Full Buck Moon in 18 Degrees Capricorn

& Purvashadha Nakshatra

July 10th, 2025

3:37pm CST

As the moon continues on her cyclical journey, she pauses fully illuminated on July 10th at 3:37pm CST in 18 degrees of Capricorn.  This is also known as the “Buck Moon” and “Berry Moon”,  and it’s a time when everything in nature starts to ripen.  In fact, it’s also known as the “Moon When the Chokeberries are Ripe, and the “Ripe Corn Moon”, signaling a time when we begin to harvest the beginnings of what we planted before. 

A Capricorn moon draws us to the earth.  We may still feel a restless, anxious energy, but it won’t be as pulling as some other full moon portals.  Instead of spinning around in our head, we may found ourselves deeply noticing our bodies and all discomforts concentrating within this temple we carry.  Don’t be surprised if you want to tend to your body under this moon.  Capricorn energy has a way of checking us back into reality, and this full moon in the sign of the “Sea-Goat” could illuminate matters around your health, wellness, or physical comfort.  Use this full moon to focus on finding more peace in your bodies—physical, mental, and emotional—so you feel more stable going into the rest of this lunar cycle and summer season.

In some traditions, this is known as the feather-molting moon, and you might go through a shedding process.  Full Moons are always a time of release, and the mid-summer moon will have you clearing out to make space for the rest of the year.  Whatever or whoever you let go of could also cause emotional waves.  While the moon is in Capricorn, the sun is in Cancer, and we’ve been navigating stormy tides since mid-June.  Jupiter, the largest planet in our galaxy, is also in Cancer, and with Mercury in expressive Leo at the same time, we may have BIG feelings to move through.  Cancer is related to the child—don’t be afraid to wail, scream, or throw a tantrum if you need to during this time, especially if that type of behavior is out of your character.  You don’t have to put your feelings on display, but sacred rage in private spaces could be incredibly effective right now.  Anytime we release what is emotionally stuck, we also open up physically tense spaces in the body.  Think of how the hard shelled-crab is quite mushy on the inside.  This moon wants you to crack your hard exterior open and let it all out!

You may continue to feel ups and downs throughout the rest of this lunar cycle.  Neptune just went retrograde the week before the full moon, and Saturn goes retrograde the week after.  Mercury goes Retrograde shortly after that.  On top of it all, Uranus—the planet of revolution, rebellion, and innovation— just shifted into Gemini for the first time in 76 years—a position it was in during World War II, The Civil War, and The American Revolution.  If you’re in America, you may be witnessing tense times in the future.  The USA is also going through its Pluto Return, and now both Pluto and Uranus are positioned in the same transits as they were during the American Revolution.  I always say Capricorn energy is serious, but this is one big reality check!  On a personal level, ask yourself how you want to progress history, rather than repeat it.  With karmic Saturn spinning backwards in aggressive Aries, it can be easy to be triggered and respond with quick reaction.  Add in that Mercury Retrograde in fiery Leo and it may be hard to hold ourselves back from old, more destructive behaviors.  In times of challenge, be civil.  In moments of frustration, breathe.  The changes we’re going through will take time to play out, and the Capricorn goat knows the top of the mountain isn’t reached overnight.  Despite all of the cosmic chaos, it is still now the Age of Aquarius overall.  This adjustment period we’re going through is breaking us down, so we can build back up stronger, better, and more connected.

This moon wants us to prioritize our energy for the rest of the year.  In Vedic Astrology this moon is in Purva Ashadha or Purvashadha Nakshatra and stands for an “earlier victory” or “invincible one”.  If we do what’s best for ourselves now at the year’s mid-point, we will be that much more ahead as solar energy wanes and we move toward darker, colder, times ahead.  Same as the west, there is also an aspect of harvest in this moon.  Purvashadha is represented by a winnowing basket—a tool used to separate grain.  This lunar mansion can also be symbolized by a fan or an elephant’s tusk.  Both are used for moving air and clearing things out of the way.  Use this moon to highlight what and who is important in this chapter of your life, and give yourself permission to let go of all else standing in your way.

This is an important moon to prioritize your mind’s attention.  Found from 13-26 degrees of Sagittarius, this 20th of the 27 nakshatras is ruled by Venus and promotes the harvesting of wisdom as much as food.  Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, is currently with the Sun and illuminating the moon, encouraging us to focus on bigger picture things that help us get ahead.  Think next-level education or opportunities to help level you up.  This is also a time to ask yourself the bigger questions in life like ‘Why are you here?” Or “What is your purpose?” In fact, this moon celebrates “Guru Purnima” or the reverence of the teachers and gurus in our life who help us to align with our destiny.  This moon is a time to honour those in the past that have taught you.  You could place pictures of your teachers on your altar, or perhaps important books and spiritual texts that have guided you to a better place.  If your teachers or gurus are alive, reach out to them and thank them for how they’ve helped you.  If you do not have a “guru”, this is a good moon to seek out a teacher or work to gain more wisdom around anything you’ve been wanting to learn.  It is likely that whatever you dive into will equip you for a better, more supportive life in the future and uplift you into a more higher frequency being.

This moon wants you to go above and beyond.  Whether it be through the influence of the east and Purvashadha or through the West and Capricorn, there is an energy at hand to be and do better.  It’s also a time to ask yourself what you are doing and how you feel.  With this being the “mid-summer” moon, it’s time to give yourself the reality check you deserve.  Take a sacred pause, engage in sacred reflection, and let yourself make adjustments accordingly, so you are spiritually prepared for the second-half of the year ahead, and you are moving in the direction of your deepest, most-deserved desires.

New SUPERMoon in 4 Degrees Cancer & Mrigashira Nakshatra

June 25th, 2025

5:31am CST

The first lunar cycle of summer is beginning, but it may bring some tropical and emotional storms. 

Even now as I write this there’s rain moving in after a beautiful sunny morning, and the rain and stormcast or both unpredictable for the week ahead.  The same setting happened when I wrote about Cancer Season just a few days ago.  It is evident that nature is reflecting the cosmic energy, and it's time for us to do what we need to in order to prepare for the waves ahead.

New Moons are always a time of feeling more grounded.  This particular “SUPERMoon” arrives into the Cardinal sign of Cancerian Water and at its closest point to the earth at 5:31am CST Wednesday morning.  You may spend the middle of the week feeling tired, unmotivated, or just moving at a slower pace.  With this being a SUPERMoon, you may feel the effects as much as 5 days before and after the new moon’s peak, meaning you may have felt things as early as last weekend.  Use this week and weekend ahead to be gentle with yourself and listen to ALL of your bodies—physical, emotional, and energetic.  There is a lot moving through the cosmos right now, and it’s important to take sacred pause when we feel like we need it.

As we move into the lunar cycle of the cosmic crab, we have both Jupiter and the Sun in Cancer squaring off with Neptune and Saturn in Aries. This transit will last a little over a week, initiating us into a journey of prioritization.  The Gemini and Leo energy of this cycle creates a combination of fire and air.  This leads to a load of spontaneous ideas but a feeling of being scattered at the same time.  If you’re flighty or distracted right now, it’s time to slow down and check back in.  With this being the first lunar cycle of summer, it’s an opportunity to take pause and get back on track toward what’s most important before navigating the rest of the year.

It’s also a time to call yourself back home.  Cancer energy is related to comfort and sanctuary, as well as a mothering or home-like feeling.  If you’ve been away from home lately, this lunar cycle may have you coming back to your roots more.  With Jupiter in Cancer during this cycle, you may also find yourself traveling back to where you grew up or you may migrate to a nurturing space like a grandmother’s home.  Safety and security will be key themes of this lunar chapter.  Spend time in places where you can be yourself and try your best to help others feel safe space around you, too.

Authenticity is important right now, because Gemini energy can create false truths, deceptions, and facades.  When Uranus moves into Gemini on July 7th, start watching out for more AI-generated content online.  This transit will last until 2033, so we’re only in the beginning.  Use this new moon to set intentions around seeking out truth for yourself, rather than letting yourself be manipulated by incredibly convincing productions.

On the more short-term, we need to also be aware of Mercury shifting into Leo one day after this new moon.  A Cancer Season and Cancer New Moon both bring intense emotional waves, and when the planet of expression moves into the bold and courageous lion, it might leads to more fiery communication.  You may especially see this out of leaders on our collective, due to this moon being ruled by Mars from the east and bringing in more fire from the west.  Leo is also an alpha energy in itself.  With this new moon leading to a full moon in structured and law-abiding Capricorn, we may see more tension with governments.  Politics could get especially messy, due to a combination of things coming together.  First, America is in its Pluto return and navigating a restructuring of power & control.  This transit also brings up issues that may have seemed dead, because Pluto relates to the underworld.  Next, dream-filled Neptune is in Warrior Aries along with Saturn, causing a need to take action on new ideals and principles.  Third, Uranus moves into Gemini on July 7th, and the last two times this happened America was at war.  Finally, Mercury in Leo goes retrograde on July 18th, keeping our expression hot and domineering for an even longer period of time.  This is a delicate energy to navigate from all angles.  Go slow, breathe, and be patient.

