Saturday, June 14 - Sunday, June 15, 2014

Full Moon Phase: enlightenment

Moon in Capricorn

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: let go of control

Negative Imprint: resistance to change; denying self and needs; struggle

Positive Imprint: release; flow with change; embracing self and needs

As the Full Moon phase continues, this weekend's energy moves quickly.  It moves us forward, moves us to take up things we have wanted, moves us toward what is better for us.

With fast-moving energy like this, I usually advise that we slow down.  But not this time.  This time we let the wave take us where it will.  It's not as much surrender as it is willingly letting something else have a turn at directing the course.  This "something" is the divine force of the Universe.

When we play with others, we take turns.  This weekend, it's the Universe's turn.

You can also think about it like taking a ride on a brand new, death-defying, super roller coaster.

If you aren't inclined to giving up control, this energy asks you to try it.  You might like it.  The Moon is in Capricorn, which rules control and likes order, making this a more advanced task.

When we give up control, our imaginations are activated.  All sorts of magical things happen.  Clues, messages, and inspiration become illuminated.  Freeing our minds of expectations and outcomes enables another force, one that protects and guides us, to engage with us.

This weekend, let go and just follow along.

Friday, June 13, 2014

Full Moon Phase: illumination

Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: be like the wise owl who jumps higher in the tree for a larger view

Negative Imprint: inflexibility

Positive Imprint: flexibilty

A frenzied storm is being conjured on the chessboard of world events at the exact time a sparkling wave of dancing light beams its way from the Galactic Center to the world.

You could consider it a battle between swords and torches.

The frenzied storm that is much ado this Friday the 13th Full Moon is arousing change and reorientation.  Behaviors, actions, and feelings tend to be erratic, impulsive, and bizarre.  The energy has been intense, to say the least.  It's radical.  It's a lot to manage.  I will discuss the frenzied storm of the chessboard  and where that is leading us through July in an audio that will be posted later today.

But, for the purposes of today's report, which is to present a guide for navigation through the energy, we will jump above the chessboard and focus on a larger picture.  We view it from a higher vantage point.  Wise owls jump higher in the tree when needed.

From a higher vantage point, we see that the field of possibilities is rearranging, reorienting, and resetting.  Opportunities are opening.  Sparks of energy are raining down us in volumes.  It's an inundation of light.

With this comes turning points in our lives.  New ways are shown - new ways of thinking, in particular.  It's a good idea to not dismiss too much right now.  Open up your boundaries and take on board information you made not have been as open to in the past or new information that is coming to you.  (Blow out your own mind space by opening up room for new ideas so something doesn't have to do it for you.  Doing this is a high expression of this "radical" energy.)

To navigate today's energy, stay open and flexible.  Recognize that circumstances in people's lives and in the world at large are changing rapidly under this energy.  Don't judge things too soon or take impulsive action.  Maintain a firm connection with the Earth by spending even just a minute outdoors several times today.  The frenzied storm is waging everywhere and it's easy for people to "lose it."  The cure is simple:  Spend time outside.  Repeat as needed.  Do this and you will experience this supermassive solar, galactic, earthly Full Moon phase in a very enlightening way.

As always, let's keep things real and find beauty as the field of possibilities changes shape.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust

Moon in Sagittarius

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: find joy

Negative Imprint: heaviness; turning from nature; not participating

Positive Imprint: lightness; turning to nature; participating

A lovely event is underway.  As the Moon waxes Full and the Winds of Change rage and as people become more unbalanced, waves of soothing energy come to us this straight from the Galactic Center.

Tonight's Full Moon (00:11 am ET/ 04:11 am UT) is in range of the degree of the Galactic Center, flooding us with frequencies that will reorient us.  The energy reinforces the energy set in motion back at the New Moon on ___  that unfolds all month (the energy of building inner strength and coming forward with ourselves).  Now, with the Full Moon comes the fullest expression of the New Moon energy.

This soothing wave will be in effect during the entire Full Moon phase.  It will help to moderate the super-intense energies we've had this week, but it is also going to repair many things.  We get "straightened up."  The wave stabilizes our mental, emotional, and physical bodies.  The chaos that is being pushed within the human collective by outside forces meets energy from none other than the Galactic Center - the Gnostic Pleroma - the home of life.

This energy will only strengthen those working for light and natural world order - the Lightworkers, the Wise Owls.

In the world around us, anyone who is not grounded with the planet will be inclined to be taken deeper into the insanity of the matrix.  People's actions and reactions are likely to continue to be intense and dramatic.  Even bigger headlines may be made.  But the outcome of these things will not be what is intended because a wild card is introduced with this wave from the Galactic Center.  Full Moons bring a fever.  The wild wave gifts us with breaking the fever.

By all means, go outside and reinforce your link with the planet today.  This will enhance your reception of the wave's energies.

This report leans on the mystical side, but there are mundane energies in effect as always.  Today's energy tries to bring people together to further goals and projects.  The highest expression of the energy invokes a "party-like" atmosphere to celebrate the simple things in life.  The other octave is not feeling good enough to join in or to enjoy simplicity.  There is a tendency to stereotype or not take people or things seriously. 

Today also tries to bring some air and light to things.  It frees up clutter of the body, mind, and soul.  We evaluate whether certain things (beliefs, thoughts, projects, relationships) remain relevant, useful, and advantageous to see what needs to be discarded.

If you feel like you are stuck with something, this energy will try to move things to some degree.  It's hard to get forward momentum during Mercury retrograde, so don't be too hard on yourself or try to push.

