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.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Third Quarter Moon Phase: revise, realign

Moon in Pisces/Aries

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

Skill: wise owls fly with the currents of the wind

Negative Imprint: dullness

Positive Imprint: refreshment

What blows into your world today?  If an opportunity arises, take advantage of it, particularly if it is unusual.  These new opportunities lead to abundance and self-sustenance.  A reward for a job well done is implicit.

Today's energy also removes things that are non-essential or are blocking us from moving toward what is in our highest and best interests.  This "cutting away" makes for an overall better situation.

An underlying motivator today is the desire to connect with like-minded people or whatever makes us feel at home.  Cooperation with others, even those who are not like-minded, is necessary.  This energy is about groups and bringing people together to achieve something that is needed.  Along with this is the tendency for some to become bossy or hold themselves separate and above the rest.

Today's energy also has us drawn toward beauty and the appearance of things, particularly our work.  We tend to want things to look their best or be the best representation they can be.  This can become overblown and accomplish the exact opposite.  What is most important is the basis of things.  If you stripped something bare, what would remain?

Dull routines just don't cut it for us today.  As the Third Quarter Moon moves into Aries, we become revitalized and take a different perspective on things.  It's refreshing!  We want to make sure we are open to new options.

As the lunar cycle of Taurus comes to an end, where are you with the energy that was put in motion for the month?  Here's a refresher.

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).

Happy Friday!

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Third Quarter Moon Phase: revise, realign, reorient

Moon in Pisces

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

Skill: be like calm water

Negative Imprint: division; deception

Positive Imprint: unity; truth

Things that have been bubbling under the surface are whipped up today.  People's reactions may be disproportionate to the actual circumstances.  We tend to make a bigger deal out of something than it really is.  The question to ask is what is really going on?  What is behind all of it?  Is a secret trying to be revealed? 

Venus conjuncts the planet Eris today, highlighting financial issues (particularly global financial issues), truth, freedom, and commitments.  This conjunction also brings a new beginning or renewal of something existing within relationships.  When these two planets harmonize, the end result is always good.

Today is one of the days when the illusions of the matrix are further dissolved.  Unconsciously, this brings feelings of nervousness because we are a traumatized species and changes to the status quo make us edgy.  The thing to remember is that the real solidity and the real security is a framework that is already in place and has been since the beginning of the Earth because the Earth is the framework! As the parameters of the matrix dissolve, we understand more and more how the Earth is a divine being.  This divine being is directly engaged in helping us actualize our potential.  She provides the most beautiful setting for this - the wild mind of a goddess.

When Venus and Eris meet up in the sky, unity ensues.  Thus, the enemies of humanity push situations that will divide and conquer.  "Divide and conquer" is the number one strategy of the Archons.  When we are busy opposing one another, we forget that we are all One.  We forget that there is a force behind the division.  We are not each other's enemies.  The Archons are our enemies.  Within the collective of humanity, there is room for all sorts of different views, ideas, beliefs, creations, and personalities.  There is no need to reject or delineate.  If you find yourself in some sort of division or conflict, step back and take in a new breath.  Is there any need for division?  Would it result in strife?  Are you being "played" by forces that reinforce separation?

The tenor of emotions reaches maximum between noon - 4:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm UT.  While the waves whip up in the world around us, we endeavor toward calm, placid water like the water that wise owl Savannah captured in today's photograph.  Maintaining this mindset, we work together today to reinforce the unity of humanity.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Third Quarter Moon Phase: analyze, complete

Moon in Pisces

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari (Goddess of the Spoken Word) and Tara (Goddess of Compassion)

Skill: commanding not chasing

Negative Imprint: denial of self and needs

Positive Imprint: acceptance of self and needs

Today we crave happiness.  It's the motivating factor behind all feelings, actions, and insights today.  It prompts us to move in new directions and see through things to the truth. 

The craving for happiness is a strong drive that often manifests first as unhappiness.  Dissatisfaction with the current state of things/emotions causes us to feel like something is missing.  We tend to then begin a chase (in our minds or in the physical world) to determine what is missing and then to get it.

But it's wiser to not undertake a chase.  It's wiser to command the energy than be commanded by it.  To do that, today we speak what we want instead of questing after it.  Speaking your desire to the Wisdom Goddess Bhuvaneshvari, the Goddess of the Spoken Word, speeds up the process.  We can command the source field (or the universe, collective consciousness, or whatever you prefer to call the world around you - I would call it the dreaming of Gaia Sophia) but the Wisdom Goddesses work magic with it.  If dissatisfaction creeps into your emotions today or if the craving for something is driving you a little wild, all you need to do is say, "Bhuvaneshvari, I am (state your name).  I desire (fill in the blank).  Thank you for hearing me."  Then let it go.  See what comes back to you and don't set a time limit.

Before speaking your desire, however, make sure that you don't already have what you want.  Ask yourself if you already have everything you need.  Don't be ungrateful.  Look at the blessings in your life.  If something is missing which would truly help you dwell in a happier "place" (mentally, emotionally, or physically), by all means put it to Bhuvaneshvari.

It is also a good idea to do something to reinforce the intentions you set at the New Moon in Aries (the astrological new year) and again at the New Moon in Taurus.  We are entering the final moon phase of energy that sets the tone for the rest of the year (this astrological year lasts through March 2015).  Restate your intentions, goals, and wishes or do something that rekindles them.  Visualize them or light a candle - focus on them in some way.  Revisit your "Wish Board" if you created one.

