your chart is the real wealth--- knowing yourself.

In this blog, I want to discuss one planetary body that is totally familiar, but yet we don’t grasp how this astrological clue can be of major benefit. The Moon is seen as a planet, but it is really a “Luminary” right along with the Sun. Energetically these two planetary sources provide illumination both literally and figuratively. The Sun symbolized how we each possess an inner essence that is always evolving, and is revealed in the way we each show up and “shine” in life, and the world. This is the “me” part that we show to one another.

Now the Moon is the other “Luminary” part of which emanates from the inner core of self. The Moon sign is not always easy to understand, because it’s often working at the unconscious level. But, if we are willing to observe our life experiences, we can often get a grasp of how the Moon energy is manifesting. In her book, Moon Signs: The Key to Your Inner Life, world famous astrologer, therapist and writer, Donna Cunningham, writes the following:

“The most basic needs are by birth Moon sign---including what you need to feel emotionally fulfilled, secure and nurtured. Your Moon sign is a guide to your own personal needs----what they are, and how to meet them. Although some needs may be universal, we don’t all need or want the same things. There are very different sets of needs, based on the Moon sign at birth. For instance, Aquarius Moons need space and freedom, feeling confined by close family attachments, while Cancer Moons desperately need that connection to their roots. Virgo Moons need the comfort of predictable routines, while Gemini Moons need constant change.”

Of course, the Moon is important for everyone, but it is even more essential for lunar types. These are people who have the Moon featured prominently in the chart. People who are also Sun sign Cancerians “Moon people”, and where there are substantial connections between the Moon and other parts of the birth chart.

Paying attention to the natural cycles of the Moon can make our lives a lot easier and productive. By observing and learning to use the cycles and phases of the Moon may just be the key to your life success and greatness.

If you are ready to learn more about your chart, please visit me at Shillshare.
I have a free beginner level course where you can you start your own "Star Map" journey . bit.do/starchart

Yours in Star Magic,

Ruth

Tea, My Muse and the 7th Cycle

2/4/2017

Part Two

Had I fully comprehended that the bite of 7th cycle was to strike again? No.

Through a seemingly minor thing, a pimple on my temple area, I received further 7th cycle guidance. Instead of using a skin preparation to draw it out, I did the “no no” and touched it with what I thought was a gentle pressure. I wanted a quick fix. I got it alright. For the past week I’ve had a bruise, and then it scabbed over, not a pretty sight.

I‘m using my own examples, to share and emphasis the critical importance of observing this particularly powerful time of deconstruction and release. When we resist letting this natural process happen, obstacles and frustrations abound.

One finally example, that has had a successful outcome, but not before I spent countless hours on the phone, and finally having to show in person at the DMV. The situation would take 6 people, a trip to stand in line, and another wait. But the car title for a vehicle that is soon to be sent on it’s merry way, is finally clear.

Tea, My Muse and the 7th Cycle

2/2/2017

Part One:

Here it is the first of February, and my first blog of 2017 is just presenting itself to me. Whew! It feels like this year is shaping up to be a real zinger.

Most days I draw tarot or oracle cards and take note of the Moon's movement to see how the day and week is shaping up. I've regularly been getting the "Magician" which is also the card for 2017. Right now though, the Magician, Aries "New Beginnings, number One" energy has had to wait in the wings, until I navigate my yearly 7th Cycle.

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