Happy Full Moon!

(Another X-flare was released yesterday.  If anyone is able to find the time of this event, please email me. 

Also, I will be recording an audio update to accompany this wave of energy and how the Sabian symbol of the Full Moon - "immigrants entering a new country" - is in play.  If you don't follow alternative news, the borders of the US have essentially and not coincidentally been taken down in the last several days and people are flooding in.  No matter where you stand on this issue, the timing is most interesting and indicative of a larger plan.)

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust

Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: take command of your emotions and channel them productively

Negative Imprint: emotions running amuck; falsity; superficiality

Positive Imprint:  emotions creating things; truth; meaningfulness

What's emerging today?  Conditions are set for the continued building of inner strength and something inside of us coming forward in the outer world.  There are three major themes in play:

1) Emotions run very, very high and can take the better of us.  This runs the gamut of emotions, but especially if we feel there is an injustice (against ourselves or others,) if we are fixated on a string of "failures" or "bad" decisions, or if we are trying to "enlighten" others.  There is a tendency for people to be pushy, so it's best to not push issues or push people too far.  It's very easy to place blame today, but what is actually trying to develop is a change to the status quo.  This energy reinforces the argumentativeness that is so prominent right now (due to the degree of Mercury's retrograde - "a cat arguing with a mouse" - and the Sabian symbol for this month - "aroused strikes around a factory").  Remember that interpersonal communications are hindered right now, even as we take a stand for ourselves.  Don't force anything today because the potential for explosive resistance is high.

2) A conflict between needs and desires can ensue.  Both are valid.  Desire is not a bad thing; it shows that we are alive.  Desire is a human quality that forges tremendous creativity.  But when desires run amuck they cause chaos in our lives.  We lose sight of things.  The desire for instant gratification is strong today, so stay focused on the reasons behind the needs/desires and you will stay on course.

3) Superficiality, facades, and pretense are prominent.  Make sure something or someone is what or who they present before getting on board because things are easily presented as more than what they actually are.  This would include signing contracts - triple check them.  Be aware of the potential for things to be sneaky today. 

We will stay in command of our emotions today and not let them command us.  Express them as needed, but don't let them run away with you.  Stay sane by connecting with nature.  Go outside.  We are hurtling through space in the cocoon of a divine being and we are loved.  We are loved for our depth of feeling and our ability to dream up beauty.  Let's use all of this emotional energy to change the dream today.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust

Moon in Scorpio

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Storm-Calmer)

UPDATE 12:20 pm ET/ 6:20 pm UT:  The Sun released two x-flares today - X2.2 at 7:42 am ET/ 11:42 am UT and an X1.5 at 8:52 am ET/ 12:52 pm UT.  We look at the degree of the Sun and the degree of the Moon to understand the nature of the flares' energies.  The Sabian symbol for the degree of the Sun today is "a cafeteria with an abundance of choices."  At the time of the first flare, the Moon was at 14 Scorpio, exactly opposite Venus, but more interestingly, on November 5, 2013, when the Sun was at 14 Scorpio, a powerful X-3 flare was released.  Mercury was retrograde at that time as well.  14 Scorpio is "telephone linemen at work installing new connections."  14 Scorpio always brings intensity, but it rectifies difficulties with communications - the main culprit to all of the troubles that have happened over the last few days.  The second flare occurred when the Moon had moved to 15 Scorpio, "children playing around five mounds of sand."  This energy takes who we are and makes us better.  It unlocks latent talent.  So, from this gift from the Sun (the divine being Sabaoth according to Gnostic texts), the ultimate energy (X-flares) for adding many more possibilities, options, and alternatives to the field is delivered.  It also will heal some of the emotional volatility that is in effect from so many other astrological aspects.  Flares often have dramatic effects on the body, so if you are feeling the intensity in your body, take care of yourself.  This is a massive solar event that will tend to bring out lunacy and make things even crazier, but ultimately it has a greater design and intention.  Slow down and let things flow.  It's a big upgrade to our energetic fields.

Today's report is abbreviated because I sustained a back injury and am "down for the count" right now.  But it's important to get a message out today.  You don't need me to tell you that the energy is super-intense and causing a lot of upset and conflict.  Last Saturday's Mercury retrograde at the degree of "a cat arguing with a mouse" is a main part of the issue, causing tension and trouble within relationships.  Another contributor is the Sun's square to Chiron, which causes self-sabotage and wounding before the healing aspects of Chiron kick in.  Venus is moving into opposition with Saturn, causing all kinds of issues within professional and personal relationships, particularly power struggles.  Neptune stationed retrograde yesterday, beginning a tour of bringing to light long-standing, erroneous or limiting beliefs.  And finally, Mars, the Planet of War and aggression, is moving into opposition with Uranus, the Planet of Changes.  These are the reasons for the intensity.  To navigate all of this archontic mayhem, reinforce your protective measures - seal yourself with a cylinder of light, invoke the Medicine Wheel of Protection, or whatever your preference.  Practice the skill of being like the wise old owl in the tree - step out of the fray and observe.  Ask the aspect of Gaia-Sophia on duty this month (Bagalamukhi) to calm any storms that are raging for you.  The most important thing is to connect with nature to maintain sanity and to promote healing.  The Earth is ALWAYS the go-to, guys.  We are the parliament of owls and we are on watch.