In addition to Mercury, Neptune and Saturn in Aries both go retrograde on July 4th and July 13th, respectively. That means all three planets will be spinning backwards in fire signs, causing us to clear out and ‘burn away” what no longer serves, especially if it contributes to negative karma and “samskaras”.  The fire may also have us making spontaneous moves more than once, and with Cancer coming into the mix it will likely all be emotionally driven.  Be careful how you dance through the collective over the next four weeks and throughout all three of these retrogrades.  The rest of this year needs to be moved through with as much mindfulness and clarity as possible.

One thing we can look forward to is Juno going direct on July 11th.  This asteroid responsible for partnerships and commitments moves forward in Scorpio, leading us to form deep bonds of trust as well as release those that are misleading.  This shift happens just one day after a Full Moon in Capricorn, which helps illuminate any truths we may have either been too distracted to see or too avoidant to accept.  With Venus in Gemini during this time, it may be hard to decipher what is real and what actually serves.  Give yourself time with the process of sorting.  You may need this entire lunar cycle and more to decide who to keep in your life and who to leave behind.

One thing to be careful of under this moon is a lack of presence.  In Vedic Astrology, this moon is in Mrigrashira Nakshatra and represented by the top of a deer’s ahead.  More specific than that, it’s the head of a running deer, and this moon symbolizes the urge to run or dissociate.  The deer is easily scared and scattered.  We may be the same right now.  We may also have our emotions flying all over the place considering Mrigashira is ruled by Soma-or the moon god and the word “soma” relations to physical sensations in the body.  New Moons are always a time of feeling our bodies and the human experience more.  If you feel everything more than normal under this new SUPERMoon, it’s normal.  Give yourself grace and whatever you need to find comfort again.

Mrigarshira is the 5th of the Nakshatras, and is located between 23 degrees of Taurus and 6 degrees of Gemini.  This energy gives us the encouragement to find those that both support us and make us feel seen.  It may also be a time to surround ourself with people who make us face our truth or help us move through the hard, emotional things we’ve been isolating from.   The good news is, despite the moon god ruling this lunar mansion, it is also ruled by Mars, the planet of war.  Allow yourself to go to battle with your inner demons under this moon and during this lunar cycle.  And if you need to take your time before charging forward, give yourself this lunar portal under the New SUPERMoon to take sacred rest and pause until you feel ready.

No matter what side of the world you view this moon from, be courageous.  Much could come at you during this time, and it could feel overwhelming.  The key to navigating through this portal is stickability.  Just like the crab clings to the sand despite the waves, you too can stay grounded and stable throughout everything you’re challenged with.  Stick to your practices when you need them, stick to your safe spaces when you need to hunker down, and stick to the people who will throw you a lifeline when you feel like you can’t tread water anymore.  

Full Strawberry Moon

in 20 Degrees Sagittarius

& Jyestha Nakshatra

June 11th, 2025

2:44am CST

New SUPERMoon

in 6 Degrees Gemini

& Rohini Nakshatra

May 26th, 2025

10:02pm CST

Full Flower Moon

in 22 Degrees Scorpio

& Vishaka Nakshatra

May 12th, 2025

11:56am CST

New SUPERMoon

in 7 Degrees Taurus

& Bharani Nakshatra

April 27th, 2025

2:31am CST

Full Strawberry Moon in 20 Degrees Sagittarius

& Jyestha Nakshatra

June 11th, 2025

2:44am CST

As the moon continues through her last cycle of spring, she pauses fully illuminated in 20 degrees of Sagittarius.  It’s also the Strawberry Moon in North America, encouraging us to indulge and enjoy the sweetness this life has to offer.

Pleasure has been a recurring theme for this entire season.  Astrologically, this spring has been about quite literally “stopping to smell the flowers”.  The cosmos has given us a series of celestial events to slow us down and help us to enjoy the beauty of nature around us.  Now, we not only have the opportunity to enjoy the sweetness of the strawberries and other fruits of the spring, but we also have been given a rare chance to see the moon possibly glow with a strawberry-colored hue.  The full moon of June is always the lowest moon of the year, due to the sun being at its highest point in the sky.  This year the moon has processed through its 18.6-year cycle, creating a “lunar standstill” where the tilt of its orbit is at the most extreme possible, and the moon will travel close to the horizon.

We have not experienced a full Strawberry moon like this since 2006, and it might be worth your while to reflect back on that year.  Full moons have a way of illuminating what we need to give attention to, and a full moon in Sagittarius will ask you where you were either fully in your joy or how you may have been possibly suppressing or depleting your happiness.  Take time under this moon to look back to this time, and then ask yourself if history could be repeating itself now.  If there is no sensation of “dejavu”, what lessons can be learned from that time in your life when it comes to travel, happiness, wisdom, knowledge, and expansion in general.  These are all themes of Sagittarius, and you may see the same topics in life arising again now.

Overall, this moon wants us to both treat ourself and give ourself what we really need to feel supported, safe, and able to grow.  Jupiter, the planet ruled by Sagittarius, just shifted into Cancer on June 9th.  This is where the the largest planet in our galaxy is most exalted, helping us to integrate knowledge into wisdom, transmute feelings into frequency, and lean into a feeling of both nurturing ourself and being nurtured by others.  What’s great about this is that none of this is the nature of Sagittarius on its own.  Normally the full Sagittarius moon shines light on where we are imbalanced in relationships or where we’ve been avoiding our feelings.  This particular Sagittarius moon holding Jupiter in Cancer shows instead where we should align ourselves in order to grow.  Under this Strawberry Sagittarius moon, ask yourself where your life is sweet and where it seems more sour.  Full moons are always a time of release.  Use the energy to let go of what isn’t serving your expansion.

Unlike the usual June full moon this particular year brings us a more gentle welcoming into the oncoming Cancer season.  The time of the cosmic crab can be a stormy one, and this year is no exception.  The Cancer Season of 2025 brings us retrograde season as well, with Saturn, Neptune, and Mercury joining Pallas and Pluto in a backwards journey.  When we have retrograde season peak during the time of Cancer, energetic waves are bound to arrive!  Luckily, Mercury just entered into Cancer one day before Jupiter’s shift on June 8th, and when we combine the two planets in the house of the cosmic home, we feel much more safe and supported along our spiritual journey.

Having Mercury in Gemini was an ideal placement, but having this planet shift into Cancer with Jupiter under this particular moon can also help us continue to express what we need to in order to move forward with proper intention.  In Vedic Astrology, this moon is in Jyeshtha Nakshatra and ruled by Mercury, as well as the thunder and lightning god Indra.  Both Mercury and Indra are responsible for the weather, so don’t be surprised if this moon brings some interesting peaks in heat, rain, wind, and more.  We can also apply the Hermetic principle of “As Without, So Within”.  Don’t be surprised if you find yourself navigating intense internal emotional tides.  One of the qualities of Jupiter in Cancer is experiencing “emotional abundance”.  If your feelings come at you like waves during this moon or throughout this Cancer season, do your best to lean into what brings you joys so you can elevate the frequency.

Also don’t be surprised if the storms lead to rainbows.  Jyeshtha Nakshatra is known as “The Eldest Star”, and brings with her an opportunity for us to integrate lessons we’ve learned as we grow toward our greatest good.  Represented by a talisman or an umbrella, this lunar mansion gives us protection so we feel safe to navigate our feelings and dive into parts of our history that may have caused previous turmoil.  Located from 16-30 degrees of Scorpio, this full moon can also bring a bit of a “sting”.  Going back to the New Moon 2 weeks ago and the themes set for all 28 days of this Gemini lunar cycle, we may experience hard truths and “good looks in the mirror”.  Let this full moon show you what you need to give attention to.  The more we give ourselves space to reflect upon and process what’s been holding us back, the safer we will feel to make mistakes as we journey into our future.

Back in the West, Sagittarius is the cosmic archer and hunter/huntress.  This is a time to continue the pursuit of the hunt, and lean into following the trail toward your dreams without diversion.  It’s also a time to maybe reconsider the target you’re aiming at, to ensure that the end result of a bullseye gives us the feelings of joy you are searching for.  This is the moon at the middle of the year.  If we need to make shifts, now is the time to redirect.  With Mercury and Gemini on our side, it’s the perfect time to be flighty or take a leap into the unknown.  Use this moon to get excited about your future, and embrace almost delusional positivity in the process of working on your goals.  Sagittarius has big energy and loves to hold faith.  If there was a ever a time to believe that you deserve better, now is the time!

New SUPERMoon in 6 Degrees Gemini

& Rohini Nakshatra

May 26th, 2025

10:02pm CST

As the moon begins a new cyclical journey, she starts in perigree, or her closest point to the earth as a SUPER New Moon in 6 degrees of Gemini.  This is the sign of the cosmic mirror, and it’s time to take a good look.

