Saturday morning, at 09.18 AM (Oslo time), we will have this year’s full moon in the mutable earth sign Virgo. As always, a full moon means sun opposing the moon in the sky, and the full moon in practical and rational Virgo, opposing the emotional and romantic Pisces sun may for many of us feel like we need to cry one minute while in the next, we are stuffing all past pain to the very back of our mind while giving ourselves some rational advice about being a grown up.

But with grandmother moon full and bright in the sky, a symbolic “illumination” always occurs in our own lives, and on the Virgo-Pisces axis, it is our old wounds that are illuminated, encouraging us to truly feel the hurt. You need to feel it to heal it as they say. Virgo rules the tools and techniques that we use to deal with day-to-day life, while Pisces rules the tools that we use to deal with our spiritual selves. It is time to find the balance between our head and our heart.

She might not look like it, but like the Buddhist bodhicittas, Virgo is a courageous heart warrior, which makes this full moon a wonderful time for self-healing. Even though perfectionistic Virgo may be prone to stay up in her head, see if you can let your head rest for now, and dive into your heart’s intelligence instead. Know that your true strength and power come from your heart center, and that your heart and soul are capable of amazing things. Trust that whatever is coming up for you around this full moon are the areas in your life that truly needs healing, and let your intuition guide you towards the perfect solution. Tap into the transformative powers of the Divine Feminine & let the moon do her healing magic.

This is not the time to rush around in a desperate search for answers though, so slow down and take time to just breathe for a moment. Try to find a balance between the whimsy Pisces/Neptunian influence and the stricter Virgo/Mercury’s love for overthinking everything. Even though the structured Virgo moon may urge you to try to create order out of everything, see if you can find it in you to trust that whatever is ebbing and flowing around you at this time will form into solid matter when the time is right. Avoid paranoid thinking and do your best to stay open-minded. Trust the timing of your life – it will all fall into place when it is meant to. No sooner. No later. End of story.

If you feel a bit lost and confused and your life kind of feels like a test you did not study for (I hear you), know that this may be the Universe way of trying to stop you from walking down the wrong path. It is time to soften your Ego, let go of your fears of failure and start to trust. Stop resisting & start to surrender. Save yourself from another detour by listening to what the Universe is trying to show you.

Above all, use this Virgo full moon as a time to slow down and heal. Practice self-love and be patient with yourself as you restore those fragile parts of you that may be broken. And honor that quiet voice within, after all, you need to be still to hear your soul’s whisper.

Full Moon Blessings xox

Happy new moon in the sign of Aquarius! And happy Chinese New Year!!

I love new moons. And I love New Years. There is something utterly magical about them. The energy of endings and new beginnings. The opportunity to close a chapter, turn the page, and have a brand-new blank page waiting for you to create whatever your soul longs for ♡.

Every year the Aquarius new moon launches the Chinese New Year (The date is officially February 12th in China as they are about 7 hours head of the time zone here in Oslo), and this year it will be a much-welcomed breath of fresh air to step out of the fast and hard energy of the metal rat and into the more grounded and loyal energy of the metal Ox. Take a moment to welcome this new year by taking a couple of long deep breaths and feel the peace that arises when you allow yourself to just be. It is going to be ok.

Stepping into the new year, the Universe finally brings the cosmic shift that will calm our emotions and help us to settle down. The Ox is a powerful animal who has the ability to transform the negative challenges of 2020’s Rat year into positive results in 2021. The Ox is grounded, loyal, gentle, and trustworthy. He is a diligent and steady builder, reconstructing what is broken as he goes – and I think we can all agree that never has the world been in the need of an urgent reconstruction more than now.

But there is more to this new moon than the Chinese New Year. As both sun and moon reside in the same sign at the time of a new moon, the energy of the sign the luminaries conjunct is always very potent at the time of the new moon, and this time even more so! Not only do we have the sun and moon dancing together in Aquarius as we speak, but Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, and Venus have all joined the party too. With no less than six bodies all in one sign, the Aquarius energy is strong!  

Idealistic Aquarius is the humanitarian of the zodiac, and this altruistic air sign usually spends her time thinking big and making plans for the greater good. As such it is a good time to ask yourself what you can do or where you can contribute that would benefit for the greatest good of all? Where can you be of service to the world? What is your calling?

Do not be afraid to let the darkness of the new moon draw you into your inner world. Only if we are aware of our shadow can we bring forth the gifts that are hidden there. Just as it is darkest before the dawn, facing our shadow brings out our greatest potential. If you are wise enough to get out of your own way, it will all fall into place at the right time. It always does.