Saturday, June 7 - Sunday, June 8, 2014

First Quarter Moon Phase: step out; take action

Moon in Libra

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: be like the turtle and slow down

Negative Imprint: arguments, conflict, jealousy

Positive Imprint: hopes, dreams, healing

Mercury stations retrograde (or appears to move backward in the sky) today and will remain retrograde until July 1.  Things tend to go a little crazy on the day a planet stations retrograde.  With Mercury, travel, communications, and electronics can cause us difficulties. 

Interpersonal communications are the primary focus for this Mercury retrograde, as the Sabian symbol for the degree of the retrograde is "a cat arguing with a mouse."  In addition to this, the Sun is located at the degree of "two Chinese men speaking Chinese in a Western crowd."  So there is ample energy in play for misunderstandings and problems communicating what we intend.  Be slow and clear when communicating and understand that you may not be understood at first.  It may take a couple of tries to get your thought across.  Keeping this in mind will help alleviate frustration and conflict.  The symbol of "a cat arguing with a mouse" tells us that people will tend to be more aggressive and stubborn.  Power struggles may develop.  Road rage and temper tantrums certainly increases on the day Mercury stations retrograde.  The turtle is pictured above to remind us that we slow down to navigate the energy that comes with a planet moving retrograde.

A sub-theme of Saturday's energy involves looking into the future with a hope or a wish.  The hope or wish may seem very far out of reach.  The universe is limitless and our power to re-create our lives is limitless.  It is a good day to dream a big dream.

Sunday's energy presents something for us to tap into.  Information, messages, and insight become available to change conditions that need to be changed.  We "move off" of something and "move on" to something new.  There is a tremendous push to get rid of or release anything that has been weighing us down.  If you are holding on tightly to something for comfort or safety, loosen your grip and allow some air to enter.  Sunday is one of the best days for healing for the whole year.

Remember to slow down - be the turtle.

Friday, June 6, 2014

First Quarter Phase: take action

Moon in Virgo/Libra

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: lighten up

Negative Imprint: heavy, serious, dismissive

Positive Imprint: light, wise, reverent

Today's energy develops to change our mindset.  In some way, what we previously believed expands into something much more.  Our higher mind takes over to help us see and do what needs to be done.

The Sun will square Chiron today, enhancing Chiron's themes of wounding and healing.  One tendency would be to inflict misery on ourselves due to our perceived "failures."  But we can choose the other path and set ourselves free from lingering doubts and feelings of despair.  We can rise out of and above the perceived failure, seeing that we operated on the information and conditions that were available at the time.  If you get caught up in a "Chiron storm" of self-loathing or self-sabotage, ask the Wisdom Goddess who is on duty this month, Bagala, the Storm-Calmer, to settle it down.  Bagala is particularly adept at abruptly bringing an end to things that need to end.

We are in the midst of massive changes in the world and in our lives and changes take energy.  Today's energetic signatures are heavy and somewhat "serious", so we will try to balance this by lightening things up.  If your energy level is lower today, don't push yourself.  Follow what your body is telling you.  Don't deny it.

The key to lightening up today is to revere something.  When we revere, we step outside of ourselves.  It's good to step outside of ourselves today because inner storms are inclined to rage.  What do you hold dear and revere?  Show it today.  Shifting focus to this is a magical act that will work wonders.

(Correction:  In the audio recording of the overview for this month - the Gemini Moon - I misspoke when detailing the colors of the directions with the Medicine Wheel of Protection.  East is yellow, South is red, West is black, North is white.)

Thursday, June 5, 2014

First Quarter Moon Phase: take action, break away, step out

Moon in Virgo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: look at the details but also the bigger picture of things

Negative Imprint: settling for less, taking scraps; aggression, arguments

Positive Imprint: independence, creativity, speaking one's mind peacefully

The First Quarter Moon phase begins today, bringing the energy to link things together with the intricacy of a fine lace handkerchief.  We see how things from our past, present, and future are threaded together.  Details are important today, and taking care of small details is encouraged, but seeing the big picture of all the details is more important.  We want to make sure we are looking at the totality of things, not just one aspect.

The Sun is now in the middle of Gemini.  Gemini energy always involves others in various ways; it is the sign of The Twins.  The concept of "the other" is fused with Gemini.  It is concerned with "me vs others" and can have difficulty standing on its own.  You could also say it is about our inner world and what we show the outer world.  Today's energy highlights the Gemini theme of others through strong support of activities, projects, and ideas undertaken with others.

Further, the notion of "self and others" comes into play today in other ways.  In keeping with this month's theme of "aroused strikers around a factory," we are inclined to stand up and lay out our position in support of something important.  To minimize resistance, make sure you are coming from the highest level of intention and do not become aggressive or pushy.  Stand in your center and radiate your power.  Communicate your emotions, but don't get carried away or overdramatic.  Be clear and don't waver.  And if you don't get the support or outcome that you want, don't despair.  Enormous inner strength will be built and clarity about what is not in line with your highest, best, happiest life will be revealed.  Wisdom is gained.

The "intricate lacework" today includes potential for being misunderstood or disadvantaged.  This manifests if you are focusing too much of your energy on others at the expense of taking care of yourself.  What need is this satisfying in you?  Do you need to become more independent, self-contained, or creative?  Remember that inner strength is the aim this month.  Don't lose sight of alternatives or other possibilities.