If you need to purchase a big-ticket item, particularly something electronic, the window of time to do so is between now and June 6.  Mercury will station retrograde on June 7, and it is not advisable to make big purchases or initiate something important during Mercury retrograde.  This window of time is also for putting yourself out there or expanding something.  Communication and presentation are highlighted.

We can see through barriers today, which means we can see what is barring happiness.  Usually we are our own barrier.  But we have ample help available to get out of our own way.  No one has to be a super human and do everything by themselves.  We have allies.  What a relief!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Disseminating Moon Phase:  opening, sharing, communication

Moon in Aquarius

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

Skill: honey bee (find the sweetness in life)

Negative Imprint: putting up barriers

Positive Imprint: opening to bounty

The energetic slingshot of Mars' release back to forward motion puts us in new territory today.  No matter where we find ourselves mentally, emotionally, or physically, we will practice the shamanic skill of being like the honey bee and finding the sweetness of life.

More than likely, the shamanic skill of being like a honey bee will require hardy spiritual warriors since today is also a Black Moon Day.  The Moon remains in Aquarius, affecting the Black Moon in Leo.  Our shadow sides continue to present themselves (and this means other people's shadow sides present themselves, too).  Black Moon days can feel dark and heavy, but we know that they are about regeneration and rebirth.  We remember that we grow stronger from the cycles of the Black Moon.  We seek the light and find it all around us in nature.

The energy challenges us not to put up barriers or shut down, especially if we are reeling from changes that are happening in our lives.  If we are not letting go of the past, it makes today harder.

Reunions are trying to occur.  This includes all kinds of reunions between people, places, and things.  We have the vantage point of seeing these things in a new way.  Unusual clarity is provided.  Remember that the whole time Mars has been retrograde we have had the opportunity to see where we put our energy, time, and resources and the ways we want to change this so that it is more sustainable and nurturing.  We are often tested with this when a planet stations direct.  Stand up or show up for yourself.

As mentioned, the day a planet stations direct is like a slingshot effect.  Things tend to be chaotic.  When the planet Mars stations direct, aggression and quick tempers can result.  Patience is necessary.  Being like the honey bee and maintaining the singular mission of finding and experiencing the sweetness in life (finding beauty and fun) keeps us centered and sane in the midst of the chaos.

This is the end of today's report.  An addendum is offered for readers who wish to delve further.

Recall that the energetics in place for this lunar month (the month that began with the New Moon in Taurus on April 29) indicated that:

"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)."

Recall also the opening lines for that day's Oracle Report:

"The New Moon in Taurus/Solar Eclipse begins today at the degree of 'a red cross nurse.'
Pause for a moment and take time to check how you respond to this image.  What is the first thing you think of with "a red cross nurse?"  What kind of imagery accompanies it in your mind's eye?  Our individual response to the symbol says a great deal about what this energy will be like for us over the next month."

Consider how you thought about the red cross nurse then and how you do now.  It seems like it was a long time ago, doesn't it? 

Now we have "crossed into new territory."  We are at new places in our lives and we see things with "new lenses of perception."  Be gentle with yourself as you acclimate.  Be gentle with others as they try to acclimate.  It will take some time to take in the full panorama.

If needed, continue the conversation with Bhuvaneshvari and/or Tara, who are right alongside us all month long.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Disseminating Moon Phase: communication, messages

Moon in Aquarius

Skill: be like the wise old owl in the tree who safely observes (go inside yourself and observe)

Negative Imprint: ego-centricity, strutting, being "all over the place"

Positive Imprint: grace, integrity, maintaining center

After moving retrograde (backward in the sky) since March 2, Mars finally moves direct (forward in the sky) overnight tonight.  But today, Mars is virtually at a standstill, and the build-up of its energy brings pressure.  Under this influence, we find ourselves at a standstill as well.

This brings a feeling that we are "on hold" or at a stop.  Perhaps you find yourself at a crossroad with something today.  This is Mars' final push to help us see where we feed energy to situations that feel hopeless, lost, or stone cold.  The question to ask is if the situation provides nourishment for you.  If you do not know, energies are in place to help you understand or get the message today.

Additionally, today and tomorrow are "Black Moon days."  Everyone's core fear is triggered on these days, but right now Leos and Aquarians and those with the Black Moon in Leo or Aquarius are triggered the most.  Black Moon days are an opportunity for tremendous personal growth and evolution.  They provide us with an opportunity to make friends with our shadow side.  For example, if you have the Black Moon in Pisces, circumstances develop to help you heal your trust issues.  Those with the Black Moon in Gemini, for example, will face the possibility of rejection or disapproval.  How we handle these situations shows how well we have integrated our shadow side.

Since the Moon is in Aquarius, power issues and power struggles contribute to the flavor of the energy today.  There is also potential for lots of parading and prancing to gain attention or to make a show of things.

