New Moon in Libra: Universal Reset

In a month that found us energetically and emotionally put to the test, Friday's New Moon can feel like a breath of fresh air. It feels like a potent rush of energy that is helping us to heal what came forward this month and move forward with intention. 

All week the energy has been building and Friday is the crescendo-the climatic culmination of what is proving to be a radical time for great change. We are seeing this on the broader stage as we hear of acts of cruelty against our citizens who are treated as less than and citizens no longer willing to sit idle. We are witnessing a growing gap between our government and the people. We stand defiantly against a man who proudly displays racist, sexist and generally abhorrent behavior and stand on the edge of a turning point as we shift to a more feminine flow of power. 

We are seeing it on a personal level as our wounds begin to surface, unwilling to be ignored. We are shedding layers of limitation, toxic relationships, jobs, behaviors and thoughts and opening to a new, stronger and more luminous, version of ourselves. And its been hard as fuck. 

But Libra encourages us to work it out. To find a place of balance in our lives, our relationships and our work. Jupiter, now in Libra for the next 12 months, urges us to expand into greatness. To explore how we show up for ourselves and for the world. How do we make ourselves available to those we interact with? How can we be a shining light in a world that at times can seems so dark?

Because in truth the world is not dark-it simply needs more of us stepping into our light and directing it outward rather than simply holding it for ourselves. We need more people willing to speak up, take action, create and be bold in their most authentic expression. The world needs more of us to break open, get real, rub against our greatness until we are raw and then spread love like wildfire. 

Today we accept the challenge. We begin anew and step forward without fear or anxiety but with the utmost faith that we can be better. That this world can be better. And that now is the time to demand that our inner and outer worlds reflect the potency of our divine and brilliant selves.

Blessing Or Curse: How To Soar During Mercury Retrograde

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Mercury retrograde is rocking his stuff yet again!! Mercury officially stations retrograde on August 30th in Virgo and lasts until September 22nd. The shadow period for this transit is two weeks prior and post the event so the effects will be felt until October 6th.  For those of you in the dark when someone laments how Mercury Retrograde is royally causing complications with their cars, electronics, communication, overall state of well being let me explain.

At certain periods Mercury slows and appears to move backwards in the sky. Being the planet of communication when this happens we often times see that there are disruptions to things such as those mentioned above as well as the overused warning to not try anything new, not to sign contracts or make any major purchases during the time that Mercury is moonwalking across the sky.

Now don’t get me wrong-Mercury retrograde can be a pain in the ass. "Can" being the operative word. I do not subscribe to the ideology that this is a period of time when we must hide under our beds anxiously awaiting the next obstacle or challenge to arrive. It actually can be a very empowering time when the rare chance to redo something from our past is offered to us.

When I contemplate Mercury retrograde I think of the prefix “re” and its many iterations. Lets just brainstorm a few here.

Redo

Redecorate

Reassess

Retry

Remember (not a prefix so much but I think still applicable.)

Reuse

Reacquaint

Recalculate

Reaccustom

Readjust

Rebelieve

These are just a few and I definitely had to have some help from Websters-you can check out their entire list here.

The idea behind this shift in perspective is to help us all to understand that this is a time when we really have some serious momentum behind us to go back over something we didn’t quite figure properly. In the past, this has meant a chance for me to revisit (another RE word!!!) past relationships and patterned problems in past relationships. I have sometimes used this opportunity wisely by gaining a higher awareness and sometimes I have resorted (whew, another "re"; I’m on FYIAH!) to behaving in the same way I did previously. The idea being that sometimes we learn and sometimes we don’t. ;p

A chance to redo something whether large or small is a gift. It’s a chance to see where we need to learn and yes, sometimes it’s a lesson we still don’t nail it the second (or third!) time around. What I encourage is that we all enter this period of Mercury retrograde with a heart full of expectation and wonderment at the chance to do something again. How often do we get a cosmic do-ever?
In the case of Mercury Retrograde we see this cosmic opening just a few times a year and it is not a time to waste.
Its important to evaluate how we interact with our thoughts, those around us and our current station in life. We can bemoan that life is not going as we would like it to or we can see that there are deep pockets of inspiration, learning and real magic to be done. It requires that we journey into ourselves, and sometimes the less than savory sides of ourselves. We must dance with the shadows so we can uncover the numinous journey before us. We may have no clue how life is going to unfold for us but we can ensure that we grow and transform any challenge or perceived negative into something truly and gloriously positive.

Full Moon In Aquarius: Me into We

This morning we welcomed the Full Moon in Aquarius a chance to rise to a higher perspective. This is a chance to turn me into we. To reach out and witness the world around us, the injustices, the slaughter, the pain that so many are facing and do something about it. 

While Aquarians may not be the most outwardly emotional people they have a heart of gold that bleeds for those who have been wronged or who suffer under unthinkable conditions. This sign gifts us today with the opportunity for growth and expansion not for the self but for the world at large. 

Today we have a chance to remember that what is done to the parts affects the whole. The cultures of antiquity understood that to act with Wisdom is to act with awareness that we are all connected. There is no separation despite what our culture has driven into us. We are not better than others because we may have something they do not. 