Finally, a word about the impending Mercury retrograde.  Mercury will station retrograde on Saturday, but today it has moved to the degree in the sky where it will appear to stop and move backwards.  Simply stated, the retrograde energy is foreshadowed today.  Here's the thing: the degree of Mercury's retrograde is "a cat arguing with a mouse."  Take a breath and let's begin to reframe this.  Yes, this means the Mercury retrograde will be intense.  Things will come to somewhat of a standstill and communications will have conflicts.  People will argue about things.  But the fact that the cat is arguing with the mouse, when it could easily overpower and devour it, tells us that some sort of balance will come to situations - possibly for the first time.  Old values, ideas, and systems are reconsidered.  You could say the underdog (or "undermouse") takes a stand and gains power.  What was once overpowering is now open for discourse.  While Mercury is retrograde, the balance of power is transformed in all things.  Let's work the Mercury retrograde from this angle, starting today.

Since the day is like intricate lacework, I could go on and on about the energetic signatures, but this is the big picture.  Dive in to look at details, but come back to see things as a whole.  Keep building your inner strength.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Crescent Moon Phase: grow, expand, challenge

Moon in Leo/Virgo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: look forward to something that is happy

Negative Imprint: blaming others; unsophisticated views forced upon others

Positive Imprint: spontaneity; imaginative views shared with others

On this last day of the Crescent Moon phase, the energy that formed over the past two days as the Moon came together with the Black Moon is fully discharged by 10:20 am ET/ 2:20 pm UT.  It certainly has been interesting to see what transpires when shadow sides are triggered during month-long energy for standing up and coming forward.  The Wisdom Goddess Bagalamukhi, the aspect of Gaia-Sophia who paralyzes ugly behavior and calms emotional storms, will be hard at work with all that transpired.

Today, signs about the future show up.  Signs come in many forms - synchronicities, messages, information, animal sightings, and conversations.  The past may come back in some way to show us the need for a new way or to reinforce something we have already learned.  We also see where we need to make adjustments or improvisations.

It is important to know that our personal levels of energy are somewhat lower today, so we do not want to push things.  We want to work with the nature of the day's energy, not against it.  We are building inner strength all month long, but much of our energy has been focused on handling the outer world over the last two days.  Today is the day to refuel.  Take some time to engage your imagination and your sense of fun.  Anticipate a brighter future.  Keep things simple.

The nature of this month's energy was determined back at the New Moon in Gemini, which was 8 degrees of Gemini - the energy of "aroused strikers around a factory."  The strength to come forward and stand up for ourselves is building inside each of us.  From this we are freeing ourselves from outer circumstances and conditions that limit or enslave us.  We are over-riding past tendencies.  The potential of this energy is limitless.  It is powerful enough to paralyze all things acting against natural world order.  We are adding to the imprint of this energy now.  One day in the future, when the Sun reaches 8 degrees of Gemini again, we as the aroused strikers will close out "the matrix."  The inner strength that is built now ripples out into the fabric of time.  Be aware of what is happening.  The Second Renaissance is underway.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Crescent Moon Phase: grow, expand

Moon in Leo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: be like a sturdy old oak tree

Negative Imprint: division, disharmony, disrespect

Positive Imprint: unity, harmony, respect

With the growing light of the Crescent Moon, our inner strength also grows today.

Today's energy involves bonds between people being forged/reinforced or being pulled apart/revoked.  Monumental things can be established and "monuments" of the past can be  removed (so that they no longer block or restrict us).

Situations and circumstances may develop where you need to stand beside or be clear about what is acceptable to you.  Your inner wisdom is your guide.  Hold your line with renewed self-respect. These situations and circumstances may be prompted by someone else -  someone needing help.

We are in the midst of a "stampede" of spiritual assistance and communication.  Many things are resulting from this.  Our spiritual and earthly connections are becoming hardier and more steadfast (hard-wired with the planet, Gaia-Sophia).  The magnetic pull toward people, places, and things of like-mind that began last month is energized today.  These things go to the next level.  They are drawing power from the ancient past as if the bounds of space-time never existed.

All of the energy today serves to produce better flow - flow of emotions, flow of thought, flow of creativity, flow of communication, flow of spirit.  There is a push to release anything that is clogged.

Keep in mind that everyone's shadow sides continue to show up for integration today.  Shadow sides may be what drives the tendency today to stand up or make a show of things.  We project onto others that which we cannot face in ourselves.  The Moon will remain in Leo with the Black Moon until tomorrow around 11:00 am ET/ 3:00 pm UT.  Issues related to status, order, hierarchy, or place and potential changes to those things are prominent.  Power issues and power struggles are also heightened.  All of this serves to put things where they can grow.

To facilitate the inner-strengthening that is going on today, you can think of yourself as a sturdy old oak tree with deep roots within the earth.  This is also handy to draw up in your mind's eye if you begin to fear, struggle, or worry.

Let's be "Herculean" today, keeping things real and keeping things flowing as inner strength builds.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Crescent Moon Phase: expansion

Moon in Leo along with the Black Moon - conjunction around 6:00 pm ET/ 10:00 pm UT

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: believe

Negative Imprint: losing faith and hope; fear of the future

Positive Imprint:  maintaining faith and hope; enthusiasm for the future

Today is one of the most powerful days of the month to gain knowledge, experience, wisdom, and strength.  This will happen in various ways.

Interests, talents, skills, aptitudes, and creativity that have become dormant or untapped in our lives come to the forefront.  The situations and circumstances that develop in your life today conspire to expand these parts that lie deep inside.

