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New Moon in Taurus! 26/04/2017

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

Today’s New Moon is at 6° Taurus

Happy New Moon day!

I love a New Moon, the energy itself is fantastic! What an exciting time to plant seeds of intention, to dream of ideas to grow, to creatively use the energy of the sign its in to help manifest and work on yourself and what you want to achieve. Nothing feels as good as writing a bucket or to do list and ticking it of once achieved!

Today the New Moon is at 6° in the sign of Taurus. Today we see both the Sun and the Moon in Taurus. Wow a lot of the earthy, practical energy is being pulled in this New Moon. You will feel very grounded and seek security, you will find you can be reluctant to make changes, you will be interested increasing the luxuries in your life, you will have an urge to invest your time in beautiful things and creating that feeling within. Physical health, financial security, creativity will be high on your list this month.

Reconnecting with the seasons is a strong theme this month, for us down in the southern hemisphere it’s the Autumn feel, the smell in the air, it’s the beauty of the leaves falling, it’s a time we seek warmth and want to snuggle and nest. The northern hemisphere its spring and a time of growth and rebirth, the plants are blossoming, it’s the warmth, nutrition and a chance to grow and create opportunities in your life.

Use the Taurus energy that is being pulled in and towards us this lunar cycle. Now the Moon and Sun are at 6 degrees today and well the number vibration of six is all about temporary opportunities opening up for us, so this New Moon draws in new opportunities. here are a few areas in which will be highlighted.

The energy is tinged with career energy and if you can take a few moments today or tomorrow and think about what is going on with your job, what new opportunities would you like ,what changes need to be made, what new project or idea do you want to work on and are you happy in your current position. Just taking that time to figure out what you want and if you are happy were you are will give you so many positive downloads to work on and with and land you in the position you want to be!

The New Moon in Taurus is great at making a financial plan. Use this Moon to sit down and make a long list , as well as take a good hard look at your finances, savings, property, cash and possessions. There is no better time to think about were you are  financially and where you would like to be by the end of the year… What small savings can you achieve weekly to help towards the bigger picture and your end goals.

Don’t neglect this New Moon ritual. Keep it simple. Take a moment to write down what you wish to begin, create, or increase in this upcoming cycle. For the Taurus New Moon ritual, set an intention regarding the ability to steadfastly build or grow something. It’s a wonderful time to commit to personal goals, especially physical goals. It’s time to enjoy life’s simple pleasure, stop and smell the roses step into mother nature and appreciate the beauty all around us and the small miracles that happen daily.

 How to create a New Moon ritual

Happy New Moon wishing and have a great day.

By Andy J x

 

Daily grind 19/04/2017

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Wednesday April 19th, 2017.

The Sun moves into Taurus.

The Moon enters Aquarius.

The Sun moves out of fiery Aries and into Taurus! Happy birthday month Taurus. Mars is in Taurus conjunts Mercury in Taurus. When the Sun is in Taurus the energy and focus is on stability , longevity, financial security a and things around us looking beautiful. It’s a shift from fire to earth, from action orientation to patiently waiting and seeing. What Taurus does not like is change and uncertainty and with Mars and Mercury in the sign of Taurus there is a lot of slow ground long-term energy around.

Today with two of the major personal planets and the Sun in Taurus, be careful of your reactions, especially if you feel that you are not get what you want on this day, because Taurus does not like change and loves being in charge of a situations. The energy will make you dig your heals into the ground, you can become irritated and be on the defense, you will not go quietly if things are not going towards your liking. Try not to be too stubborn for your own good!

The Third Quarter Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius. The Quarter Moon phase is great an encouraging you to release what is no longer working in your life. This includes whats cluttering up our home or office, do a spring or Autumn clean out, clean out your closet, let go of something you thought was important that you see no longer serves you or your home.

Happy Wednesday.

By Andy J xx

Monday 3/4/17 Daily Grind

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Monday 3rd April, 2017.

 The First quarter Moon in Cancer.

The Cancer Moon trines Neptune in Pisces.

Happy Monday.

Today starts off really we. We have the First quarter Moon in sensitive, emotional , watery Cancer all day long. Early today the Moon makes a lovely aspects to Neptune in Pisces making it extra dreamy and intuitive in the morning hours.

Now when we talk about the first quarter Moon we really are referring to a starting point. Last week we had a New Moon, where the Moon was in complete darkness, Now we see the Moon moving towards a Full Moon, where it is completely lit up and illuminated. The first quarter Moon is half was journey to being full. There is a sense of anticipation ,and energy building up and that Moon in Cancer and Neptune energy really gives you a sense of drive and a boost energy, combined with dreaming about what your future could be like. This means there is a sense of hope, and a sense of enthusiasm, if I can dream it i can make it happen.