This New Moon brings us a stellium in Gemini.  The Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter will all be reflecting upon the cosmic collective, causing us to focus primarily on ourselves more than normal.  This lunar cycle will have us expressing what we need in order to be happy.  We may also find ourselves embodying certain behaviors or attitudes that promote more of our joy.  New Moons are a time of lower frequency, when we are pulled into the human experience and all it encompasses.  This New SUPERMoon in Gemini may pull up the depths of our shadows, but it’s only so we can rediscover more light.  If you find yourself dwelling on the past, lingering in remorse and regret, or feeling darker than normal under this moon, allow it all to process.  It’s coming up for a reason.

It’s also important to BREATHE and slow down this lunar cycle.  New Moons set the standard for the next 4 weeks, and this New SUPERMoon will want you to take a more leisurely pace and even sacred pause as much as you need it.  This is our second supermoon in a row out of three, and the energy can be taxing.  It’s also the last lunar cycle of spring, and all of the Astrology of this season has pointed to us slowing down and stopping to “smell the flowers” and enjoy nature’s beauty around us.  This moon is no different.  If you’re feeling imbalanced in any way right now, it is a sign that you need to rediscover your center.  Gemini is an air sign with no boundaries.  If energy is overwhelming to you right now, give yourself the stillness you need to regain the peace you deserve.

You may also need to rest in order to have the energy needed to create in the near future.  Gemini energy is full of ideas!  Don’t be surprised if you feel inspired this lunar cycle to make something, do something, or go somewhere!  It’s also important to stay grounded amongst all of the excitement.  Gemini can be a flighty energy, and it can easily cause us to jump onto something too quickly or abandon ship in the middle of our efforts.  Focus will be the key this lunar cycle.  Make sure you live with intention in everything you do.

What you put your efforts toward could be karmic under this moon.  Saturn, the planet of constriction and life lessons, entered Aries, the sign of action, just 2 days before this supermoon portal.  Having this happen within the SUPERMoon phase ignites a fire within us to start moving toward our next evolution.  This moon also happens to be Saturn’s birthday in Vedic Astrology.  Known as Shani Jayanti, this moon reminds us that everything we do will have some sort of karmic return.  Use this moon to set clear intentions, so you stay on the path of growth during such a challenging cycle.

The concept of karma plays out even more with the Vedic Astrology of this moon being in Rohini Nakshatra.  The mythology says that 27 daughters of Daksha and Asikni were married to Chandra, the moon god.  Of all daughters, Chandra favored Rohini Devi, or “The Reddish One” the most, creating jealousy amongst the other sisters.  The conflict eventually causes Daksha to curse the moon, which is why it waxes and wanes to this day.

Rohini Nakshatra brings deep focus.  We could almost become obsessed with our goals, our relationships, our business, or whatever else we devote our energy toward during this lunar cycle.  Represented by an ox-cart or a chariot, this nakshatra reminds us to keep moving toward our abundance, collecting what we are given to help evolve along the way.  This lunar cycle may have you receiving new education, or you may commit to learning more about something you are interested in.  You may also find yourself surrounded by a network of people that help you along your journey.  Honor these relationships if they show up during the next few weeks.  The more you nurture what supports you, the more supported you will feel moving forward, especially through challenging times.

Going back to the Western side of the world, Mercury is Gemini’s ruling planet and has just shifted into its home sign.  When we have 4 planets in Gemini, including the ideal placement of the cosmic mirror, we can’t help but feel expressive. Controlling the throat chakra, Mercury in Gemini wants us to speak on our dreams as if they were true and express what we need in order to get there for real.  There’s also a truth factor that needs to shine through.  Gemini’s twin symbolism points to how deflection can be present.  This moon will have us face our reality, but it will be up to us whether we let it authentically display.  Remember, everything you do will have bigger backlash than normal, so choose how you navigate this lunar cycle wisely.

Full Flower Moon in Scorpio

& Vishaka Nakshatra

May 12th, 2025

As the moon continues on her celestial journey, she pauses fully illuminated at 11:56am CST in 22 degrees of Scorpio.  This is a time to believe in the magick within us, and use nature’s magic all around us as an example of what can unfold.

There is no eclipse, micromoon, or supermoon this time around.  Scorpio moons are magical enough!  This particular moon is known as the “Flower Moon” amongst some Indigenous cultures, representing the full magical bloom of spring that occurs this time of year.  Just as the 2 moons before have encouraged us to slow down, this Flower Moon also wants us to take a sacred pause to enjoy the aesthetic and beauty around us.

22 degrees of Scorpio is full fledged magick.  This is a moon that wants us to not only believe that anything is possible, but to actually start living in the way we want our dream life to unfold.  You might seem a little "delulu" under this moon, but that’s natural!  The spacious, expansive, entrepreneurial energy of Gemini is on the rise, and we will feel the initiation now as Jupiter in 23 degrees of Gemini helps us to be optimistic when it comes to our growth.  Mix in a Grand Trine in water and a North Node retrograde in Pisces under this moon, and we believe we can shift our karma and redirect our destiny no matter what!  It’s time to believe what you are capable of under this full moon.  Initiate yourself into your magick.  You are ready.

Everything will come down to intention.  In Vedic Astrology, this moon also embraces Scorpio energy with a side of logical, level-headed Libra.  Found in Vishaka Nakshatra, this lunar mansion reminds us that magick can happen in the mundane, and mysticism can exist amongst the modern.  The key is a balance of practice, focus, and intentional living.  Known as the “Star of Purpose” and represented by either branches, a forked branch, a golden leaf-trimmed gate, or a potter’s wheel, this is a moon that wants us to make choices around growth.  Just like the clay shifts with every subtle move of the potter’s hands, our evolution shifts with every step we take and every fork in the road we choose from.  From now through July 27th, many shakeups will arise due to all seven visible planets being in a “Kala Sarpa Yoga” or “Kala Amrita Yoga” and in alignment with the lunar nodes known as Rahu and Ketu.  We are already seeing this with the current earthquakes happening in various locations around the globe.  Everything is a mirror, and these literal cracks in the earth are only the beginning.  While a Kala Amrita Yoga moves us closer to the “sweetness” and spiritually-fulfilled side of life, it also comes with its redirections to get there.  Don’t be surprised if you experience much change during  spring and summer!  We are being slowly adjusted into the perfect alignment of our best potential through the process of divine intervention, and it's not always easy to surrender into the process.

This is a great lunar portal to make moon water, pull a Tarot card, or get a psychic reading.  Also make sure to smudge your spaces in general but especially before doing any practices so the energy is pure and intentional.  If you or your crystals need cleansing and charging, this is a time to set them out.  Any connection to the mystical and magical is enhanced under this moon!  Initiate yourself and cast a spell!  Anything is possible when Scorpio energy is on your side.

New SUPERMoon in Taurus

& Bharani Nakshatra

April 27th, 2025

As the moon continues on her celestial journey, she begins her next lunar cycle in 7 degrees of Taurus.  On April 27th at 2:31 CST we will experience a New SUPERMoon in the sign of the cosmic bull, helping us to slow down our stride so we can tame and tend to the fires the previous Aries lunar cycle left behind.  

You may find yourself stepping into this moon with ideas moving in all directions, as well as the holding the energy you confidently think you need to get there.  However, practical earth-ruled Taurus reminds us to take things one step and one journey at a time, so we have the sustainable energy we need in order to make everything happen.

This moon wants you to slow down, embrace yin, and ground in.  New Moons already connect us to gravity, and a SUPERMoon will pull us even closer to the earth.  The moon is in its perigree, or the closest point to Earth in its orbit, meaning it will impact us more than the usual new moon.  We may find ourselves tired, lethargic, unmotivated, etc. this weekend, or we may feel it in the week ahead.  We may have also felt this way in the week leading up to this moon, as supermoons tend to impact us up to 5 days before and after their peak.  If you’re struggling to move forward right now, give yourself permission to pause.  New Moons are a time of sacred rest for a reason.  They help us reset and regain the energy we need to focus on what’s most important.  Use this Taurus moon to ground in and give yourself a reality check, so you can fulfill whatever needs your body and spirit are craving.

This moon wants you to lean into self-care.  Find ways to soften like the cow.  Take afternoon naps.  Indulge and take in the foods you’ve been craving.  Spend time lazing in the sun.  Go take a stroll in a meadow.  Whatever releases those happy, peaceful feelings for you.  Taurus energy is all about doing what feels the best.

This moon may also bring in a fertile nature.  This moon is known as the “Honey Moon”, “Mead Moon”, and “Money Moon”, meaning it is one of the luckiest moons when it comes to leaning into make our dreams come true.  Use this moon to reflect on your goals for this year, then ask yourself where you want to “sweeten” your life the most.  An earthy Taurus moon wants you to prioritize your focus, so you have the time to compete all of your goals, one journey at a time.  Remember, you are only in the beginning of the zodiacal year.  This is only the second season and second new moon on the cosmic wheel.  There are still 11 moons ahead!  Ask yourself what you want to make happen now, and trust that there will be room for the rest of it as you navigate the rest of the year ahead.