The inner strength of others teaches us something.  Our ability to maintain even a glimmer of light today goes a long way in the collective of humanity.  Think about how effective a roaring fire blazing out from your heart would be.  How do you stoke that fire?  Go outside for a moment, breathe in the air (no matter the "quality"), and reconnect with nature (no matter how little nature there is where you are at the time).  In that moment, open up to the knowledge that a renaissance is happening on Earth.  Dare to be enthusiastic.

New perspectives are offered from those who are new to something.  You may be the one with more experience or you may be the novice.  If prompted to speak your opinion or ask a question about something that is meaningful to you, voice it.  This is especially true for collaborations today.  The addition of different perspectives will enrich it for everyone.

There is much to be positive about today, but it may become harder to remember this because the Moon will move into the same energetic area as the Black Moon (exact conjunction at 6:06 pm ET/ 10:06 pm UT).  As we go through the day, the Moon will get closer and closer to the Black Moon, which means the potential for encounters with our shadow sides and the shadow sides of others grows.  This signals and opportunity to learn something - not something to fear.  (If you are new to the Oracle Report, you can look up the sign of your own Black Moon in the Appendix of my book on the Black Moon available for free download on the Books tab.  Then refer to Chapter 2 for an explanation of the Black Moon in that sign.  This will give you insight into the core fear that holds you back in life.  It shows you how you tend to project your shadow side onto others if you are not aware.)

Shadow sides are strong today and tomorrow, but this is especially true for Leos or Aquarians and those who have the Black Moon in Leo or Aquarius.  Remember that you are undergoing a significant death and rebirth process.  Be kind and gentle with yourself.  Pace yourself and give yourself time for answers to appear.

Since everyone's shadow sides are triggered to some degree today, we want to give people space.  Mercury's impending retrograde is already producing flare-ups in how people are communicating with each other.  Though the energy is prompting us to stand up for ourselves, we want to keep things respectful.  Also, be patient when driving and traveling.

If you find yourself struggling today, re-read yesterday's report in the Archives to understand the double power of Crescent Moon phase energy that we are under through Wednesday.

Bagalamukhi, the aspect of the Wisdom Goddess Gaia-Sophia who is known as The Paralyzer, works with us to teach us how to stop, disengage, or relieve things.  If there is something you want to stop doing, disengage from, or get relief with, ask her to facilitate this.  She calms any storms that are brewing or have been raging. 

But let's circle back now to the main message for today's report:  Today is one of the most powerful days of the month to gain knowledge, experience, wisdom, and strength.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Crescent Moon Phase: challenges

Moon in Cancer

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Paralyzer, The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: perseverance

Negative Imprint: hopelessness; loss; domination; blaming others

Positive Imprint: protecting and upholding one's rights, ideals, hopes, wishes, and dreams

In a lunar month when the energy builds our inner strength and prompts us to come forward and stand up for ourselves like "aroused strikers around a factory," the beginning of the Crescent Moon phase today strongly reinforces this effort.

As I discussed in detail in the audio recording for this month, Crescent phase is the time when the Universe asks if we are serious with what we have envisioned for our future and if we are willing to stick to it through challenges.  Will we give up or see things through?

We are wise owls and will, of course, see things through because what we envision is meaningful to us.  This whole month is like a long Crescent Moon phase, but during the actual Crescent phase of the Moon, we face double the energy for challenges and double the need to persevere.  Knowing that Crescent Moon phases tend to bring challenges (which often feel like struggles), we can hold tight and ride it out. 

The Sabian symbol for the degree of the Sun today is "a slave girl demands rights of her mistress."  This strongly enhances this month's theme of standing up for ourselves.  With this we want situations in our lives to improve.  We want to rise above situations and conditions that are limiting or unsatisfying.  If we don't already know what these are, they will most likely become evident today.  Whatever we are a "slave" to comes up for us to recognize.

A key theme underlying this energy is the tendency to focus on what think we have lost or are losing.  The energy almost beckons us to gaze at our "losses."  We are tempted to throw everything away, feeling like things will never be better.  We are tempted to lose ourselves.

We can work this energy in the positive by "losing" something that needs to go - a belief, habit, thought, duty, relationship, feeling, etc.  The thing that is causing any hopelessness or limitation is what needs to go, not our hopes, wishes, and dreams.  We can call upon the Wisdom Goddess Bagalamukhi, the Paralyzer, to render these things powerless.  She helps us eliminate from our lives whatever sabotages us.

Leave the past in the past today and face forward with a persevering spirit.  Let the words of legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano become your mantra: "Don't give up.  Don't ever give up."

Saturday, May 31, 2014

New Moon Phase: begin

Moon in Cancer

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi

Skill: regard your body as your temple

Negative Imprint: shutting down through self-sabotage

Positive Imprint: embracing change with a pioneering spirit

Saturday's energy brings the feeling of wanting to strike out off the beaten path and change things up.  A pioneering spirit is kindled.

Internal conflict can arise, however, if we are clinging to something that is not the way we want it (but is familiar and comfortable), clinging to the past, or clinging to what is worn out.  The energy is pushing us to seek a more satisfying experience, but fear of change and fear of the unknown are impediments.  If internal conflict embroils you today, moderate the feeling by doing something new - not necessarily making a drastic change, but taking a step in the direction of taking care of your needs.  This energy contributes to the overall energy this month that has us standing up for ourselves and becoming stronger inside.