On Black Moon days, our instincts kick in and our emotions have a tendency to dominate our responses.  This is why it is best to practice the shamanic skill of being like a wise old owl in the tree.  When we step back and take the stance of observer, we have time to think about how we want to respond.  Wise owls are skillful in recognizing when their shadow sides are being engaged and then take the high road.  (It's helpful to re-read the section in my book that corresponds to the sign in which your Black Moon resides.  Check the Appendix if you don't know yours.)  Remember that the idea is to make friends and integrate our shadow side, healing the core fear that we are separated from our Source and are alone.  We maintain a sense of grace on Black Moon days and endeavor to conduct ourselves with the highest integrity.  This holds the field or fabric of consciousness in place while negative forces try to intrude and create havoc.  The most dramatic effects of the Black Moon energy occur between 3:30 pm ET/ 7:30 pm UT and 8:30 pm ET/ 00:30 am UT.

Change is the name of the game today, so even if you don't know where your changes are going to lead, follow along.  The energy of Mars stationing direct has us confused and looking in all directions, not knowing exactly where we are going.  When we don't know what to do about something, it's best not to do anything until clarity returns.  Ride this feeling out with patience, as the energy will shift tomorrow when the direct motion of Mars in full force.  In fact, prepare for a slingshot effect tomorrow.

Be aware that other themes today include someone (possibly you) needing help (ask Bhunvaneshvari and Tara); situations breaking apart; pranks and tricks; feeling taken advantage of; using groups for a personal agenda; taking more of one's share or not taking one's share; the need to remain non-judgmental; and over-reliance on others.

Though the energies require skill to navigate today, we know that if things become overwhelming for us, we can turn to nature for relief.  Pay special attention to birds and look up the corresponding message of that type of bird in Animal Speak.  There's a flurry of messages with them today.  Be wise and be observant.

Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18, 2014

Saturday: Full Moon Phase: realizations

Sunday: Disseminating Moon Phase: communicating and sharing

Moon in Capricorn

Ruling Mahavidyas: Bhuvanehsvari (The Goddess of the Spoken Word) and Tara (The Rescuer)

Skill: adapt to whatever changes (healings) are happening deep inside of you

Saturday: Negative Imprint: isolation, denial of self and needs 

Saturday: Positive Imprint: connecting, honor of self and needs

Sunday: Negative Imprint: competition, not resting

Sunday: Positive Imprint: sharing, resting

This weekend's energy is very definitively split in two.  Saturday is the last day of the Full Moon phase and Sunday begins the Disseminating Moon phase.  Full Moon phases are active and bring things to light.  We gain wisdom.  Disseminating Moon phases are the time when we share our thoughts, feelings, and ideas with others and gain feedback or the universe provides feedback in a myriad of messages - snippets of overheard conversations, lyrics in a song, dreams, unusual encounters with animals, repetition of almost anything, themes of movies, a commercial on the radio.  Again, we gain wisdom.

Saturday's energy is much rockier than Sunday's,  On Saturday the Moon will approach the same place in the sky as Pluto.  The planets Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, and even Mars are also involved.  Pluto brings deep transformation and these other planets are making the transformation even more powerful.  We are all undergoing changes at levels of which we aren't even aware.  They are life-altering.

It's complicated, so Iet's hit the highlights for the weekend:

SATURDAY

• don't settle for less 
• don't deny yourself blessings and gifts
• second chances (at life even) are favored
• don't over-react
• what does the idea of "returning home" mean to you right now?
• those who are bent of dominating others attempt to do so
• you may feel the need for quiet time or to withdrawal but don't become isolated with only the past for company
• be selective with whom you want to share your time and energy but remain open to the possibility for relationships to expand in other ways
• change feels almost pushed upon us but is a true blessing even if we don't know it yet
• we find ourselves in new emotional, mental, and physical territory, feeling like an alien and craving comfort and security.  All new things feel this way but soon it will not be new anymore.

SUNDAY

• like-minded people link up and the collaboration will produce amazing results
• some will be more inclined toward competition and egocentricity
• we see where we are committing our energy, time, and resources in ways that do not bring satisfaction.
• feeling like you or others deserve judgment, punishment, or rejection but seeing the higher reasons behind the actions (mainly the infection by Archontic mind parasites that cause the actions; it can't be helped until it's recognized)
• taking time to relax is very important.  It's a day for restoration.  Don't push yourself, especially if you know you need rest.

The Mahavidyas Bhuvaneshvari and Tara would also like to highlight that something from our past returns to us to this month to remind us of who we are.  This may be an old picture, letter, video, artistic piece, cassette tape of a reading - anything.  But it is something tangible.

Also, they wish to communicate that every effort is recognized.  Each person who asks for help is heard.  Each person is deeply loved.  If you can open up just a little - even a little crack - the flood of love will fill you.  This brings us not only wisdom, but also healing.  Let's let the love in this weekend and then let's share it with others.  This is how the world will change.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Full Moon Phase: enlightenment

Moon in Sagittarius

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

Skill: bring your life in balance

Negative Imprint: pomposity, demands, noise

Positive Imprint: justice, reveling in the magic of nature

This has been quite a Full Moon phase!  We have today and tomorrow remaining in the phase, so the energy of the "Flower Full Moon" is still riding high.

The primary theme of today's energy involves people wanting (demanding?) to be heard and dramatically stating their case.  The desire for justice is strong.  It may get noisy!  Some may resort to aggressively pressing their beliefs.  Some may feel misunderstood or maligned.  Some may face resistance if they are trying to change things up.  Be wise about what, when, and where you reveal something, and make sure you are holding the highest intentions.  People will respond best to what they feel is justified.  If you find yourself winding up, turn down the volume of your voice.