Fertility is a theme across the globe with this moon, as Vedic Astrology places the planet in Bharani Nakshatra.  Known as the “Bearing Star” or “Supportive Star”, this lunar mansion is represented by a Yoni, the Sanskrit word for vagina.  This moon is a portal of life, death, and rebirth, we where have the opportunity to fuel energy and consciousness toward some of our dreams while trusting in the letting go of others.  Just as Taurus is the second sign in the zodiac and ruled by Venus, Bharani is the second of the 27 nakshatras and also ruled by Venus.  This moon wants us to beautify our life—all aspects.  If you’re feeling emotional—use techniques like art and sacred rage to move it through.  Perhaps you draw a picture of how you’re feeling or do a messy painting/finger painting with colors that express your emotions.  You could dance, head-bang, or just stomp around to move energy.  You could also scream into a pillow or punch it, go to a bash room and break things11q, or maybe do a little axe throwing.  Anything to unblock what feels stuck!    You could also move low-frequency or stagnant energy by beautifying your spaces.  Declutter and rid yourself of anything that still has negative attachments, and decorate your spaces to express uplifting, balanced, peaceful, and joyful energy instead.

All points of view of this moon point toward us taking it easy.  The great thing about a supermoon, is you feel the effects for up to 5 days before and after the peak.  Use this weekend and next week to tend to yourself, prioritize your needs, and shift your focus to what matters the most right now and in the next few weeks ahead.

Full Pink MicroMoon in Libra

& Hasta Nakshatra

April 12th, 2025

As the moon continues on her first cycle of spring, she pauses fully illuminated as a micromoon in 23 degrees of Libra at 7:22pm CST.  This is the sign of the cosmic scales, and this moon encourages us to prioritize balance most of all.

Known as the “Pink Moon” among some Indigenous cultures of North America, this moon represents the pink moss or Pink Phlox that begins to bloom this time of year.  Arriving during the middle of an Aries lunar cycle, this moon helps us to slow down and “stop to smell the flowers”.  Aries is a busy energy, full of ambition to get things done and reach big goals.  It is also a Cardinal Fire sign, with energy almost always ready to burn.  Libra is a Cardinal Air sign, meant to fan the flames of Aries but also to help us move out of our bodies and into our hearts and minds.  We can still be doing so much, even when we aren’t being active physically.  Meditation and other forms of conscious rest are just as important as action.  Yin states of being are just as supportive as Yang ones.  Daydreaming is just as real as actual “doing” in the mind.  A Libra moon wants you to feel like both sides of what you do are important.  Use this full pink moon to appreciate ALL this life has to offer.

This Libra Moon, I’m headed to the beach to lead a retreat.  Coincidentally, I was also leading a beach retreat last year under the Pink Moon, and I’ve also been to the beach under each of the previous Libra New Moons.  Clearly these are times of year I like to get away and revert back to myself, and it’s no surprise.  Libra energy is all about finding balance, as well as seeking out what’s fair and just in our lives.  I also happen to be a Libra Sun, and with the moon having a deep relationship with the sun for its full and new phases, I feel a deep connection to these particular lunar portals each year.

No matter what sign you are, this moon wants you to find more inner peace.  I apparently use these moons to get a little rest, rejuvenation, and reset at the beach, which happens to be my favorite place.  You may feel the need to do something different, but whatever you do will likely stem from the heart.  Libra is an air sign, and the air element is found in our heart chakra.  This energy center encourages us to live life in a way that we love—doing what we love, surrounding ourselves with those we love (or just spending more time with ourself if we need more self-love), and going to the places that fill our hearts with joy.  With Mercury finally out of retrograde and Venus going direct within the same hour as this full moon, it’s time to really trust in the journey we’re called to, and begin to travel down that path.  Use this moon to follow your heart’s desires and don’t look back.  It’s time to keep moving in the direction of what sets your soul on fire.

Speaking of fire, we’re still in the Sun season of Aries, a time when we feel ourselves light up with more energy and excitement.  Marked by the beginning of spring, Aries season is a time for growth as well as self-leadership.  You may have found yourself taking action on things over the past 2 weeks.  The full moon in Libra now arrives as a check-in point to see if you are still headed in the right direction and moving energy in a way that gets you closer to your goals.  Use the next few days to ask yourself what you are doing and why.  If you need to make adjustments and do differently, this moon will support you in making the shift.

This is also a good moon to tap into your emotions.  Ask yourself how you are feeling right now.  Do you feel balanced, stable, and focused, or do you feel off?  If you’re not in alignment, this full moon will likely illuminate it.  Ruled by the heart and our emotional/energetic center, Libra wants you to always be seeking equanimity.  Another name for this word is peace.  Use this moon to see how peaceful you feel, and shift where you need to in order to increase that feeling of harmony.

One major category to analyze under this moon is relationship.  This could be relationships with people like friendships, romantic coupling, and business partnerships, or it could mean relationships with food, technology, work, etc.  A Libra moon, especially a full one in the beginning of spring, wants you to make sure all energetic exchanges are equal and fair.  In any of your relationships, are you giving more than receiving?  Or vice-versa?  Do the relationships you have with “things” support you or negatively impact?  With full moons being a portal of release, you may need to use this Libra moon to let go of connections that no longer serve.

This moon wants you to put everything “under the microscope” and really analyze the situation.  Being a micromoon, this moon is in “apogee” or at its furthest point from earth in its orbit.  This means it doesn’t impact us as strongly as other full moons.  In Vedic Astrology, this moon is placed in Hasta Nakshatra—a lunar mansion that spans from 10-23 degrees of meticulous Virgo.  This moon wants us to focus on the details of our current life, our feelings, and the future of our dreams.  It is only by getting specific that we know what we really want.  Use this moon to make decisions that promote both your growth and your success.

Hasta Nakshatra is known as the “Golden-Handed Star” and is represented by a hand.  This symbolizes the skills and gifts we possess and funnel through both our hands and our holy vessel of a body.  This moon wants us to channel our soul-fueled abilities with full trust that they are part of our destiny.  Hasta Nakshatra is ruled by Savitar/Savitur, a sun deity responsible for creativity as well as manifestation with focused intent.  As we start to move energy under this moon, we will want to make sure we’re doing it all with purpose.  With Mercury, a ruler of Hasta Nakshatra, still in its post-retrograde shadow, things could get tricky as you try to move forward.  Hold patience as you progress towards your vision and try to remain flexible along the journey.  Hasta Nakshatra doesn’t do the best when things don’t go according to plan, but with Mercury coming into play this year, that’s part of the adventure!

No matter what side of the world you view this moon from, it’s a time to take a sacred pause, even if just for a moment.  This season of Aries and the season of spring both bring a lot of momentum and potential, but we must remain balanced as we go on our journey.  There is a time for doing and a time for being.  Let this Full Libra Pink Moon remind you that both are important and effective.

Partially Eclipsed New Moon in Aries

& Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra

March 29th, 2025

As the moon begins her first cycle of spring, she pauses partially eclipsed with the Sun in Aries.  This cosmic event will wrap up the Aries-Lunar eclipse series we’ve been navigating for nearly two years, giving us a push to move forward, take action, and get a little selfish in the process.

Both Venus and Mercury are retrograde under this eclipsed moon.  A Venus Retrograde encourages us to prioritize our wants and desires over others’ preferences.  This season’s Venus Retrograde shifts into Pisces just 2 days before the eclipse and wants us to put our dreams and desires first.  A Mercury Retrograde wants us to spend more time within, listening to our internal guidance system and any outer influences we may pick up from spiritual guides, energetic guardians, and ancestors.  This first Mercury retrograde of 2025 shifts from Aries into Pisces just hours after the eclipse and pushes us to dive even deeper into liminal spaces.  As much as an Aries moon usually wants us to take action, this particular eclipsed moon wants us to slow down, recuperate, heal any wounds, and focus on the planning, training, and preparation needed to push forward soon when the time is actually ready.

Aries is known as the cosmic warrior, ready to go to battle at a moment’s notice and not ready to stop until they see victory.  A Cardinal Fire sign, they are ones to initiate transformation and take leadership, as well as be an active part of the change or battle taking place.  Ruled by Mars, the planet of war, this sign usually doesn’t stand back or slow down.  This season is different.  Mars is currently debilitated in the sign of Cancer, having been there for quite some time due to its current retrograde cycle.  This alignment makes us more considerate and empathetic, rather than ready to charge.  We may also find ourselves fighting battles more internally than on the external.  If we don’t deal with wounds now, both new and old, they could possibly stay with us over the next 2 years as we navigate the upcoming Pisces-Virgo eclipse series through 2027.