Chiron's themes of wounding and healing are strong this weekend, as Venus transits the Chiron Point.  This brings, on one end, enhanced potential for self-sabotaging behavior and feelings of being victimized.  We tend to go digging in the dirt to find the places we were hurt.  It is important to ground ourselves in the present and not fall away or become lost in the past.  Unless the trauma is happening right now, it is in the past.  Don't get it twisted.  Don't be tricked into dredging up scars from the past.  This is self-sabotage and it wastes the present moment.  If the issue is current and is affecting you, your spirit is calling you to remedy it.  It is letting you know what you need to do if you listen.

The other end of Chiron brings a salve of healing and unlocked creativity.  Any efforts to strengthen or care for your temple - your body and psyche - yield stronger results.  Chiron rules reiki, acupuncture, massage - all types of therapies.  But walks in nature are miraculous healers.  It's wise to reconnect yourself with the natural world and her creatures today.  Link up and feel your inner strength build.

I will post separately tomorrow, as we enter the Crescent Moon phase.  Double the amount of "Crescent" energy is on tap through June 4.  As I discussed in detail in the audio recording for this cycle (available above), Crescent energy challenges us to not give up on things - especially the wishes, goals, and intentions that were set with the New Moon in Aries.

For today, however, go off the beaten path and see what you find.

Friday, May 30, 2014

New Moon Phase: begin

Moon in Gemini/Cancer

Ruling Mahvidya: Bagalamukhi (The Storm-Calmer)

Skill: be like a giraffe and gaze far ahead

Negative Imprint: impulsivity; self-sabotage; preoccupation with disaster, catastrophe, strife

Positive Imprint: measured responses; self-understanding; bright future

Today's energy is stormy!  But we don't need to worry because the Wisdom Goddess who is the Storm-Calmer is on duty.  She comes, sometimes at the last minute, to help us save the day.

The energy is electrical and theatrical.  It's a great day for a show, but some will turn this into a tantrum.  Attention is sought.  A "breaking point" may come and situations can get out of control.  Control is a prominent theme today.  At times it may feel like we have no influence or power over what is happening or what is being unleashed.  Nervous reactions and anxiety can result.  The tendency toward self-sabotage is heightened, as is the tendency to plunge head-first without thinking.  Big shake-ups can occur.  We may feel tested to the limit or at the limits of limbo.  Be forewarned of these potentials, and if you find yourself in the middle of a storm, detach yourself from the situation.  Pull out your energy.  Keep your cool.  Walk away.  Ask Bagalamukhi for guidance.

However, the potential for electrifying flashes of intuition and golden opportunities also occurs today.  This is enhanced by remaining in the present moment while at the same invoking the skill of being like a giraffe and seeing far off into the horizon (the future or perhaps even the past).  Giraffes are gracefully grounded in place but their ability to have a high observation point (due to their long necks) enables them to see far into the distance.  This perspective brings the gift for seeing results and consequences in advance, which is a very handy gift indeed today.  Be a wise giraffe before making any important decisions or taking important action.  See the consequences and go from there.  If you need further insight, clarification, or information, ask Bagalamukhi and then watch for signs, synchronicities, and messages.  Remember that these can come in the form of animal sightings and encounters.  Refer to Animal Speak by Ted Andrews for information about the messages and "medicine" that each animal carries.

Voices are exceptionally powerful today, so make sure yours is representing yourself the way you would like.  Voices spewing things that are unkind, untrue, unnatural, or unwise will be cut off.  You may be the one to do it.  Release any inhibitions and strike a chord.

All the world is a stage everyday and we are each playing our roles, but today it is especially so.  Open your heart and take advantage of any opportunities that fall on your path.  Remember that we are wise enough and powerful enough to calm any storms that arise, but we also have help if needed.  And she is very, very good at what she does, so don't hesitate to call upon her.  What's your play today?

Thursday, May 29, 2014

New Moon Phase: begin

Moon in Gemini

Ruling Mahvidya: Bagalamukhi

Skill: see shifts, turns, and changes as alignment with your true path

Negative Imprint: smugness, condescension, separation

Positive Imprint: refreshment, direction, duty

Venus enters Taurus and Mercury enters Cancer today, adding to the changing tone of energy that comes with a New Moon.  Many things will shift today - shifts of focus, shifts of preference, shifts of perspective, shifts in attitude, shifts in loyalty, shifts in direction.

Over the next month we are coming forward for ourselves and standing up for ourselves.  We are building inner strength and discipline to carry on with our life's purposes.  Today's contribution to the energy has us resetting our sights - our aim - to align with those life purposes and missions.  Things that we need - information, connections, introductions, support, and guidance - come to us to today.

In the audio recording for last month, I talked about the window of time between Mars stationing direct and Mercury stationing retrograde (May 21 - June 6) as the time when we want to "tee something up and hit it hard."  During this window of time, any preparations that are made to launch or project your ideas or work will yield bountiful results later.

Today also carries energetic signatures of the need to give or receive help.  The Earth is at the degree related to the "inner child" and focuses on assisting those who are less experienced overcome challenges.  You may be called upon to share your wisdom.  Also, we are directed in some way to re-connect with our own inner child.  That means we should integrate some play and fun into the day.  What does your inner child want to do?  Coloring a mandala may suffice.  Here's the Oracle Report logo mandala designed by wise owl Szabi that can be printed and colored.

It is unadvisable to go into anything unprepared or overconfident today.  Make sure a plan or strategy is in place before moving forward.  The tendency today is to rush forward in a sweep of Gemini energy, but composure is necessary.  If you are in a situation where you need to defend yourself, make sure you are "armed" with information and facts and be sure to put a shield of protection around yourself.  Honoring or praying to the four directions, above and below, and outward sets a "medicine wheel" around you that is impenetrable. 