Intuition is very high today, but our physical energy is lower as we come off of the Venus-Uranus conjunction.  Venus moves to the position known as "fairies dancing in the setting Sun" (hence today's photograph) and brings the energy of spiritual guidance and protection.  It's magical energy for sure and will bring elements of beauty into our lives.  However, along with this we also have the potential to become lost in self-delusion.  We don't want to wander off into Never Never Land.  Keep it real and stay on course.

We are in the final days of the Mars retrograde and the re-evaluation of how we disperse and focus our energy and resources.  We are re-examining where we devote our time.  Situations and relationships that are not in our highest and best interests are being revealed.  There is a big push to help us see this.  The Mars energy is trying to bring things into balance.  The key to understanding this is based in our feelings.  Our feelings lead the way for us.  Pay attention to what you do not want to do.  What do you need to change?  It is not impossible.  You can take baby steps.  All the assistance that is needed is readily available.

Finally, with the overview for 2014, I discussed how Gaia Sophia, the  divine being embodied as our planet, and the aspects of herself known as the Mahavidyas would make herself and themselves known in a big way this year.  This certainly seems to be true as many people are writing about the things that are happening in their lives after they ask for assistance from them.  The viral video of Tara the Family Cat rescuing the little boy from the attacking dog could not be a more perfect example.  Tara, the Mahavidya who is known as "The Rescuer" is certainly revealing herself.  In case you missed it, here it is (apologies for the CNN report - please disregard the talking heads):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by0wv7ufZ8g

Tara winks at the parliament of wise owls.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Full Moon Phase: enlightenment

Moon in Sagittarius

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

Skill: You are a spiritual warrior who embraces the flow of change and recognizes that feelings of angst are really a "quickening."  Weave yourself through the energy.

Negative Imprint: dullness, ruses, domination

Positive Imprint: colorfulness, clarity, acclimation

Brilliant metallic threads are being woven into the tapestry that is the story of humanity today.  Our personal paths in the tapestry have been veering in new directions, with some taking drastic turns.  All of this, courtesy of Venus and Uranus today, makes for a magnificent piece of art.

This month's mission is about hearing or heeding a call from deep within us to move into new emotional, mental, spiritual, and/or physical territory, which enables us to see our lives through different lenses of perception.  By doing so we see things a different way.  Events and circumstances in our lives are seen in a different light.  New colors and variations appear.

Newness and changes bring angst for us, but newness and change is the way of nature and the way of the universe.  Life is a process of regeneration.  Signs that it is happening include anxiety, fear, nervousness, jitteriness, and the overall feeling like you are ready to jump out of your body.  If you have a wild feeling of wanting to run, run, run away, you are experiencing the "quickening."  The quickening is what pushes us forward.

To facilitate the changes and deal with the quickening, it's helpful to understand what is going on.  The paths of our lives take new directions this month, but the electrical systems of our bodies are also undergoing renewal.  Today is the apex of this.  Venus isn't just making a conjunction with Uranus - the way it does for a few days every year.  Pluto and Jupiter are squaring it, bringing deep and wide transformation.  It's a big deal astrologically and therefore energetically.

The Mahavidyas are on call for this, standing by ready to bring relief.  Call upon them if needed.

This energy can make us feel like we are losing it at times.  We return to nature to restore our calm. Though we are pushing into new territory, our inner core is centered and grounded with the planet.  The stance of the spiritual warrior maintains ground while it moves; it isn't swept off balance.  We operate deliberately.

If the quickening becomes too uncomfortable, move your body.  Physical activity of any kind will help the energy flow.  One minute of mild stretching works wonders.  You can do this throughout the day.  Dancing to a tune helps, too.

Additional themes today include taking action if presented with an opportunity; damaged egos; people achieving goals via deception; shared feelings of love and passion; the need to feel at home; the tendency to invade people's space or territory; putting up with things when we should move on; the past vs. present; security vs. independence; underestimating ourselves; the recognition of things that drag us down; the comfort of old-fashioned things and simplicity; interactions with like-minded people; in-depth communications; prejudice; and spiders.  (If you have an encounter with a spider, it's a sign that the universe is heavily working its magic on you.  Is there something you want or need to write?)

Reflective of the energy, this report is overload.  Take it and the day gently and weave yourself through the energy.  The colors of your threads add to the brilliant tapestry of humanity.

(Thanks to everyone who participated in the Oracle Report Time Survey.  We had an overwhelming response.  I am continually working to enhance the effectiveness of the daily reports, and the information from the survey is very valuable to my process.  In case you are interested, 87% read daily, 71% read in the morning, and 66% re-read the report at some point later in the day.  Personally, I have always found that I understand the message better when I read it again in the evening.  The message gives us tips to navigate the day, but it seems I gain the wisdom of it at the end of the day.  Thanks again!)

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Full Moon Phase: realization

Moon in Scorpio

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

Skill: slow down; care for your body; maintain groundedness

Negative Imprint: overwhelm, chaos

Positive Imprint: penetrating insight

The Full Moon phase begins today - the "Flower Full Moon."  It is marked this year by special astrological energies.