Today is a nice change, as we have seen and felt some intense energy as of late, with the New astrological year, a New Moon and Venus in retrograde. Venus continues to retrograde until the 15/4/2017 and its effects have been felt by most . It has left a lot of us feeling a lack of love and beauty for themselves, for others, and a lack of love for what you are doing in your lives. But with The First quarter Moon in nurturing Cancer and Neptune in dreamy Pisces we feel a sense of hope for the future and love. Today is beautiful, full of surprises  in a positive way. We have a smile for our up coming future, so look out for the magic and synchronicity today.

Have a great day!

Andy J xx

Monday 20/03/2017

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Monday March 20th, 2017.

The Moon enters Capricorn.

The Sun enters Aires.

The Moon continues its transit of Sagittarius until it enters Capricorn later on today. The Sun enters Aries this morning, marking the time of the autumnal equinox in the southern hemisphere and the Spring equinox in the northern hemisphere. Today also marks the start of the astrological New Year!!  The equinoxes are the two points in the year where there is equal day and equal night. We see just as much darkness as we do light . So what a great time to self reflect and look what is balanced and what is lacking balance in your life? Are things on a level playing field.

The Moon is all about what nurtures and moves us , and when it’s in Capricorn we are very grounded , we are very work related with pristine focus and have the means to work towards a positive goal.  This sense of direction will give us a sense of ease and security.

The Sun will transit headstrong Aries until April 19th. When the Sun is in Aries, the energy is enthusiastic and spontaneous. Its Fire, its high energy, its excitement and the pace of our life will begin to pick up, our direction and goals will become clearer where will have the sense of Yes I want this out of my life and no im not willing to settle for anything less than i deserve. We are motivated by the desire to conquer however be aware that Aires ruled by Mars we can be impulsive, aggressive and very reactive. Pick your battles and choose your words and actions wisely!

Now we are n the astrological New Year its a time to start new things, project, dreams, to plant seeds and move into new directions. Harness the Aires desire to get things done, planet seeds of success and take action!

Happy Monday!

Andy J xx

Full Moon in Virgo 2017.

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The Full Moon shines its illuminating light this month in the sign of Virgo. Virgo is an earth sign that is all about practicality. Virgo is all about decisions, what is and isn’t working for you especially  in your daily routine and life. Virgo is also a sign that takes pride in the services they provide to others.
This full Moon happens at 22 degrees. Now 22 is a master number of the builder so any actions and decisions you take now will cement what you are building in your world. You have the opportunity to create something in the physical world, especially in the here and now this month, something that is long-lasting, practical and very meaningful and will impact you in your life in a positive way.

The Full Moon in Virgo presses us to find a balance between our physical health, our work life, our every day-to-day functions and our daily routines. Virgo has a great need and the tools to balance and organise our daily life. This Full Moon look to find a balance in these areas what is practical and impractical, finds a balance between work and service.

However this month we are still in contact with a lot of Pisces watery energy . The Sun is in Pisces, 180o away from the Moon, we also see Neptune in Pisces, Chiron in Pisces and we just see Mercury leave Pisces. All these planets are conjunting and mixing their energy with the Sun. So usually the Full Moon energy trumps everything else but we will see the energy in the chart mixing between watery emotional, intuition, dreamy energy and grounded, practical earth energy.

The Sun is illuminating Pisces energy onto this Full Moon energy in Virgo. So emotional side of things will still be strongly felt in our life and in our decisions, so those who thought YAY im finally done with the emotional side of life and thinking now i can get back to business, back to practical work and everyday work, unfortunately.. NO there is going to be a lot of ” feeling’s and intuition” going on. Remember the Sun, which is the “identity”  is in Pisces. Pisces energy is creativity, spirituality, intuition and connecting to your feelings will still be strong over the next few weeks, so if you are prone to sweeping your feelings under the rug, you still may find it difficult under this Full Moon as you may be forced to own your emotions. However this Full Moon will bring about more of a balance with the intellect mind and our emotions.

So this Full Moon you have the oppertunity to realse, to change and grow. Find the emotional satisfaction in making order out of daily chaos, solving problems and helping others. This is the time to re think and reorganise our lives.

Taking care of business is a major theme this Full Moon, especially where you place emotional connections. You crave order and orientation, so we’re in your life needs a little sorting and TLC? Your health, your home, your work, your relationships, your closets, that desk you have been avoiding and that keep piles up.