I will talk more about the Medicine Wheel of Protection (and the Wisdom Goddess on duty this month) when I record the month's overview with Andrew tomorrow. Look for that to be posted tomorrow afternoon.  And speaking of Andrew, the wise owl who founded and is the administrator of the Oracle Report Facebook community, let's wish him a happy birthday today!  Andrew's help is a labor of love so let's send some of it back to him today.

Set your aim high and ride through the shifts that occur today.  Above all, find time to play!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

New Moon Phase: begin, emerge

Moon in Gemini

Ruling Mahavidya: Bagalamukhi (The Storm-Calmer, The Stabilizer, The Paralyzer)

Skill: slow down

Negative Imprint: obsession with what is wanted

Positive Imprint: balanced solutions

The New Moon in Gemini begins at 2:40 pm ET/ 6:40 pm UT.  The Sabian symbol for the degree of the New Moon is "aroused strikers around a factory."

This is highly interesting because it shows that a plan is being implemented by Gaia-Sophia through the aspects of herself as the Mahavidyas (also called the Wisdom Goddesses) with the New Moons.  Just as Bhuvaneshvari and Tara were aligned with the New Moon in Taurus as "red cross nurses" last month, Bagalamukhi's energy is perfectly aligned with the New Moon in Gemini and "aroused strikers around a factory."   I will go into this when I record the overview for the month ahead because Bagala's energy is complex. For now, know that she is associated with the color yellow, lions, cranes, ducks, smoke, magic, and the power to render enemies (Archons) powerless.  Bagala is stunning in many ways.  Her name is pronounced "Bah-gah-la-MOO-key."  Say hello.

We began the new year in April with the energy of "a ruler of a nation" which was the signal for change.  Humanity began to rise out of the enslavement of its mind; individuals felt the need to become stronger and more masterful.  Breaking free energetically took a toll on everyone in April.  The initial stage of historical change is always hard.  Birthing the "Second Renaissance" is tough.

As May entered, the energy of the "red cross nurse" flooded in to help us heal and adjust.  May was a crisis situation for the collective of humanity in that assistance was needed to deal with the massive shift/release from chains.  We found ourselves in new territory carrying a heavy burden and heard a call to action or a wake up call about something in our lives.  Throughout the month we viewed things from different angles and different perspectives.  In the process, we more closely aligned with our path or destiny or future and the people that will be a part of it.

Now, over the next month, we will be standing up and coming forward for ourselves, for others, and for the collective of humanity.  The inner discipline, strength, and fortitude that we craved in April now comes to us to stabilize us.  We will come into greater balance this month.  Mental stability is a wonderful gift for humanity at this time of change because change, by definition, unhinges people.

For today, recognize that any storms that are booming through your life will become calmer before the Moon is dark and new again.  Breathe in the serenity that comes from knowing that solutions to problems will become evident.  We will look back at the end of the month and see how stunningly it was handled.

Be prepared for things that are not in alignment with your highest and best to be cut out (stopped).  We don't focus on this, but if it happens, we say thanks instead of fretting.  Let the energy take you where you need to go and make you what you need to be.

Happy New Moon, wise owls!

Click here for the link to interview on "Galactic Connection" with Alexandra Meadors - May 27, 2014.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Balsamic Moon Phase: release and transform

Moon in Taurus

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari (The World Nurse) and Tara (The Rescuer)

Skill: practice opening the lotus blossom of your heart

Negative Imprint: mistrust, rejection of information

Positive Imprint: trust, acceptance of information

Today is the last day before a new lunar cycle (new energetic month) begins - the New Moon in Gemini.  It's important to look at the last month's energy in its totality before we move into the next cycle.  We want to release whatever we do not want to carry into the next month.  In one way or another, each of us has been carrying some sort of load.  To remind everyone, here is the nature of the energy that has been in place for us during the past month:

As a whole, this month we are crossing new boundaries with a heavy load, using different lenses of perception.  After we hear a wake-up call, a call to action, or a call to devotion, we observe the patterns and themes of the energy and ultimately unite with our spiritual comrades.  The entire month's energy intends a "nexusing" of people - putting people together, putting people in the places they need to be, and connecting/reconnecting people who have work to do together (including work at the level of the soul).

Think back to when this was written - the New Moon in Taurus on April 29.  Where do you stand at the last day of this energy?  By the end of the day, you may have a much better idea because today's energy invokes the ""music of the spheres" to bring things into alignment, understanding, and direction.  Paths are visible.  Wisdom is delivered to us.

Energetic signatures like the ones in effect today come along only once in a while.  The energy is lofty and spiritually-charged.  Messages are in the air.  Something is knocking at the door to our hearts, asking to be let in.  Guidance and protection from "on high" is so close we can touch it.  It's a very special day.

The lower octave of the energy involves themes of waiting instead of taking initiative, fear of commitment, not trusting new information and ideas, not seeing depth, and fear of loss of independence.

As we release the past month and prepare for the infusion of new energy tomorrow, there are a few things we can do to facilitate the process.

• Listen to or play music.  Data travels along acoustics.  Musical compositions and random lyrics that we are drawn to carry information to help us gain wisdom.
• Listen to others.  Active listening is a skill that can be developed.  Listen intently when others are speaking.  You may catch something you have not previously understood.  This includes listening to conversations, podcasts, radio shows.
• Practice the skill of opening and closing the lotus blossom of your heart so that whatever is knocking can enter.  Trust it.
• Understand that beliefs are more important than thoughts today.