Before the Moon becomes fully "full" today, it will block out Saturn, making it disappear from view.  If only that could last.  We will have a short respite in the level of intensity before things wind back up.  As expected, yesterday's energy was crazy enough, but today we have the added lunacy of the Full Moon.  Full Moon phases bring on "the fever."

Full Moon phases do other things as well.  They bring fulfillment, realization, and enlightenment.  Relationships are highlighted.  Relationships involving love triangles are particularly highlighted.  Venus, the planet of relationships, moves into tighter conjunction (the same place in the sky with) Uranus, the planet of changes, adding fuel to the fever pitch of the energy.

The Venus-Uranus conjunction is doing a lot of other things, too.  Uranus feels like lightning in the body.  It can cause insomnia, anxiety, and overwhelm.  It speeds things up to the point of making our heads spin.  It is quite taxing to the body.

To counter these effects, there are several things we can do:

1- Just like yesterday, sloooow down. 

2- Maintain a strong, grounded, conscious connection with the planet.  Focus on nature.  If you cannot get outdoors when you are feeling stressed, gaze out of a window.  Align your consciousness with Gaia Sophia, not the matrix.

3- Unplug.  Uranus rules electricity, which is why it feels like lightning in the body.  When your work is complete, power down the electronics, including email.  Minimize the amount of digital data you are taking in, especially this evening.  Our electrical brains will need a break by then.  This will also help ameliorate the insomnia that accompanies Uranus.  And if you absolutely cannot sleep, don't fight it; get up.  Physical activity like yoga or using a foam roller (like my favorite, the Rumble Roller) will help move this energy through your body so it isn't trapped.  If you are able to obtain one, a massage will work wonders over the next few days.

4- Release to the Mahavidyas, the Wisdom Goddesses.  Bhuvaneshvari, the World Nurse, brings relief, but she is also associated with the spoken word.  If you are experiencing pain, struggle, or the general overwhelm of the energy, merely saying her name aloud is like medicine or a magic spell and will bring an instant shift in the body.  Her name is pronounced "BOO-van-esh-VAR-ee."  Tara is a rescuer.  If you are sinking, spiraling, or straying, send her an SOS.  "Tara, please help," is all that is needed.  You will know that they are at work because you will gain needed insight, information, or connection after the fact.  It may not be immediate (although it often is), but they will deliver.  They don't do for us, they help us do for ourselves.  They provide what's needed to get us unstuck.  As wise owl Alex on the Oracle Report Facebook community has noticed, the Mahavidyas are not interested in being worshipped.  That's boring for them.  They work.

Other themes that weave through the energy include cooperating with others; the need for privacy or one's personal space; peeling away the surface layers to get to what is important; changes in the structure or context of our lives; clues and messages; tension, allure, and passion; new ways to relate to others, letting go; guilt, especially guilt when expressing feelings; expressing skills and talents in the world; preparing; seeking validation from others; transcending the past or problems; smugness; and substance over appearance.

Take good care of your bodies today, everyone.  The energies can get the best of us before we know it, so be wise to what is going on.  Happy Full Moon!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust

Moon in Scorpio

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari (The World Nurse), Tara (The Goddess of Compassion)

Skill:  slow down; move through the day from your inner center

Negative Imprint: aggression

Positive Imprint: compassion

Today's photograph of two snails from wise owl Jur reminds us to slow down.  Slowing down will enable us to maneuver the day's energies.  Things are fast and the historical imprint for the day relates to all forms of aggression, conflict, domination, and intimidation.  Unconsciously, people are operating more from an instinctual level of survival, protection of their "territory," and even violation of other's territory or space.

People reach their limits today.  Some will say, "No more."  They are tired of being dutiful with no reward, recognition, or appreciation.  The energy urges us to stand up for ourselves.  But the potential for explosive interactions is high, so slowing down mitigates this potential.  You can take a stand without a dramatic display of emotion.  You can take a stand without blaming others or being a victim or feeling like the world is against you.  Emotions need to be expressed appropriately before things get out of control.  Be respectful of all involved even if you are being disrespected.  If you are angry about something, bring it to light and talk to someone about it (or talk to the Wisdom Goddesses Bhuvaneshvari or Tara).  Don't turn the anger in on yourself - this causes depression.  Wise owls will release judgments about themselves and others, remembering that there is light in everyone.  We are all one, even though we are different.

Risks that are currently being undertaken or risks that were taken in the past show some sort of return today.

If you are asked to step up or take on a leadership role today, the universe is calling you up.  Remember that this month we receive a call - call of duty, call to action, etc. 

Today is a fabulous day for a presentation, workshop, or class.  Messages and information are everywhere.

As Mars prepares to move back into forward motion on May 20, we continue to heavily examine where we are investing our energy and if we are doing so pointlessly.  The question to ask is Does this nourish me?  This is our guide.

Venus continues to move into conjunction (the same place in the sky) with Uranus.  It is also squaring Jupiter and Pluto.  The exact conjunction is Thursday, May 15 at 7:42 pm ET/ 11:42 pm UT.  Until then, the potential for swift and unexpected events or situations related to relationships, money, and values is high.  Conjunctions with Uranus also make us more accident prone if the conjunction is aspecting our own charts.  But this conjunction brings a blessing, too, so don't forget that part.  Unexpected things can also be joyful.