If you do not feel like saving the world right now, though, that is perfectly fine. Even if Aquarius is extremely concerned with worldly issues, this rebellious air sign is also all about individuality, so if you do not have any humanitarian seeds to plant at the moment, use the energy of this new moon to plant some new routines, taking care of yourself instead, trusting that all changes in the world starts with you, and as you take time to heal, grow, rise above and choose love, the world does too ♡

A new moon in visionary Aquarius – especially in combination with the new year! –  is also the perfect time to bring out your mood board and get your ideas rolling. The Aquarian energy asks us to and open ourselves up to world of possibilities. Like the Mad Hatter, the water bearer is one to embrace the out-of-the-box ideas, so do not let the fear of being rejected or being different stop you from following the ideas that feels right for you. Often, it is just a minor change in perspective that is needed to create a major positive shift in your life, so start with your thoughts and the way you think about things, and everything will follow after.

However, if you choose to only focus on one thing under this new moon, let it be to get really clear on what you want to bring into your life. If you are messy and unclear, “messy and unclear” is what you will get. No exception. This is such a potent time to plant new soul seeds, so do not let this opportunity slip you by.

If you have not sorted out your new moon wishes yet, take 10 minutes now to slow down your breath and still your mind. Then without too much thinking – we do not want the infamous Ego to get in the way – spend 5 minutes writing the 5 first seeds that comes to mind. Do not mind how crazy or unreachable it may sound. Simply write it down, then offer it to the fire. Sit with it in stillness for a moment, before you make a vow to get out of your own way, surrender and let it go, trusting the cosmos to do her manifesting magic.

A brand-new reality is about to arrive. Know that you are ready for your next chapter!

New Moon blessings ♡

Tonje xx

It is time to shine, ladies and gentlemen! Friday, January 28^th, we have this year’s first Full Moon in the regal sign of Leo.

Leo likes to shine alone on the stage, and with the exception of a positive trine to Leo’s eccentric friend Uranus, this weekend’s Full Moon shines alone without any interrupting planets or aspects dimming its glory – in true Leo fashion.

And as the glamorous fire sign Leo dances with free-spirited Uranus, there will without doubt be a visionary flare to 2021’s first Full Moon. Uranus is not afraid of thinking outside of the box, and his energy will be helping you to look beyond your own confinement. Mix that with Leo’s bold and brave heart, and you will find the courage to get out of the rut and step onto your own hero’s path.

Because the courageous and spirited sign of the Leo, is all about learning to live fearlessly from the center of our being. Under the energies of this playful and energizing Full Moon, you are asked to call on your courage, embrace your inner child and take a chance on life. What are you passionate about? What brings you joy? How can you bring more creativity and play into your life?

If you are one of those who have stopped playing and feel that life is now just about serious business, this is your chance to change that mentality. Play is good for mind body and soul and the Leo Full Moon is urging you to step out of your comfort zone and be brave with your life (👉need it validated by research? Read Brené Brown’s wonderful book ‘The Gifts of Imperfection‘. Play is actually one of ten core habits we need to be happy humans!). This is your chance to start dreaming your world into being!!

Take time today to sit with yourself and draw in the high spirits of the brave lion. Surrender your heart to the journey and trust that you are Guided. If you get out of your own way, and learn to move with the flow, it is so much easier for the Universe to do her magic.

The beautiful energy of this heartfelt, fiery Full Moon is pushing you towards your hearts calling. Have faith in your path and your process, and let the Universe do what she does best, knowing that whatever unfolds at this time is written in the stars. Enjoy the ride!!

Happy Full Moon in Leo, lovelies!

January 13^th the Sun and Moon once again conjunct at their monthly meet-up, and we have the first new moon of 2021. As always new moons represent new beginnings, and with this new moon being the first new moon of 2021, the energy of new beginnings, is even more powerful than usual.

Moreover, with the sun and moon conjunct in the ambitious and determined sign of go-getter Capricorn this new moon is truly encouraging you to get your intentions clear and turn your focus to your long-term goals. To help you along, Capricorn’s ruler, Saturn, has moved out of this sturdy earth sign (where he has resided since the end of 2017) and into the visionary of the zodiac – airy and expansive Aquarius. If the Saturn + Aquarius energy had a slogan it would be “if you can dream it, you can do it!”- so let’s get started! Let these planetary aspects work in your favor. Draw on the energies you need and see if you can leave the rest. Embrace the ideas of visionary Aquarius in combination with the discipline and commitment of the wise sea-goat, Capricorn, and ground your highest dreams into the physical plane.