This moon brings us potent opportunities for endings and beginnings.  Although the eclipse is in Aries, much of the cosmos is spinning through Pisces, the last sign of the zodiac.  In addition to Venus and Mercury, Neptune, a retrograde North Node, and Saturn are also swimming with the sign of the cosmic fish.  From a Vedic perspective, Saturn, or “Shani”, is just now entering Pisces under this moon, something it hasn’t done in 28 years.  This planet of karma, contraction, and life lessons also rules Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra—the lunar mansion that holds this moon in Eastern Astrology.  Our previous total lunar eclipse and blood moon was in Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra and represented by the back legs of a bed.  The full moon 2 weeks ago wanted us to lean into pleasure, the integration of our whole self, and the balance of our energetic exchanges being worthy of our time.  This moon in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra is represented by the back legs of a funeral cot or the entire funeral pyre itself.  The name of this lunar mansion also means ‘Blessed Latter One” or “Latter Auspicious One”.  Uttara Bhadrapada is pushing us to find the intense lessons we’ve learned and deep wisdom we’ve gained thus far in this life.  Located between 3-16 degrees of Pisces, this is the 26th of 27 Nakshatras.  It is a space of letting go as well as integration.  The deity of this lunar mansion is a dragon serpent called Ahir Budhya who rules the depths of the atmosphere and is responsible for kundalini and fertility.  This moon is about awakening our “inner serpents” or inner powers, and giving ourself permission to rise up and show up unapologetically as our whole self with all we have to offer in this new world.

This moon also marks the Vedic New Year in Eastern Astrology, and this year of 2025 is known as the Year of Vishvāvasu, representing belief, dharma, or faith.  This eclipse also initiates us into Chaitra Navratri, or the Nine Nights of the Goddess.  Spanning from March 30th – April 6th, this is the celebration of spring and fertility.  In Autumn, there is another Navratri to honour the harvest the goddesses have brought forth.  This moon will truly initiate us into the year to come.  When it comes to planning the pursuit to your goals, use this time to reflect on what has worked in the past.  Eclipses are extremely karmic and this particular eclipsed new moon wants to liberate you from the ties of your previous decisions, so you do not repeat the same mistakes again.  With Saturn coming into play with this moon, it might be useful to look back every 28 years from now to see what was going on with your own life, or what was playing out on the collective.

Going back to Tropical Astrology, there are also hard truths coming to the surface.  Neptune shifts into Aries just one day after this eclipse, and this hasn’t happened in 165 years.  Last occurring during the American Civil War, this transit was from 1861-1875.  During this time we saw much transformation around the ideals of our societies.  This time around we have 14 more years to figure out what we truly believe in and where we stand.  With this shift happening at both the Vedic and Astrological New Year, it’s time to dive into our own deep belief systems and ask ourself if anything needs to shift.  Just as the oceans can radically transform from calm to storm, we may also find ourself swaying from side to side as we decide for ourselves what we want our new reality and perspective to be.

No matter what side of the world you view this moon from, get ready for change!  The partial eclipse begins on March 29th at 3:50 am CST, reaches maximum at 5:59 am CST and complete by 8:43 am CST.  Despite being only fully visible in Northern Canada and Greenland, we could still see a sort of “double sunrise” here in North America.  If you plan on viewing the eclipse, know that it is a powerful energy to absorb.  In Astrology we believe that eclipses, both lunar and solar, have the power to completely wipe your programming and progress clean.  This could be a useful energy to work with if you’re ready for a reset, but if you’re happy where you are, you might want to reconsider taking in the show.  Perhaps you are ready to reset some things but not others.  I would suggest putting something out under the eclipse to represent the person, place, thing, project, or experience that you’re looking to wipe the slate clean around.  You could use a picture, a memento of some sort, or simply write it down or draw a picture.  Working with the moon doesn’t have to be complicated.  Even the simplest of practices can have the most potent effect with the proper intention.

I personally needed the clearing under the previous full blood moon and total lunar eclipse.  I got out and gazed under the eclipse for nearly its entirety, as I had experienced quite the year and was ready for redirection.  I also had several things rise up at the beginning of Venus retrograde around money, relationship, and business that I needed to shift.  I can testify that my life has completely transformed ever since I took in that blood moon energy, and the shifts have related to everything I was ready to change.  I’m also happy to report that it all changed FOR THE BETTER!  Whew!  We never know what’s going to happen when we ask for a reset, but I do believe it will always happen for our greatest good if we feel that it needs to occur.

Whether you get out under this moon or not, make eclipse water or not, etc., trust in the magic that unfolds with this lunation. The alignment of this eclipse happening when it does provides us with ample opportunity to dive into the dream life we want to truly live out.  This lunar cycle may bring about change or elevation very quickly or unexpectedly, as the fire of Aries is quite spontaneous!  Use the next few days around this moon or the next few weeks throughout this lunar cycle to plan and prepare.  This is much excitement ahead for you, and you want to be ready to receive it fully!

Fully Eclipsed "Blood" Crow/Worm Moon in Virgo

& Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra

March 13th-14th, 2025

As the moon continues on her last cycle of winter, she pauses fully illuminated AND totally eclipsed in Virgo.  This is the sign of The Cosmic Perfectionist, and it’s time to detach from anything that prevents our alignment.

This moon is powerful.  A total lunar eclipse is an opportunity for us to commit to deep release.  We can let go of what doesn’t serve with ease and make space for exciting opportunities to come.  We may also be given chances under this moon or in the few weeks after to go down a new path or transform our lives into something completely different.  Eclipses are like portals for us to jump through and fast-forward our evolution.  Don’t sleep on the lunar magic unfolding!

Eclipses are also known to reset us and wipe energetic slates clean.  This particular lunar eclipse will be in totality in the midwest from 1:26-2:32am, and if you happen to view the blood moon or get out under it, you could be reset, too!  I always advise to navigate eclipses mindfully.  It’s not your usual full moon energy!  If you need to completely reprogram yourself, your crystals, or a certain space, by all means let the lunar light be absorbed!  But if you’re happy with where you currently are and don’t want to start over, it may be best to stay inside and draw the curtains.  I also believe viewing eclipses through photo and video digitally still impact us.  Work with the energy however you feel; just know that anything soaking up the lunar frequencies will not be the same as it was before.

(Side note, if you are reading this AFTER the eclipse, and you already viewed it, made water under it, or set your crystals and tools it, TRUST THE PROCESS!  It was meant to be!  Let the reset unfold!)

The moon isn’t the only thing shaking up our lives right now.  Venus has been retrograde since March 1st, causing us to question all matters of love, finances, self-worth, and creativity.  This transit will last through April 12th and through the next new moon with a partial solar eclipse in Aries.  When Venus goes retrograde in the spring, she is transitioning from evening star to morning star.  As she moves combust behind the sun, she burns away the pieces of herself that are no longer of value.  Venus Retrograde and this eclipsed full moon will illuminate anything not worthy of our energy.  Make sure you let go with ease and adjust accordingly.

This full moon also brings a Mercury Retrograde, happening just a day after the eclipse and in the sign of Aries WiTH Venus!  That means our communication could get fiery when it comes to setting boundaries or defining our needs.  A Mercury Retrograde in Aries could also push us to express ourselves fully and with blunt force truth.  While it is good to be honest, be prepared for the results when you let your truth out to the world.  Mercury rules Virgo, and with a retrograde happening the same time as a fully eclipsed moon in Virgo, action and reaction will likely be karmic.

We also have some other important astrological transits coming with this eclipse.  Mercury will be conjunct Venus under this moon, reminding us of what and who is truly worthy of us at this time.  This transit will last into spring.  Ending on April 22nd, Venus is helping us to now prioritize our energy, so we can better focus on making our dreams come true when the time comes to take action.

The waters of Neptune and Pisces will also rule this moon, despite it aligning with earthy Virgo.  Both the Sun and Venus will begin conjunctions in Pisces with Neptune around this moon, creating a Pisces Stellium and again reminding us of what dreams are worth making true at this time.  Neptune is also preparing to make a big shift out of Pisces and into Aries just one day after the Aries New Moon.  This transit happens every 165 years, meaning we are in for a major shift in viewpoint when it comes to the concepts of dreams, the other side of the “veil”, and how we navigate the realms of the mystical, metaphysical, and magical.  We also have Saturn coming into play with this moon.  The Planet of Karma has been conjunct the sun since March 3rd and will remain in this transit until March 22nd. Eclipse season is always a time of both learning and integrating deep lessons.  How we take action right now and how we let our ego rule will determine our future for the next 2-3 years or more.

It’s time to develop a deeper, more supportive relationship with ourself.  On the Eastern side of the world, Vedic Astrology places this moon in Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra.  This is the 12th of the 27 lunar mansions, and this “Star of Patronage” or “Star of Commitment” is ruled by one of the Adityas known as

Aryaman—the god of contracts and unions.  Located between 26 degrees of Leo and 10 degrees of Virgo, Uttara Phalguni pulls us between our heart and sacral chakras.  When we find this lunar mansion eclipsed by “Ketu”, or the south node AKA “the tail of the snake”, we are given the opportunity to shed away relationships that no longer need our time or energy.  These detachments could be intense, as lunar eclipses represent the last step of the letting go process.  Try your best to move forward with deep breaths and trust in the journey of what you’re leaving behind.