I want to thank everyone who took the 6-Question Oracle Report Time Survey yesterday.  The results have been most interesting.  Wise owls are spread out all over the world!  Blessings to anyone who wishes to translate the daily reports into another language to share with others. Permission to mirror this site in other languages (with credit) is freely given.  The mission given to me by the Mahavidyas is to help wisdom return and to help others dwell in a happier place.  But this is the mission for all wise owls.

Here is the link to the Time Survey in case you missed it and want to participate:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5W83JTC

Thanks, everyone!  And remember, slow and steady...

Monday, May 12, 2014

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust

Moon in Libra/Scorpio

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

Skill: transform yourself

Negative Imprint: envy, restrictions, dissatisfaction with what one has

Positive Imprint: liberation, the realization of inner gifts, appreciation

Early Sunday morning (04:18 am ET/ 08:18 UT), the Sun released two coronal mass ejections, reinforcing the symbolic energy of "a blazing fireplace in a deserted home."  (For new readers, we look at the degree of the Moon at the time of the CME, 8 Libra in this case, to determine which of the day's energies is highlighted.)  This energy brought double the power of unseen, sustaining energy that is always ready and available to us. We are reminded that we are never alone.  Gaia Sophia always provides.  We may desert ourselves at times, but she never does.

Today, the month's two Mahavidyas (Wisdom Goddesses who are aspects of the great goddess Gaia Sophia) will be directly involved in events.  Bhuvaneshvari, the World Nurse, She Whose Body is the World, She of Magnificent Jewels, materializes a gift from within us.  She helps us bring forth a talent, reward, or skill that we have forgotten or have never realized.  Bhuvaneshvari transforms something deep inside of us today.

Tara, The Rescuer, The Guide Through Troubles, The Compassionate Savior, works today to help us cross into new territory or go beyond our previously-held limits and boundaries.  We can call on her if things start to get in our way - emotions, obstacles, self-sabotage, beliefs, circumstances, etc.  If we ask, Tara will work to liberate us from whatever prevents us from spreading our wings.  She saves the day.

Other themes today are: the tendency for people to be envious; perfectionism; looking but not being able to touch; wanting more than we have; the need to take turns leading and following; pleasure in marking achievements; re-attunement to the rhythms of the planet; the tendency to feel scattered or directionless; and trying to get control of something that is out of control.  Again, call on the Mahavidyas for help if needed.

Take note that Venus is moving into conjunction (the same place in the sky) as Uranus over the next few days.  When planets make conjunction with Uranus, shake-ups are at hand.  Uranus puts things right.  Uranus does for us what we have been unable to do for ourselves.  This can be surprising and shocking.  Since Venus is the other planet involved, relationships, money, and values are the focus.  The much-discussed Grand Cardinal Cross energy will be re-activated by this conjunction, making lasting imprints for the future.  If you have a planet around 15 degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn, you are already feeling this energy.  Make sure that you are taking extra precautions to turn off appliances and taking extra care while driving.  Uranus brings accidents which are not accidental, but we can mitigate the drastic effects by being conscious of the potential.

Many thanks to all the wise owls capturing beauty in photographs and sending them for all of us to enjoy.  It's an explosion of beauty to open my email and see them.

Today, ask for help from the goddesses if you need it and keep this month's mission in mind:

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).

Saturday, May 10 - Sunday, May 11, 2014

Gibbous Moon Phase: trust

Moon in Virgo/Libra

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill: choose wisely, move in and out of situations smoothly

Negative Imprint: control, criticism, burdens

Positive Imprint: reinterpretation, reformation

Strong astrological aspects are on tap this weekend.  Around 2:30 pm ET/ 6:30 pm UT on Saturday, the Sun will oppose Saturn.  This energy will build all day and be strongly in effect through the evening.  With this, we are asked to go back and look at something in more detail.  Did we miss something or not place enough importance on it?  Are we glossing over important details or elements?  Saturn tends to make us feel bad about ourselves and pick out all the things that we feel aren't up to par.  People often project these feelings, pointing out what others aren't doing or what they are doing wrong.  If you feel let down (by yourself or others) this energy can take hold of you and start taking you down, spiraling into oblivion.  Saturn "rules" time, so don't fall for the trap that has you racing against the clock or mired in mundane tasks that are not enjoyable.  Saturn wants us to follow the rules and it is into control.  If you have responsibilities or duties, honor what needs to be done just because it needs to be done and feel rewarded with the completion.  (Saturn rarely rewards us, so we have to do that ourselves.)

You may find yourself faced with a significant choice on Saturday.  The choice may involve doing what's expected or following your own sense of integrity and value.  Don't do anything you aren't comfortable with.  It may take courage, but don't compromise yourself.  Stay on the "high road" but don't take things over the top.

Saturday's energy also foreshadows the future.  Take note of circumstances, messages, synchronicities, and animal sightings (refer to Ted Andrews' book Animal Speak for full discussion of the meaning of encounters with specific animals).  This is excellent energy for reinforcing the visions, wishes, and intentions that you are setting for this year.  Gaze ahead and see it come to fruition.