Perhaps the greatest gift offered by this full moon, aside from knowing we can help create connection, is the chance to make change. Old foundations are being torn asunder. We no longer must continue thinking and doing as we always have. In this great time of transition everything that further divides will erode and be destroyed. This applies to what is within us and what we offer to the world.  Do not resist or cling but open freely to the process. Give to yourself and give of yourself. 

Are You Ready For Abundance?

For the past several months we have experienced massive energetic shifts and downloads which have been focused on releasing that which no longer serves in preparation for the Lionsgate opening which takes place today. 

Since the blue moon on July 31st this shift has become more noticeable as the energy sought to shake foundations and clear out the old. This is something we have all felt and struggled with as we felt the pressure created from old habits, outdated ways of thinking and living as well as relationships which have lost their positive power. We have watched, sometimes helplessly, as people left our lives. 

These experiences force us to confront our sense of strength, power and perseverance. Many of us have struggled to feel a sense of purpose, worth and importance in the face of feeling the weight of our mistakes as well as a sense of rejection or abandonment by those who we held in high regard in our lives. 

We have questioned "whats the point" more than once over the course of the last month and perhaps even wondered if we were on the right path. These questions were not signs of weakness nor were they meant to make us feel worthless. Rather these were necessary shadows to walk among in order to gain deeper insight into who we are, what we want and what we are capable of. 

This gate opening is one of the most profound downloads we will receive this year. It helps us uncover hidden strengths and powers and coaxes out our most authentic self. It is an opening for us to step into our full power and make massive shifts in our lives that assist us in walking through the Lionsgate and become the creatrix of our life. 

Today is a day to spend in some quiet meditation to receive your download and focus in on where you are, what you have gone through over the last few months and just what this has to teach you about what you are capable of. Spend time visualizing and emotionalizing your desired life. What does it look like? What does it feel like? What actions must you take to make this a reality? 

What beliefs, emotions, people, behaviors must be cleared away for good for this reality to take root in your life? The actions we take today have potency. Potency for a little to go a long way. Power to see things through when perhaps before we would lose steam. Power to watch the last few months of the year turn into the greatest of your life. 

I wish you all a most blessed, powerful and sacred experience today and every day! 

Laura

August Tarotscopes

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5 Do's & Don'ts of Navigating Mars Retrograde

On April 17th/18th Mars will begin its retrograde, lasting until June 29th/30th. Mars retrograde can feel a bit like walking through water- you know where you want to go but there is such resistance to just about everything that you quickly grow lethargic trying to make any progress. 

The red planet retrogrades every two years. Last time Mars retrograded  was March/May of 2014 through Libra. That transit was far more passive aggressive than this transit. This time Mars retrogrades first through Sagittarius and then through Scorpio. This lends a near volcanic energy to the event. 

Those ruled by Mars such as Aries and Scorpio will find themselves most affected. In this case perhaps in a more positive manner as it will be calming. Each will be less aggressive, impatient and more apt for sitting back and observing than pushing an agenda. 

In general we will all feel a bit more capable of detaching from personal feelings in order to see a situation from the larger picture but only if the environment is just right. If we are challenged, if we are pushed or otherwise triggered in some way the reaction is likely to be amplified.

The first phase of Mars' retrograde takes place in Sagittarius from 4/18-5/28 and carries with it a rather adversarial tone. We are lions on the prowl and its the thrill of the chase that will drive us. This is great for our libido (Mars rules sex and war!) and will have us running after anything which gives chase. The key is to 1) watch impulsivity (attached to another? May not want to go chasing tail just because it appears juicy) and 2) remember that anything started during this phase tends to fizzle out with this phase. 

As we move into the second phase of Mars retrograde through Scorpio on 5/28-6/30 the energy shifts to feast or famine. We are not allowing anything to stand in our way and are resolved to win at all costs. So much so that our blame game will be strong. We will find anything and anyone to blame the shit that goes wrong as long as it absolves us of any responsibility. 

So whats a Goddess to do during Mars retrograde? Well sit back, relax and let me run down 5 do's and don'ts of this phase. 

1. Save the drama for your mama.

When Mars is retrograde small matters become massive, foundation destroying, arguments at the drop of a hat! Now may not be the time to have contentious discussions especially if you are the initiator. The rule with Mars retrograde is that the initiator is often the loser-so unless you are prepared to admit defeat later chances are any arguments should wait until after 6/30.

2. Do compromise.

In the event, and lets face it with life the event is likely, that you cannot avoid contentious topics for 2 months then its time to put aside personal agenda and look at where you can compromise, safely. This is not about being a doormat but understanding that pursuing and making our personal agenda top priority is going to cause small issues to turn into massive issues. Instead work hard to find a middle ground that can respect the thoughts and feelings of everyone involved. 