The Mahavidyas Bhuvaneshvari and Tara, aspects of the goddess Gaia Sophia who are The World Nurse and The Rescuer respectively, are preparing to turn over the reins to Bagalamukhi tomorrow.  Let's give them a standing ovation of gratitude today.  They worked hard to help us as "red cross nurses" this month.  And we are stronger for it.  Tomorrow, a month of increasing inner strength and coming forward for ourselves begins.

For now, we revel in the sublime energies of a precious day.

Note: I am Alexandra Meadors' guest on "Galactic Connection" recorded over the weekend.  Many thanks to Alexandra for inviting me.  It was a wonderful time.  You can listen to the interview by clicking here.
 

Monday, May 26, 2014

Balsamic Moon Phase: release

Moon in Taurus

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari (The World Nurse) and Tara (The Rescuer)

Skill: take the best of what's available and work from there

Negative Imprint: unnecessary risks

Positive Imprint: protection

Managing expectations is the key to managing today's energy.  Much of this is a carry-over from situations that developed yesterday.

This energy prompts people to begin frenetically chasing something - something that is an illusion and is based in superficiality.  It's a chase of promises only, not reality.  Be wise.  Make good choices.  Don't be torn away from what feels like home to you in order to pursue uncertainty.

If you find yourself feeling like you have failed or have been defeated (or someone has failed or defeated you), challenge that idea.  Practice the skill of taking the best of what is available and going from there.  Leave the past behind.  Release a burden.  Recognize that you are not starting over from the beginning.  Much remains for better situations to be built upon.

The Wisdom Goddesses Bhuvaneshvari and Tara remain on duty to provide assistance.  Giving something over to them to handle lightens our load.  The Balsamic Moon phase is the time when we release feelings, situations, and circumstances that we do not want to carry with us into the next lunar cycle.  If there is something you want to release into the past, today is an ideal day to that.

The energy has been intense this weekend.  Nature heals us and keeps us sane.  Keep your eyes open for stunning spectacles of her beauty and keep things simple.  Remember to focus on the positive aspects that are already in place.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Balsamic Moon Phase: release, transform

Moon in Aries/Taurus

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari (The World Nurse) and Tara (The Rescuer)

Skill: use your imagination to re-envision what remains or what was thought to be lost

Negative Imprint: self-pity

Positive Imprint: reformation

What is stirred up from deep within you today that asks for action or change?  We are challenged to break free from limitations - limiting thoughts, beliefs, feelings, circumstances, habits, and routines.

This energy is also radical and rather relentless.  Emotions run high (and can become an onslaught) and arguments happen very easily.  It also brings out stubbornness, especially if there is resistance to change. Tendencies toward self-pity are stronger today.  This is a sign that you are ready for change. Overall, any drama that arises is showing a need for something to be changed.

As the energy coalesces to bring about deep change today, it also brings the opportunity to re-gain lost ground or the opportunity for a second chance.  We see what is in need to revitalization.  We want to reform (re-form) or fix things. 

Engagement of our imaginations is what really produces energy for transformation.  Can you imagine something being a different way?  What would you need to do to make that happen?

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Balsamic Moon Phase:

Moon in Aries

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhunvaneshvari (The World Nurse) and Tara (The Rescuer)

Skill: embrace change

Negative Imprint: resistance

Positive Imprint: reconnection

Today's energy brings strong shifts.  Shifts in perspectives, directions, and feelings occur.  "Shift" is a gentler way to say "change."  Term it shift or change today, but the end result is the same. 

These shifts bring things together more than they take things apart.  Reconnection and rediscovery underpin the energy.  More specifically, the energy leans toward reconnecting us with our greater human family and our greater spiritual family.  If you are feeling a lack of connection with others, this energy will push hard on you to go beyond how you are viewing things in your life.  It will show any places where we are keeping up barriers.  Ultimately, bonds are forged or strengthened by the process.  This includes our bond with ourselves.

As the Moon phase shifts to Balsamic today, we also move into a new phase of learning.  We find ourselves in new territory, following the course of the energy that was in place for the month back at the New Moon on April 29.  I've repeatedly reposted the summary because it is important to integrate the journey we've been on this month.  We understand it more fully each day as we approach the New Moon in Gemini on May 28.  Here again is the energetic overview of what the past month had in store for us:

This month we are crossing new boundaries with a heavy load, using different lenses of perception.  After we hear a wake-up call, a call to action, or a call to devotion, we observe the patterns and themes of the energy and ultimately unite with our spiritual comrades.  The entire month's energy intends a "nexusing" of people - putting people together, putting people in the places they need to be, and connecting/reconnecting people who have work to do together (including work at the level of the soul).

Think back to the state of your life and your emotions at the New Moon on April 29.  Recall  the Sabian symbol for the month: a red cross nurse.  How were you in need of a red cross nurse then?  How are you now?  What mind space are you in now?  What perspective?  What was your call to action, your wake up call?  What burden or load were you carrying?  Is it time to release something? How has the universe responded for you?  Have have you been healed of something?  Was compassion delivered?

It's important to mentally integrate all that has changed for us this month as the changes continue today.  Change is the nature of the Universe!  Let's strive to be fluid and dance along with the shifts that are underway in our lives.  Let's see what comes together.