Sunday's energy starts off with the Moon making conjunction with Mars with Mars and Venus in opposition.  This occurs around 7:30 am ET/ 11:30 am UT.  This is all about relationships, particularly romantic relationships but really all kinds of relationships - familial, professional, friendly, casual.  Trouble may brew, especially if people are feeling abandoned or not seen or heard.  There is strong potential for arguments, conflict, and aggression.  It is never a good thing to be dominated by the energy.  We want to command it, not be commanded by it.  So, knowing in advance that there is heightened potential for things to become charged up with emotion, we can detach from the emotion and look at what is really going on.  The raven in the picture above reminds us of this.  We can step back and watch; we can fly right into the middle of things; we can step back out.  The point is to remember that you are in control of yourself.

There is ample assistance available to us no matter what transpires.  All we need to do is ask.

Keep in mind that I am giving the times of the exact astrological aspects for these events.  Energy moves in waves.  It waxes and wanes.  All of this energy is in effect this weekend, not just the day of the aspect.  It is not rigidly in place at these exact times.  It flows.  I am listing the times for point of reference.  You may experience the Mars-Venus aspect on Saturday and the Sun-Saturn aspect on Sunday.  Take it as a whole.

Remember always that nature provides whatever we need - including our sanity.  Go outside and take a walk to calm emotions and gain perspective.  Keep your eyes and ears open for synchronicity and snap a photograph when you stumble upon something beautiful.  Share it with your fellow owls by sending it to oraclereportmail@gmail.com.

We are going to turn this energy on its side and use it to reform, reinterpret, and remake what we want instead of being whipped by it.  Take charge.

Friday, May 9, 2014

First Quarter Moon Phase: step out, take action

Moon in Virgo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari, The World Nurse and Tara, The Rescuer

Skill: parting the inner veils so that the new may enter

Negative Imprint: rushing, pressure, force, breaches, disequilibrium

Positive Imprint: healing and flowering

A gift of healing and wisdom is bestowed on us today, courtesy of Gaia Sophia and Sabaoth (the Sun) and a triad of astrological energetics between the Earth and Saturn, Jupiter, and Chiron. 

This triad occurs in the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.  Water signs rule the emotions.  A new way of looking at things rises up from our emotions today.  Healing occurs and the inner veils are parted to reveal a new path or direction, inspiration, idea, creative project, desire, insight, and spiritual understanding.

So our emotions are triggered, providing an opportunity for healing to take place.  From this, wisdom is gained.

Understand that your emotions are being triggered, as well as other people's emotions.  Spectacular emotional outbursts may be on display.  People may seem like they are "spilling out" and are "all over the place."  Remember that this is happening to bring about insight and revelation to gain healing and wisdom. 

Remember also that if this is happening to you, there are two great Wisdom Goddesses, Bhuvaneshvari and Tara, on standby waiting to be contacted if needed.  This is how you start.  "Hello Bhuvaneshvari (or Tara).  I am ____ (your name).  This is my situation (tell them what's going on).  Can you please help me?"  Then let it go and let them work on it.

Concentrated healing is taking place with issues related to responsibilities, duties, discipline, control, routines, fathers, consistency, and perceived failures.  All of this takes on new lenses of perception.  We come to see these issues in a different way.

Today's energy is fast, fast, fast.  Things will be fleeting and changeable, so we are wise to not get stuck on any one thing because it will quickly morph into something else.  We need to be ready to take advantage of any opportunities that pop up when they pop up.

Be aware that things are coming out of thin air today.  The bounty of wisdom that is bestowed may come in the form of something that, on first reaction, does not feel good.  In fact, it may be upsetting or destabilizing.  If there has been a big block or lock on what you need to see or understand, the universe will move it whether you like it or not.  It is imperative to understand that what is happening is designed to free us to be in alignment with our highest and best interests.  Don't be quick to judge what transpires.  It may not appear as a gift or a blessing or a healing from today's perspective.  This is long-term, sustaining action that intends to renew our faith and renew our vitality.  Streams of energy beam in to revitalize us.

What's in the wind for you today?  It's a day for celebration, crossing into new territory, breaking free of restrictions (especially restrictions imposed by our minds), rapid change, and bestowal of wisdom.  We remain wise owls who fly along the air currents, taking ourselves beyond the boundaries to dwell in happier places.  Happy day.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

First Quarter Moon Phase: step out, take action

Moon in Virgo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvanshevari and Tara

Skill: part the veils inside yourself

Negative Imprint: deception

Positive Imprint: revitalization

In ancient times, drummers outside of the temple would begin drumming, several bowls of fire would be lit, and boughs of flowers and branches would be brought out.  Word would quickly spread that a special day was at hand.  There would be great joy as everyone gathered to await the emergence of a stargazer who would tell of a special astrological alignment and give the message of the goddess.

Today is this kind of day.  And here is the message:

The goddess embodied as our planet, Gaia Sophia, will bestow a great blessing on us tomorrow, May 9, 2014.  Today we celebrate this gift, but we also prepare to receive it because it will come fast tomorrow and we need to be ready for it.  We need to be ready to jump at any opportunities that are presented, but we also need to be open to receiving the opportunity for wisdom.  Veils will part and a new path - a new mindset, a change in direction, a new understanding of something that has held you back, a new idea, a divine inspiration - is presented to us.  This gift not only provides healing, but also provides renewed faith in life and renewal of life itself.  We are bestowed with vitality.

Gaia Sophia is using the energetics from an astrological triangle between the Earth herself and Saturn on one side, Jupiter on another side, and Chiron on the third side to deliver this bounty.  Sabaoth, the ancient Gnostic name for the Sun, will drive the energy.