Uttara Phalguni is represented by a hammock or the back legs of a bed.  This moon wants us to feel at more ease, no matter what it takes to get there.  This is also the moon that marks the festival of colors known as Holi in Hinduism.  Holi is a celebration of dispelling the demons of darkness and returning to the light.  There is also a passionate love story involved, which ultimately reminds us to integrate into our most whole self, masculine and feminine, darkness and light combined.  Spring is just around the corner, and the time to create is about to arrive.  In order to manifest, you must be at peace.  Use this moon in Uttara Phalguni to focus on your heart connections, including the one with yourself, so you feel like you’re in optimal flow for times ahead.

No matter what side of the world we view this moon from, we’re going to feel it deeply.  The emotional waves of Pisces are still crashing ashore and an eclipsed full moon will have us feeling our feels more than usual.  Mercury will add challenges to our wellness, as he goes retrograde and makes it tricky to navigate our health.  The Virgo energy of this moon will have us feeling the human experience heavily—we will likely notice our physical body and all of its discomforts as well as all of the feelings and emotions that are connected.  It’s time to take a sacred pause, analyze and adjust our life, and give ourselves a reset wherever we need it.  Every moon has its purpose, including an eclipsed one.  Tune into the energy at hand and work with it to form your greatest good.

New Moon in Pisces

& Shatabisha Nakshatra

February 27th, 2025

As the moon begins her next journey through the lunar year, she begins in the sign of Pisces.  Represented by 2 polarizing fish, as well as the entire ocean, this moon calls us to lean into our yin. 

 It’s time to rest, dream, feel, and embrace creativity.  It’s time to let go of time and go with the flow.  It’s also a time when we may sometimes feel up, while other times feeling down.  The 2 fish associated with Pisces represent the push-pull of the weather as we navigate the end of winter and begin to welcome spring.  This impacts us emotionally because we desire and crave solar amplification.  Each warm spring-like day gives us the hope that brighter days are ahead, but each colder, darker day that holds us back into winter may also cause us to hold onto our seasonal depression.  The best thing to do right now is listen to what your body and spirit need, and dose yourself your medicine.

Pisces is known as The Cosmic Artist, Dreamer, and Healer.  This energy needs to move in order to feel alive, and we may have a desire to do the same under this moon.  You may feel like dancing or listening to more music.  You may want to make music, art, or love!  You may also want to move yourself closer to your dreams in any way possible, even if it’s just in your mind through the power of daydreaming.  No matter how you approach this lunar portal, allow yourself to do it in a fluid way.  Pisces doesn’t like to stay stagnant.

Make sure not to confuse stagnancy with stillness right now.  You may have a deep desire to slow down, sleep, or lean into different brainwave states like meditation and the flow state of the mind in conscious rest.  Our brain functions almost at the same percentage awake as it does in rest, so it doesn’t know the difference between what is real and what isn’t.  When you spend time dreaming on what you want to create and who you want to become; your mind starts believing it is just as real as the present.  With enough time practicing this way in a dream-like state, you can start to attract what you need to make changes without even realizing it.  This is the power of manifestation and law of attraction in this new, co-creative 5D reality!  Whether you believe all of this to be true of not, perhaps it’s worth giving a try under this moon or during this lunar cycle just to experiment.  You never know where you may end up!

This moon also brings potent healing energy.  Pisces is a sign that’s always seeking the sensation of “feeling better”.  They are attracted to medicine in many forms, including more modern and Western as well as more metaphysical and magical.  You may want to embrace new modalities to help “heal” yourself during this lunar cycle, or you may experience old illnesses and challenges with your wellness rising up again.  Part of this is due to Pisces “bringing things to the surface”, but it’s also because this moon is in Shatabisha Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology.  Known as both the “Veiling Star” and the “Star of 100 Healers/Physicians,” this lunar mansion encourages us to pay attention to what may be off internally under this moon as well as seek out what or who we need in order to heal it.  Other translations of Shatabisha are “Star of 100 Flowers” & “Star of 100 Stars”.  I love how healing can be perceived in multiple ways here.  Whether it is a plant or “flower”, the healing power of understanding Astrology and your personal birth chart, or whether you need an actual person specialized in healing to help you, now is the time to start taking your “medicine” and seeking the support you need.

The symbol of Shatabisha is an empty circle, representing endings and beginnings, completeness, and unity.  This is also the last new moon of winter.  Pisces season in western astrology is a time of dancing within liminal spaces.  As we prepare for spring and the new ignition of solar light within the next season, we are now also wrapping up anything from our past and letting go of what we don’t want to bring along with us from our personal darkness.  Shatabisha is overseen by Rahu, also known as the North Node, which is currently the only planetary body retrograde.  From a western perspective, the North Node is currently in Pisces.  This creates an interesting alignment for this new moon and lunar cycle to initiate us into change.  Don’t be surprised if you navigate pressure, intense shifts, or more during this time.  Transformation isn’t always easy, but it will be worth it to stick to the process of change.

One thing we can do right now is call on the wisdom of Lord Shiva.  The night just before this new moon marks Shivaratri, or the night devoted to the Hindu God of Destruction and Liberation.  This is a night to fast, chant, spend time in prayer, and evaluate our karma.  If you’ve been feeling the deep need to change, now is the time to allow yourself to lean in and evolve.  Also remember that in order to allow a new version of yourself in, you have to let the old version of yourself go.  Lord Shiva reminds us to dance through the demo work and embrace each experience for the bliss it can eventually offer us, no matter how challenging it may be.  While the process of change isn’t always easy, how we perceive the process can make all the difference.

Coming back to Shatabisha, another ruler is Varuna, the god of oceans.  This ties back into the Pisces energy from the West, which is also sometimes represented by the entire cosmic ocean.  The waters of our planet are still a mystery.  There is much to be explored and discovered. We are constantly unveiling new species and forms of creation within the depths of these waters.  The same energy lies with us.  There is so much of us yet to be discovered and understood.  There is much pressure within the depths of our emotions.  Sometimes we are calm and collected; other times we’re a tropical storm.  It’s all part of who we are.  This moon wants us to get in touch with ourselves, every layer and every facet.  The more we become connected to the wholeness of who we are.  The easier it is to accept everything we go through.

New Moons are always a time of rest and sacred pause.  It’s a time to prepare for the action we want to take ahead and the challenges we will likely face.  This particular new moon wants us to rest even more than normal.  There is much to be navigated with the Astrology ahead, and we need to be ready.  Just 2 days into this lunar cycle, Venus will go Retrograde in 10 degrees of Aries, challenging our balance between yin and yang, and also moving us out of the collective forward motion all planets have experience since Mars went direct on February 23rd.  4 days into this lunar cycle, Mercury will join Venus in Aries, bringing more fire to how we communicate and move things through.  Don’t be surprised if you feel spicier than normal this lunar cycle!  Angst, frustration, and general rage will likely play out amongst both you and the collective for the weeks to come.  We also have a Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo happening mid-March, which will only ignite our emotions even more.  It will also be important to pay extra special attention to your health during the eclipse and the days around it.  Anything you haven’t addressed with your wellness under this new moon will likely rise back up again to grab your attention in 2 weeks.  Try to approach as much healing now as possible, so you don’t have as much to deal with down the road.  On March 15th, close to 24 hours after the eclipse, Mercury will go Retrograde until April 7th, causing a ruckus with our throat chakra, our health, and our ability to communicate, travel, or trade energy.  There will be many challenges around our health ahead.  Prepare now so you’re not caught off guard.

The asteroids Juno and Vesta also go retrograde during this lunar cycle.  Asteroids relate to more feminine aspects of our personality.  Vesta relates to devotion and will make us prioritize our time better.  When June is retrograde, we analyze our partnerships.  Combine both of these with a Mercury & Venus retrograde and we will hold quite a lot of temperance around our energy, who and what we exchange it with, and how we protect it.  Use this new moon to set intentions around your energetic peace.  It will be the most important thing to focus on in times ahead.

Our next new moon will be in a partial solar eclipse with Aries.  This is the last of the Aries-Libra eclipse series that we’ve navigate for just over 2 years.  Now, the lunar nodes will play peek-a-boo with Virgo and Pisces.  Aries represents our inner child, our ability to take action, the way we engage in conflict, and how we manage our masculine side.  Issues around this qualities may arise during this lunar cycle or the next as you shift out of ways that no longer support the version of yourself you are becoming.  Virgo and Pisces represent the self, whole and healed.  This lunar cycle and/or the next may bring about childhood traumas or wounds that you need to heal in order to truly accept yourself as you are.  You may also have to conquer battles around old illnesses or patterns in the body or mind that create destruction and chaos.  This lunar cycle in Pisces is helping you to move through everything gently.  As you journey through the weeks ahead, let yourself be a key player in the process of your own transformation.  The more you allow yourself to be in control, the more peace you will find as you shift into your next chapter.