Make some solid plans, not air castles, and really dig into this powerful new moon energy. What does your heart long for? What does your soul need? Dream it. Visualize it. Climb the mountain and go for it! This is a time to think big, and to plant fertile seeds for your biggest visions to come into fruition. Remember to give it time though. Be patient. Rome was not built in one day.

If climbing your mountain seems impossible at this time, don’t despair. Trust the timing of your life – you will move when you are meant to.  If your life feels like a never-ending series of lessons, bringing you one step forward and three steps back, the darkness and introspective energies surrounding every new moon brings the perfect space to stop, pause and just breathe.

Do a bit of personal inventory. Look back. What do you see? What have you learned? With transformative Pluto conjunct the new moon, you will get the push needed to face your shadows, rip out the blockages that stops you from living your life once and for all. When the going gets tough, know that life is always trying to teach you something, and if patterns keep repeating themselves in your life, you have simply not learned your lesson – yet.

Whatever resides in your shadow, find the courage to face it, so you do not have to drag along this sluggish energy into 2021. Then give yourself permission to move on. No matter what hardships you are facing; do not let life make you hard. Soften the walls around your heart. Let your challenges make you stronger, wiser, and more loving towards yourself and others. After all, you are here for the story – the story of your heart and soul – not to impress anyone through false perfection. And remember, more often than not, it is just a change in perspective that is needed to create a positive shift, so start with your thoughts and the way you think about things.

Remind yourself that the best is yet to come and get ready to rise, shine and truly welcome in the new moon, this brand-new year and most of all the new you. The first two weeks after the new moon, is the best time for manifesting, so this is indeed a time for breakthroughs! Shake off your old fears and beliefs and do not be afraid to truly embrace that uniqueness that is you. And keep in mind that it does not matter if the people around you do not always understand your need for change or a new beginning. Do not belittle yourself for anyone. This is your life and your journey, and even though it through times of transformation and change will sometimes feel lonely, know that when you start to believe in yourself, become a leader in your own life, and start to embrace that uniqueness that is YOU, opportunities will start to blossom as the Universe delivers her magic to you! Brave hearts are always rewarded.

New Moon Blessings to All,

Tonje xx

Today, Monday, December 21st the sun enters Capricorn as we are stepping into the longest night of the year. But not only does today mark the winter solstice, or Yule, as it is called in the pagan tradition, but this auspicious day also coincides with what astrologers call “the great conjunction” – a conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn, happening every twenty years. As such, this meet-up between structured Saturn and expansive Jupiter is a rare event in and of itself, as two decades passes between each time, however, todays conjunction is even more so, and here’s why. For two hundred years at a time, Saturn and Jupiter will conjunct in the signs of the same element, and for the past two hundred years Saturn and Jupiter has come together in earth signs. Today, however, for the first time in six hundred years or so, it happens in an air sign. At 0° Aquarius to be specific.

Air is a whole lot quicker than earth. Earth is associated with qualities such as patience, practicality, hard work, and stability. The element of Air on the other hand is connected to thoughts, communication, inspiration, imagination, ideas, knowledge, dreams and wishes. Earth is grounded and rooted. Earth likes status quo. Air moves. Air is quick, high flying and expansive. We are now stepping out of the box, letting go of old structures and believes, letting go of the strict, patriarchal energy of Capricorn, and are now stepping into the free-spirited, eccentric and futuristic energy of Aquarius.

Moving from earth to Air symbolizes the end of an era and a paradigm shift in society as a whole, and at 0° – 0° symbolizing new beginnings – it is the ultimate call to leave the old structures behind, and open the heart, mind and should for a new way of living. Together with the solstice, symbolizing the return of the light after the darkness, this is the day of new beginnings and new hope. May the the powerful  energies of this numinous day serve you well ♡.

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Journaling exercises for the Solstice

The pandemic had brought with it more stillness and time for reflection for most of us, and as such, 2020 has been a year of tuning in. Of deep listening and re-connecting to all those needs we had buried for so long under all the clutter of our constantly busy lives. Here are a couple of journaling exercises as we enter the longest night of the year:

• What is your heart whispering in the stillness of the dark? What do you need – to stay balanced, to feel happy – at this time?
• What are your grateful for at this time? 
• What did you learn this year? 
• Reflecting upon what the past year has thought you, what are you bringing with you into the new year, and what stays behind?

Best Yuletide wishes for you and your loved ones ♡

Tonje xx