This is the time use it wisely and happy Full Moon gang!

Andy J xx

Full Moon Ritual

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Full moon Ritual

As the full moon is upon us, it’s time to reflect and release those things that no longer serve us. Let go of what you no longer need in your life or any aspect of yourself that you may have outgrown. The moon, being the closest astronomical mass to Earth, has a profound effect on us. When the moon is full, it is at its high tide of power, amplifying energies. The moon traditionally represents the emotional, nurturing, creative and feminine aspect of our lives. When the energy is intense and as powerful as this, it enables you to take action, have you ever felt a pull or an urge leading up to the full moon? Many people feel this intensifying energy, it is a sign that you may need to release energies that no longer serve you, and you can do this by performing a Full moon ritual.

The full moon period is a great time to take action towards your new moon intentions you made two weeks prior and is a great opportunity for some self-reflection. The full moon can shed some light on what could be holding you back and what needs to be released that’s standing in your way .

A Full Moon ritual is a powerful way to invoke the intention of releasing and Letting go. You can purge yourself of any old identities, frame of mind, attitudes, behavior and situations. You may wish to take an inventory of thoughts and beliefs no longer serving you, clean out your possessions. Remember, you can release anything emotionally, physically, mentally or spiritually.  Release any addictions such as food or drama, emotional vampires,  unhappiness in your job , relinquishing suffering involved in hurtful relationships.

You can also seek guidance from your spirit guides or angels to help highlight what is ready to be shed from your life. Tools to help you connect with your guides include oracle cards, journaling and automatic writing, or mediation. Trust the guidance that comes to you, your gut instincts are usually right.

Write down all the things you wish to release and give thanks for what it’s already served. After writing them down you can visualise them being released and healed, do this by performing your ritual sitting under the moon or at a window with the moon shining down.

 What you need

Pen, paper, lighter, candle, small bowls (if you intend on burning your notes) , water, sage and other personal objects such as crystals.

  1. Create a sacred space. Find a quiet, clutter free place to sit, place crystals or other special tokens around you.
  2. Clear your energy. Burn sage and clear your energy space, or you can imagine standing under a silver or bright white waterfall of pure light and allow all negative and lower energies to be cleared away.
  3. Light the candle, Take a few deep breaths, center yourself and then begin to write on the piece of paper what you wish to release from your life
  4. When you have finished your list, sign and date the page.
  5. Go into your heart space/chakra and declare “I now let this go. I ask you angels to please take this list for healing and transmutation, and I thank you, Amen.” Then place the piece of paper over the candle allowing the flame to light your page, you then place it in the bowl and watch as the flames consume and release your request to the universe for healing.
  6. Use your intuition to guide you. You may just want to sit under the moon and read your list aloud, or with a lit candle and not burn your page. You may want to meditate on what to let go of. Just the intention of releasing and letting go can work.

Just remember… our words have power. Saying – “Be Gone” audibly and loudly can be very freeing. Thank the spirits and angels. Be safe and don’t forget to have some fun.

 

Written by Andy Jackman x

 

 

 

The Moon An Ancient Guide

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The Moon As A Guide

Humans have gazed up at the nighttime sky for thousands of years, looking for meaning and guidance from the moon and stars. If you think about it, its really amazing how the Moon has a profound effect on the Earth, the gravity it generates is powerful enough to stir up and move water in our oceans , causing high and low tides.

The revolution of the Moon around the Earth makes the Moon appear as if it is changing shape and colour in the sky, but as we all know the Moon doesn’t generate any light itself,  its illuminating glow  is just the reflection of the light caused by the different angle of the Sun, in which we see as the bright part on the Moon’s surface.

The moon is our closest neighbor in space, and the moon has a profound effect on the Earth and on the human imagination. The moon & its phases were understood as early as 500 BC by the Greeks.  The shadow it cast is dark enough to obscure our sun in a solar eclipse. Its brilliance can illuminate a traveler’s path on a long winter’s night.

Being aware of the moon and seasonal changes has always been important to those who choose to focus the lunar energy on their goals and objectives, the moon cycles were used to keep track of seasons, and thus designated different agricultural markers.