Full Snow Moon in Leo

& Ashlesha Nakshatra

February 12th, 2025

As the moon peaks in her fullest illumination this lunar cycle, she shines in the sign of Leo.  Known as the sign of the regal and cosmic lion, the energy of this moon wants us to live our life like royalty.

This is not a time to take action or begin new journeys.  A Leo moon wants you to break free from the monotony of "work" and let go of stressful schedules. Bringing in the element of fixed fire, this Leo moon wants us to lean full force into our power and understand that our performance isn’t the only thing that weighs our value.  Our sheer existence brings a unique light that nobody else can embody.  Use this full moon to let yourself shine!

Leo is ruled by the sun.  We are likely to feel a lot of amplification under this full moon arriving in the third decan of Leo at 24 degrees.  Mix in the solar winds and geomagnetic storms we’re currently experiencing with this moon, and there’s no telling where the energy could go!  Expect a lot of spontaneity and adventure, but also be prepared for fiery feelings like frustration, jealousy, angst, and rage.  This is the first full moon of the lunar year, and when you have it arrive during Aquarius season, life can be unpredictable.

If you feel as if you are out of alignment during this full moon, it’s time to regain control. In Vedic Astrology this moon is in Ashlesha Nakshatra.  Represented by both a snake (Ashlesha means “coiled) and its venom/antivenom, this moon wants us to take whatever medicine we need right now, especially if we’ve been avoiding our doses.  You may need to get back on track with taking some sort of vitamin or supplement, or you may need to actually start taking some sort of medication. You may also need to consider alternative “treatments” for your imbalances, including Yoga and meditation, EFT (tapping), Reiki and/or energy work, or something different.  If you’ve been struggling to stick to certain regular practices that keep your energy at bay, Ashlesha Nakshatra wants you to commit back to a more regular routine.

Mercury is responsible for health being a priority under this moon.  The planet of Vishuddha or the Throat Chakra encourages us to center our life around our wellness.  Mercury is also related to communication, the nose, and the ears.  Just as Shravana Nakshatra 2 weeks ago encouraged us to “listen” more, this moon also wants us to spend time in more silence, meditation, and liminal dream spaces.  These activities are directly related to our Muladhara or Root chakra,  where the energetic snakes we all the Kundalini reside.  Ashlesha Nakshatra is controlled by Sarpa, a serpent deity that controls both the snake and the kundalini within.  This lunar mansion is also overseen by Naga, the Hindu serpent god who resides in the depths of the ocean and is associated with treasure and wealth. I do believe this is symbolic of us going to the depths of our own “oceans” or emotional spectrum, where we can find the treasure or “gold” within every tumultuous experience.  Everything we do is a soul contract we decided to agree to before arriving here.  Everything we experience is here to help elevate us and teach us a lesson.  And every time we surround our past traumas and negative experiences or memories with love, the more our internal snakes or energy starts to rise.

We entered inro the Year of the Snake on Lunar New Year, and this is the first full moon of that serpent-ruled year.  Ashlesha Nakshatra is also the 9th of 27 lunar mansions and 2025 is a “9” year.  I believe the messages we have received both under the Aquarius New Moon/Shravana Nakshatra and now this Leo Full Moon/Ashlesha Nakshatra are preparing us for the theme of the rebirth opportunities to play out ahead.

Both Leo and Ashlesha want us to be more selfish this year, but in a good way.   We need to get back to our practices and make sure we’re taking the time with ourselves to do the spiritual and shadow work that helps us grow.  We also need to make sure we’re tending to our energy and protecting it as much as possible.  This isn’t always an easy task to handle, and there may be a shedding process that happens as you make adjustments.  Remember, the snake lets go of what is no longer breathing life into it on the surface.  Also remember that shedding and molting are not easy processes.  This Leo full moon brings us into the fires of transformation after navigating the emotional and powerful waters of Cancer.  In Vedic astrology, this current moon sits in a gandanta, or karmic knot, between Cancer and Leo energy.  The decisions we make or begin to make right now will impact us for more than just a month or so.  This is the lunar cycle that prepares us for our upcoming eclipse series, now predominately ruled by Pisces & Virgo, and although the Pisces New Moon in two weeks will not be eclipsed, the full moon it brings within the fish-ruled lunar cycle will be completely eclipsed in Virgo.  Pisces is also sometimes associated with the entire ocean, and I feel like the Naga-ruled moon now is helping us to get to the bottom of things in our emotional world before it becomes too much to do so.  Take advantage of this moon and the next 2 weeks leading up to the new moon.  With Mercury entering soft-hearted Pisces on Valentine’s Day this year, it will be much easier to be with ourselves and our feelings than normal.

While we are past the midpoint of winter, we still have many weeks to go before Aries season is here and spring peeks its way through.  We can plant all of the seeds we want right now when it comes to manifestation and intention, but just like a real garden, if we don’t apply the water and fertilizer, things will not grow!  We water our garden with our emotions; we use past experiences to help fuel us into more loving feelings in the future.  We also use our own “fertilizer” or the ick and gunk we pull up in our shadow work in order to alchemize our emotions and help our soil become more fertile.  The soil is our root chakra, which is responsible for what we hold onto and what we eliminate and recycle back into the earth.  The choice is yours to work toward blooming or not.  Let this full moon illuminate where you want to grow.

New Moon in Aquarius

& Shravana Nakshatra

January 29th, 2025

As the moon begins her first cycle of the new lunar year, she embodies the energy of Aquarius.  This is the sign of the cosmic “Water-Bearer”, and it’s time to embrace main character energy in our own story.

We’ve played victim long enough.  The hard, Saturn-ruled energy of Capricorn has finally started to subside after many years of influence.  Pluto has now shifted into Aquarius where it will stay for the next 20 years and help us all adapt to this new Age of Aquarius we are now collectively navigating.  Aquarius energy is freedom-seeking and independent by nature.  It embodies a humanitarian archetype that wants everyone to play fair.  If you’ve been struggling through the challenges of a "bound" life, or you’ve felt limited when it comes to being who you are, times are changing.  The open-mindedness and open-heart of Aquarius is a lot more inclusive than its predecessor Capricorn.  While it may take some time for everything to move forward, at the end of it all, Aquarius is pushing us to be more aware of our surroundings and those we share this planet with.

It’s time for all of us to start sharing our story and listening to others.  The “water” Aquarius bears are the emotionally-fueled stories they’ve picked up and collected in their “vessel” along their journey.  This sign is all about both listening and storytelling, and loves to gain new insights and wisdom as they travel across this planet and more.  This is also a sign of much change.  Having people hear our story is how we influence them to shift, if that’s our goal.  Hearing others’ stories and what they go through also helps us to change.  Both sides of talking and listening should be embraced not only under this new moon, but throughout this entire lunar cycle, even when Aquarius season has passed.  The sign of the new moon always sets the tone for the entire lunar cycle.  Use these next few weeks to channel through what Aquarius is bringing to the cosmic table.

The air of Aquarius likes to breathe new life into things.  This may be a time when you revive old projects or you put energy into something that you’ve been setting aside.  This may also be a time when you begin a new journey altogether.  The New Moon in Aquarius always brings us Lunar New Year and the beginning of the next 13 moons.  It may feel more like a new year now than it did on January 1st.  If so, take advantage of the motivational energy and start setting intentions around your goals.

Another name for Lunar New Year is Chinese New Year, and this year we move into the Year of the Wood Snake.  We visited “metal snake” energy in 2001, but we haven’t navigated true Wood Snake energy since 1965. You may want to look back in history on this year and see what played out.  It is likely we will see similar circumstances happen in 2025.  Wood Snake energy also encourages us to get back into our Root Chakra, where the Kundalini, or energetic "snakes", reside.  This new moon wants us to manage our subtle energy body and regulate a more harmonious flow.  It also wants us to embody both sides of our energy—the yin and the yang, the masculine and the feminine, etc.  I feel like this has been a theme with the moons for several cycles now.  Even in the West, Aquarian energy is both androgynous and beyond human nature.  It is time to integrate all sides of ourselves—the spiritual and human, the magick and the mundane, and more.  All parts serve their purpose.  It is only when we learn to embrace our wholeness that we will reach our fullest potential.

On January 30th, just one day after the new moon, we may get the assertiveness we need to be who we truly are.  Uranus will go direct in Taurus after spinning backwards since September 1st, reminding us to take charge of our freedom.  The planet of revolution wants us to rise up and redirect.  Don’t be surprised if you start to crave mass change under this moon.  Also don’t be afraid to act more on who you’re trying to become.  On February 4th, just outside of this new moon portal, Jupiter will go direct in Gemini and give us the courage to integrate all facets of ourselves for the sake of our joy.  On the same day, we’ll also have Venus moving into action-taking Aries, causing us all to be more selfish when it comes to what we want and how we want to live.