One of the many interesting things about this effort is the way Sophia and Sabaoth are using the celestial mechanics of Saturn, headquarters of the Archons, to bring about this blessing.  The location in the sky of the Earth and Saturn favors action by divine feminine forces.  There is nothing the Archons can do about that because they are subject to the mechanics that they themselves put in place.  But this is another story.

So, in very strong ways, today and tomorrow we need to be ready to cross into new boundaries, lighten our load and use different lenses of perception.  Hearing the wake-up call, a call to action, or a call to devotion, we observe the patterns and themes of the energy.  We gracefully accept the changes, knowing that the we are being guided to unite with our spiritual comrades in joint mission.  This "nexusing" puts us together - puts us in the places we need to be, and connects/reconnects people who have work to do together (including work at the level of the soul).

Today, be watchful of patterns and synchronicities.  Understand that this is complex, pure energy.  It will send some into hysteria, so be aware.  Maintain a firm, grounded connection with the planet and prepare to receive wisdom.  Above all, be open to revitalization.  The goddess will part the veils like two curtains inside you being drawn open.  Things may seem or feel like they are splitting open or splitting apart.  This is happening to heal us and bring a return of love.  But not to worry because It's like we have a red cross nurse on scene.  Imagine that.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

First Quarter Moon Phase: take action, step out

Moon in Leo

Ruling Mahavidya: Bhuvaneshvari and Tara

Skill:  look at it a different way; Black Moon days are about bringing light to darkness

Negative Imprint: adding to inner and outer clutter

Positive Imprint: clearing and airing out the inner and outer

The Moon will remain in Leo all day and night, traveling through the same sign in which the Black Moon is located.  This means that, once again today, it's a "Black Moon day" and our shadow sides are triggered.

This energy leans toward us seeing only one side of things - one solution, one effect, one point of view today.  This can cause us to feel frustrated, trapped, powerless or that we are a victim.  We tend to put up barriers to avoid involvement, especially if emotions about the situation run deep.

Additionally, the theme of change is exceptionally strong today.  How do you feel about change in general?  How do you feel about what is trying to change for you?  Are you hanging on to the past?  Are there lingering feelings that need to be aired?  This energy tries to clear away things that bind us, including bad habits, boring routines, outworn beliefs, and tired thoughts.

The goal with all of this today is to enlarge our perspective.  We want to look at things a different way.  Look beyond the one side that is being shown.  Allow space for the mysteries of the cosmos to take root.

Remember also that intentions, wishes, and goals take time to develop.  Don't rush things today.  It leads to frustration and dissatisfaction.

To navigate this energy, deeply breathe in the bounty of nature - the gifts of nature.  Focus on the abundance that is all around us.  There are so many beautiful things to see this time of year, no matter where you are on the planet. 

Today, hang on and allow the changes to flow like a dance.

P.S. I have come to understand that telling everyone it's a "Black Moon day" does not mean everyone connects what that means.  So, when we know that it's a day when our shadow sides are triggered, a process is suggested:

1- Recognize that your dark side - your darkest thoughts, fears, and moods - are right in front of you and have potential to manifest before you know it today.  This is why it's a shadow.  We don't see it.  But it is there and we know this because the astrology tells us.  We are wise to it.  Recall the core fear of your own shadow.  If you don't know what that is or which sign your natal Black Moon is in, refer to the chart in the Appendix of my book on the Black Moon, available for free at www.oraclereport.com/books.  Then turn to Chapter 2: Natal Black Moon in the Signs and read the corresponding information on the core fear of your shadow side, the way you tend to project it onto others, the way you tend to judge yourself, and how to make friends with your shadow side.  Wise owls know this information about themselves like the back of their hands.  It's how we keep from making the same mistakes over and over again and how we are tricked into our own unhappiness and dissatisfaction.  Full understanding of the nature of your shadow is how you work with it to keep it in consciousness - keep it in the light.

For example, if your Black Moon is in Sagittarius, you know that you struggle with meaninglessness.  You want meaning.  You want to understand.  You want to know the whole truth and nothing but the truth and you want it proven to you - shown to you without a doubt - right now!  This shadow wants absolutes but absolutes are rare.  Outcome: bad attitude and a miserable day.  Outcome when you are aware that it is a Black Moon day: relaxation because you know the real truth behind everything - All is One.  For this shadow side, what is meaningful is whatever is meaningful to you.

2- Recognize that other people's shadow sides are also in effect.  When you interact with others and observe from this stance, it de-personalizes things.  You can step back and see that what's really going on is that others are engaged in their own face-to-face encounter with their shadow sides.  The harsh things that people say and do are really just their feelings about themselves.  Step out of others' battles by not taking it on board.  Deal with your own battle.

3- Remember that the energy will end.  The Moon will move out of Leo and into Virgo at 2:22 am ET/6:22 am UT on May 8.  It's a journey through our own personal underworlds while the Moon and the Black Moon are in the same sign (or when the Moon is in the opposite sign).  The transit is about REBIRTH.  Old things end and new things begin.  While journeying through the underworld, we don't become mired in it.  We understand that the purpose of the journey is to gain wisdom.  So don't judge.

Let's switch our view about Black Moon days to one of bringing LIGHT to the DARK.