3. Hold off on breaking up or divorce. 

If you are to initiate the break up or divorce chances are once Mars goes forward at the end of June you will regret your decision. On top of that our impulsivity in emotional matters is going to be off the hook so its best to wait on making decisions about our relationships until the emotional dust has settled. Popping off at the mouth that you want a divorce in the middle of a nasty fight may be satisfying in the moment but its not going to last much beyond that. 

4. Figure out what you want.

This is a great time for evaluating where you are at, whether it feels authentic and pleasing and if not dig into what changes you want to make. This is a fantastic opportunity for taking stock of what things and people you invest in. Are you getting a return on your investments or have things gone stale or even detrimental? I encourage you to get deeply in touch with what you want and see to it that when Mars goes direct again you have a plan to put in place to really create yourself and your world. 

5. Do not begin new things.

While now is a great time for taking stock of what you want out of life it is not the time to implement any new things. Anything started during Mars retrograde will immediately run into obstacles. When retrograde the flow of Mars and its strength, power and dedication is interrupted. This means that challenges, frustrations and glitches will plague new ventures of any sort right from the start. You want to give your great ideas the best launching pad so wait until you have the much needed oomph of Mars moving forward!

Now you are set up and loaded with tools to go through Mars retrograde empowered and ready! Retrogrades can certainly put a few challenges on the path but they also offer us a wealth of opportunity as well. Take some time evaluating how you can best use this transit before the fun begins on Sunday/Monday-trust me, you will thank me for it later!

With endless love,

Laura

New Moon January 9th 2016

January 9th marks the first New Moon of 2016 and it is all going down in the sign of Capricorn.

Capricorn is not exactly known for its freewheeling ways and frankly, that is ok. The energy of the goat is exactly what we need right now.

After the sequins, confetti and champagne of the new year now is the time that we bring our feet back down to earth and start making a plan for the new year. Capricorn is the steadfast workhorse of the zodiac. They know what they want and they have no troubles with busting their ass to get it. Like the goats that scale impractical terrain on the cliff side of a mountain there is nothing that Capricorn cannot do when it sets its mind to something.

Think of what you can do with this energy! 

Its time to make a game plan.

What resolutions have already started to flitter out this first week of the new year? Which were meant to? Now we are being called to take a hard look at what it is that we desire to make of 2016. This is the year we are reminded that what we do or do not accomplish is direction proportionate to the amount of effort that we put into our lives. There are quite a few of us who will face each day, week and month on auto pilot; doing the same things over and over again.

But not us. We know that January holds mega magic and its all right there for the taking. We need only hold out our hands and grab a handful.

Let’s use this energy to our advantage.

So write yourself a letter. Tell yourself just what you are capable of. Just what you can do with this year if you already knew that you couldn’t fail. And you know what? Remind yourself that even if you do fail it doesn’t matter-at least you were doing SOMETHING. In my book that is far better than doing NOTHING.

Fill this letter to the brim of empowerment letting yourself know just how bodacious and fucking fabulous you are. And then write yourself one back.

Honor that awesome Goddess within who likes to remind you that you are more than your ego, more than your insecurities. Let her know that you are no slouch and that this year you’ve got plans. Big plans.

Make a list.

What are those plans? Get detailed. Get fancy. Grab yourself an awesome journal and some pens that beg to be written with and begin to make a list of the things you want to do this year. Large and small. Important and trivial. Rock some serious pie eyes here and dream BIG. Chances are you are going to never run out of things to write once this energy gets flowing so stop when you feel called.

Now, even though you likely have things written that there are not enough days in the year to accomplish this list brings it all front and center. You can then take this list and organize it. What do you want at the top of that list? What can you weed out and put on a list to go in the treasure box for another time to be added to another list? This is where you get more discerning-do you really want to lose 10lbs or do you just feel that you “should”. Be merciless – if it doesn’t really seem to excite you deep within your being then get rid of it for another time. Its not that it doesn’t have meaning, its just not for you right now.

Now its time to put together a plan of action.

Get in touch with those who have done what you want to do. Ask them what they have to share about accomplishing this goal. What did they learn? What do they wish they did differently?

Asking those who have attained what you desire is a fantastic way to get a handle of practical things you can do to make things happen. They are a pool of resources and information that is priceless.

Find your tribe and thrive!

Now surround yourself with others who are as dedicated to their advancement and well being as you are. It doesn’t matter if your goal is to be fearless and expansive or to score a 6 figure promotion. Find your tribe and learn the value of support in being surrounded by those who share your goal.

Lastly show yourself some love. Write a letter to yourself every time you feel like giving up. Write a letter to yourself just because. Take some time to honor your hard work and daring with some sacred self-care. You have an immeasurable amount of power contained within.

Starting these projects now and getting serious about accomplishing them means that we are not the salmon who is trying to swim upstream. We have a vast amount of energy that the Universe is extending to us to help us get things done and not a moment too soon.

While Mercury may be retrograde that is not the only transit of relevance this New Year. This New Moon may very well set the tone for the remainder of your year. It’s a day wherein you can say goodbye to limits of the past and sashay into 2016 with a renewed sense of power and capability. What would you do if you knew that even if you failed you would still succeed?

Happy New Moon, loves!