It’s important to pay attention under this moon so you can designate what is coming from your ego and what is coming from your soul.  In Vedic Astrology, this moon is in Shravana Nakshatra and is represented by both the human ear and the “ear of God”.   Known as “The Star of Listening and Learning” this lunar mansion spans from 10-23 degrees of Capricorn and wants us to get more serious about our meditation and other listening practices.  Ruled by the moon, this nakshatra wants us to get more connected to our internal side, including the emotions that run through us and the “feelings” or psychic senses that are connected specifically to us.  Shravana means “hearing”.  Use this new moon to get quiet, listen to what comes through, and perhaps journal it down so you don’t forget and can reflect on it later.  This may also be a good time to go back and reflect on old journals, if you have them.  There is much wisdom to be gained under this moon by simply spending more time with ourselves.  Take advantage.

This may also be a moon when you want to start learning about something.  It’s a good time to tune into webinars, attend workshops, or listen to teachers and gurus who speak on topics you’re interested in.  With Jupiter, the guru planet, going direct just outside of this new moon portal, it’s time to commit to gaining more wisdom through this lunar cycle.  This moon is the birth star of Saraswati—the Goddess of education and art.   Use this new moon and lunar cycle to commit to new learning, or set intentions to fulfill your educational curiosities more over the next few weeks. 

This is a moon to become more prepared for the unexpected.  Aquarius energy likes to shake things up and do things differently.  Don’t be surprised if you find yourself or your immediate collective behaving in a similar fashion.  As you navigate these next few weeks, breathe through the unexpected and embrace the excitement of any sudden shifts.  We can’t control what happens to us.  But we can always control how we respond!

What I write about the moon and what I say about it can be different. Check out the video below to gain even more insights around this New Moon in Aquarius & Shravana Nakshatra.

Full Wolf Moon in Cancer

& Punarvasu Nakshatra

January 13th, 2025

As the moon takes her first full illumination of 2025, she shines in the constellation of Cancer.  Peaking at 23 degrees of the cosmic crab at 4:27pm CST, this moon reminds us to direct our energy where it is truly needed.

A water sign, Cancer encourages us to get in touch with our feelings.  This sign is also ruled by the moon, and although this full moon is not a super one, it will still feel like one of the “mooniest” moons of the year!  Whether you’re feeling elated or sad, hopeful or hopeless, grateful or angry, etc., the lunar energy over the next few days is bound to bring up whatever you’ve been “shelling up” inside.  Full Moons are a time of letting go.  Use this portal to release what is no longer serving you.

Cancer energy is also related to the mother, the womb, and the child.  This moon could bring up matters around any or all of these topics, so don’t be surprised if mother wounds or childhood traumas come to your attention.  This is also a moon to tend to our “womb”—both the physical organ if we have it, and the energetic womb we all embody as humans.  The water element of Cancer doesn’t just relate to feelings; it also relates to our magic.  The energy behind our crafts, skills, abilities, and more that we are able to produce lie within our sacral chakra and physical hip spaces.  If you’ve been feeling creative blockages, use this moon to “activate” your pelvis.  Physically dance and move your hips around, or do some gentle somatic hip-focused Yoga.  You can also turn on the energetic flow here more by leaning into creative pursuits, even if they don’t have a purpose.  You could use this moon to paint or crochet, make music or knit, etc.  The more you let your creative energy move through you, the easier it becomes to connect to what skills and interests best support you in the long run.

In addition to crafting and leaning into hobbies, you may feel the need to embrace any sort of creature comforts.  Cancer energy is related to the home, safe space, and nourishing, nurturing behaviour.  Notice how the crab hides in the sand when holding fear.  We may also feel the need to isolate under this moon and avoid interaction with places or people that bring about conflict.  You may also feel a need to spend more time at home or spend time in your parents, grandparents, or caretakers’ homes.  You may also want to simply spend time in more of what makes you comfortable.  Think lounging on the couch in your favorite worn out sweatshirt, under the cozy worn-out blanket your grandmother made you, while eating a bowl of nourishing chicken noodle soup and watching your favorite movie.  This is what a Cancer Moon wants you to do.  It wants you to feel cozy and safe.

This moon also wants you to express deeply how you feel.  In indigenous traditions this moon is known as the “Wolf Moon,” and named so after the winter wolves that howl throughout the cold nights this time of year.  We are in a season of darkness.  Winter is a time of turning within and getting comfortable with the lack of light.  We pull out the dark emotions, memories, and feelings so we can process them and have them out of us before spring’s fertile energy arrives.  We get rid of what last muck and ick is still hanging out, so we are refreshed and ready to hold space for what’s to come.  Don’t enter into this new year full of trapped emotion.  Use this Full Wolf Moon in Cancer to hold yourself as you cry, scream, stomp, throw a tantrum, "howl", and do whatever else you feel is appropriate for you to really express what’s happening inside.  Full Moons give us space to release, so we don’t carry things longer than we need to.  Take advantage of the energy, and let yourself let go for good.

We’re ultimately clearing space so we can welcome in our newest identity.  Mars, the planet of confidence, taking action, and the cosmic child, is currently retrograde in Cancer and conjunct with this moon.  You might have heard that this moon is “eating” Mars, as the 2 will be incredibly close and within a few degrees of one another.  Mars is also the closest it has been to Earth since 2022.  You may have things from that time coming to the surface again, so you can address them appropriately.  If anything comes up from your past around this time, ask yourself how you need to take action on the energy.

You may also feel like you’re stepping into a new identity under this moon.  The nodes of the moon will be shifting within this full moon portal, from where they’ve been since July of 2023 with Aries in the North and Libra in the South to a Pisces-Virgo orientation.  The last times we experienced this energies were:

•  July 27th, 1950 – March 28th, 1952
•  April 20th, 1969 – November 2nd, 1970
•  December 3rd, 1987 – May 22nd, 1989
•  June 23rd, 2006 – December 18th, 2007

You may want to reflect back on these times to see what type of energy will repeat, or you may want to look into any dates that happened during your personal past so you’re better prepared for what could be coming.  The nodes will be with Pisces and Virgo until July 26th, 2026.  This alignment will help you ground into more structure, organization, planning, and implementation around making your dreams and dream life come true!  If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent on your goals, you may now start to feel a more supportive energy to move forward.

In Vedic Astrology, this moon is in 29 degrees of Gemini, placing it in Punarvasu Nakshatra.  Translated as “Return of the Light” this first full moon after winter solstice and the darkest, longest night of the year brings us the motivation and “fire” or spark we need to start focusing more on who we want to become and what we want to successfully gain.  This “Star of Renewal” or “Star of Regeneration” is also known as the birth star of Lord Rama in Hinduism, the Sun God who helps us embody our ego, show up to ourselves, and take centered, focused action on our desired end result.  Punarvasu Nakshatra is the brightest star in the constellation of Gemini, represented by the stars Castor & Pollux.  Known as the “Dioskouroi” or “Dioscuri” and translated to “youths of Zeus” these were half-brothers in Greek and Roman mythology—one being immortal and the other being mortal-who are inseparable from their brotherly love even in death.  The Dioscuri are often called upon for protection at sea, even today, which makes sense when you consider where Punarvasu is actually located. Spanning from 20 degrees of Gemini into 3 degrees of Cancer, this lunar mansion also holds onto the energy of the cosmic crab and the ocean this animal comes from.  You could look at this view of the Dioscuri as nurturing and protective, just as we compare the mothering, shielding energy of the womb and the mother in the West with the Cancer Moon.  Punarvasu Nakshatra is also overseen by Aditi, the mother of the 12 Adityas or “Mother of the gods’.  No matter what side of the world you view the astrology from, this moon wants us to trust in the faith that we are always protected and taken care of, just as a mother will take care of her child.

The “Return of the Light” Punarvasu refers to could also relate to Jupiter, the “Guru Planet”, who rules this lunar mansion.  Known for its ability to “shine light’ on what we need to learn, this moon could bring strong clarity around matters that may have been confusing in the past.  There may also be lessons to learn under this moon, or a need to invite in more understanding around something.  Being the largest planet in our galaxy, Jupiter is a star that likes to learn big, too.  Think collegiate level, or deeper diving.  If there’s been something you’ve wanted to be deeply educated on, now is the time to focus your energy on what your spirit is craving to gain and integrate.

In the East, Punarvasu Nakshatra is represented by a quiver of arrows.  In the West, the energy of Cancer could be represented by the experience of birth.  Both representations depict deep, directed, intentional focus, where nothing will be the same on the other end of taking action.  No matter what side of the world you view this moon from, it’s time to get serious about where you want to be in the future.  Remember, as much as we are in a Cancer Full Moon, we are still in reality-checking Capricorn for our Sun Season.  From now until we shift into Aquarius Season on January 19th, get real about where you want to go, what you want to achieve, and who you want to become.  Energy flows where intention goes!  Let this full moon nurture and guide you where you need to go.  Like a child being directed gently (or roughly!) by a Mother, this lunar portal will nudge you in the right direction, if you simply stop resisting the flow.

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