In most neo-Pagan and Wiccan traditions, the names given to the various moon cycles are based upon a couple of different sources. the moon cycles were used to keep track of seasons, and thus designated different agricultural markers. The farmers almanacs ( An Almanacs is a calendar containing events such as phases of the moon, tides,sunrises and sunsets, astronomical or meteorological information,including future positions of celestial objects, star magnitudes, and culmination dates of constellations and other statistical information and related topics.) Where based on lunar cycles. The phases of the moon were very important to the farmer’s who timed their harvesting according to the moons cycles.
Knowing the moons phases can help you plan and prepare for change, new beginnings and endings. Ancient ways can still be used in modern times, working with the moons energy increases your own personal power and supports your intention. it is used in goal setting and self-empowerment,  and, of course, the moons energy play’s an important role for people that use the various phases of the moon in ritual work, magic and other ceremonies.

Rituals undertaken during certain moon phases can be enhanced by using the moon and its cycles for specific purposes.

 

The Moon As A Guide

Southern Hemisphere full moon names by month

    • January: Hay Moon, Buck Moon, Thunder Moon, Mead Moon

    • February: Grain Moon, Sturgeon Moon, Red Moon, Wyrt Moon, Corn Moon, Dog Moon, Barley Moon

    • March: Harvest Moon, Corn Moon

    • April: Harvest Moon, Hunter’s Moon, Blood Moon

    • May: Hunter’s Moon, Beaver Moon, Frost Moon

    • June: Oak Moon, Cold Moon, Long Night’s Moon

    • July: Wolf Moon, Old Moon, Ice Moon

    • August: Snow Moon, Storm Moon, Hunger Moon, Wolf Moon

    • September: Worm Moon, Lenten Moon, Crow Moon, Sugar Moon, Chaste Moon, Sap Moon

    • October: Egg Moon, Fish Moon, Seed Moon, Pink Moon, Waking Moon

    • November: Corn Moon, Milk Moon, Flower Moon, Hare Moon

    • December: Strawberry Moon, Honey Moon, Rose Moon

FULL MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE

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IT’S HERE…THE FULL MOON  LUNAR ECLIPSE

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 4 degrees in Libra

OK, it’s the celestial build-up we have all been waiting for! Over the next 24 hours, Astrologically we will see  two massive planets, Jupiter and Saturn clash and then on the same day, we get the Full Moon eclipse in the relationship sign of Libra.

In other words, all bets are off in March, due to our  Super New moon in Pisces, our Lunar Eclipse in Libra and the equinox, so  things could get quite wild and it’s a REALLY awesome day to practice some old fashioned Full Moon forgiveness and gratitude. We are in a transformational time right now, Exciting stuff hey.

The Eclipse Energy always bring huge change and fast movement on our Paths!

So what are you doing differently this time?

Are you experiencing a complete shift in conscious ?

We are also experiencing re-patterning energies that has not been experienced since March 1998, when this eclipse  last occurred.

Here we go with some magnificent cosmic energy raining down upon our beautiful planet Earth. We are literally charged up with light over the next 24 hours globally. So today channel some of that Aries energy i talked about yesterday, get some courage, be bold  and step up! It’s  time to step through the portal! Leave the past behind, and step into the right future that lies before you!

Now before you start getting wild ideas, and shedding off your celestial skin, old ideas and behaviors, remember  it is important to stay balanced and grounded, its especially important to  patiently wait for the spiritual energies to be more supportive for your forward movement. ( hmm patience, something i need to work on in this life time, and funny enough it was our oracle card from yesterday, here is the link if you would like to re read the message on Patience ). This is a day to focus on the positives in your life. Be careful not to mope about or feel sorry for yourself, for you will…

 

We all must remember there is an ebb and flow to the Universal Energy.there is a time to be still and a time to take action,in the stillness we gather information, strength and peace within. and soon enough the energies will flow again and your path will unfold. Trust in the divine timing and have faith.

 

~Today’s Oracle Card ~

~I have pulled from the ~Messages From Your Angels ~

~CLOSE YOUR EYES AND ASK YOURSELF A QUESTION THAT HAS BEEN PLAYING ON YOUR MIND?

WHAT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT CAME TO YOU’RE MIND?

 

SHANTI

THE ANGEL OF PEACE

You have been through turmoil, and your soul is tired.

Your mind craves peace and quiet, and I am here to help you with that desire. I will give you new opportunities to spend time alone, where you can relax your mind and heart. I will bring tranquility to your soul so that you can mirror the peace of mind that is your true Divine nature.

Like the angels, you are able to hover within the eye of any hurricanes that may swirl around you right now. Through breath and intention, you can stay centered no matter what’s happening in your life. This inner foundation of peace has a powerful healing effect. Your outer life soon reflects your inner peacefulness. Smooth roads are ahead for you, and the worst is behind you now. A peaceful outcome to this situation is assured.

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Written by Andy Jackman xx