Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness, and yet become something beautiful.
– Beau Taplin

New Moon in Scorpio

As the sun + moon embrace in the deep, dark waters of Scorpio early Sunday morning, November 15th (06.06 AM Oslo time), it is time for our annual deep dive into the emotional new moon energies of this passionate water sign.

The moon is, as always, all about our inner world: How we feel and what we need at the very core of our being, and the Scorpio new moon even more so. Scorpio throws us into a pool of vulnerability, she revels in mystery and magic, and with her highly introspective qualities she wants to take us on an intimate date with our own shadow Self.

After the more stable and grounded Taurus full moon two weeks back, the Scorpio new moon may feel strangely emotional and fluid to you, but do not let the intensity of this new moon scare you. Still water runs deep as they say, and Scorpio is here to help you connect to the deeper, darker, and more intuitive waters of your own psyche.

The seductress of the zodiac is all about deep soul searching and reaching the deeper levels of consciousness. This means that whatever comes up for you around this time is not likely to be superficial. In fact, Scorpio does not do easy breezy at all – Scorpio does deep, dark, and intense. Scorpio wants to devour you, so get ready to get real intimate with yourself and peel back all the layers of your soul.

Depending on your current level of self-intimacy you may find entering on a date with this part of your Self quite overwhelming and challenging. It is in this depth of our Selves we house our deepest fears and longings – the ones we haven’t even told ourselves – and naturally many of us have our focus on suppressing, rather than befriending this part of ourselves. Doing this type of work is challenging at the best, and it takes both time and effort, and let’s be honest, most of us have our hands full keeping our head above water, managing life’s everyday stresses while doing our best to keep up with the standards and expectations put onto us by the society surrounding us.

This constant suppression to avoid unpleasant feelings (such as shame, guilt and suffering) will, however, in turn result in a lot of time and energy spent pushing down emotions and unwanted feelings, leaving you feeling completely depleted, and usually without any clue as to why you feel so exhausted and drained. You just know that you do not feel well.

Because the truth is that by blocking out you are also blocking light and good energy from entering inn. And besides the fact that blocking and controlling emotions takes a lot of energy, you are also hindering yourself from entering that well of inspiration and creativity, the place where you can find your true passion. In other words, you need to face your demons to get to your light, and sad but true, there are no shortcuts.

So, see if you can use this Scorpio new moon to find the courage to go deep. Deeper than your problems and fears, and all the way into the very innermost part of your soul. A Scorpio moon never was and never will be about a quick fix, but it is the perfect moon to start. To sit quietly and listen to your heart and soul. To create an intimate relationship with yourself

Remember that our journey cannot start until we take the first step on the path towards where we want to go.

So, if you have been waiting for a sign; this is it. The darkness of this new moon is for you and you only. To breathe, to pause and to reconnect with who you are. It is for you to celebrate your uniqueness, and for you to begin to love and accept yourself in your beautiful imperfection.

Do not be afraid to look inside, and do not forget to be patient with yourself as you explore. The womb of Scorpio is an excellent place to restore and heal and to learn to gently let go of that which is no longer meant for you. The rawness in Scorpio’s energy is here to teach you how to better sit with, and understand, pain and grief, and to accept loss and what is gone.

And, overwhelming as it may feel as your inner process ebbs and flows, trust that after the energy of this full moon softens, you will have more clarity and feel a greater sense of understanding of the path ahead.

So, for now; just breathe, let go, and see if you can surrender to the healing powers of this magical Scorpio moon.

It is time to create that home in your heart that is just for you.

It is time to express your truth.

Happy new moon, lovelies!

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Happy All Hallows Eve & Full Moon in Taurus!! All Hallows Eve or Samhain, which it is called in the pagan tradition, is pagan cross quarter festival, celebrating the eternal part of life. This is a night to honor the real and eternal part of being human, as well as honoring those who walked before us, sending our love and gratitude to our departed loved ones ♡. Samhain is also considered the witches new year, and is, as such, a night to reflect upon all you have been through in the last year, what you want to leave behind, to turn over new leaves, and to celebrate all that will come to take its place, remembering that we are all a part of the never ending cycle of death and rebirth ♡ This year, this auspicious festival corresponds with October’s 2nd Full Moon in the earthy sign of Taurus, helping us to ground, release and let go.

Full Moon in Taurus

With the sun transiting the deep waters of Scorpio, October’s second Full Moon on All Hallows Eve, October 31^st, in earthy Taurus will bring some much-needed grounding into our lives. Even though we are still early into Scorpio season, passionate Scorpio tends to make our emotions run high, and often bring all sorts of long buried skeletons to the surface. With the intensity of the energies at this time of the year, see if you can carve in some well-deserved me-time around this Full Moon. Let this Full Moon be your sanctuary, a breathing space where you can take a break from Scorpio’s complexity, and find back to your roots and stability through the loving Taurus Moon’s energy.

Taurus, ruled by the goddess of prosperity and love, Venus, enjoys to stay at home and treat herself, and that’s exactly what the earthy energies of this Full Moon encourages you to: Slow down, take a bath, pamper yourself. Wear your softest clothes, snuggle up with your favorite move, delicious food, and sip some vintage wine. A luxurious staycation is right down Taurus’ alley!

However, as Venus rules love, beauty and money, issues connected to these sensitive themes may surface as you start to slow down. But what if you can see everything that comes up for what it truly is: Insecurities in these areas are more often than not connected to your lack of self-worth and not feeling worthy of such abundance, rather than bad luck. Recognize all the fears and beliefs that are holding you back from reaching your true potential. Journal, breathe, and remind yourself that you are already good enough. That you are already worthy of your dreams. We all are!

So, what are you dreaming of? What changes can you make in your life to truly feel good? What choices can you make that will draw in more happiness and love? Be open. Be brave. It is your life, your dreams, your passions. The abundant energy of the Taurus Moon is here to deliver it all to us if we are brave enough to reach for it. But remember though; true happiness comes from within, so start from the inside, not with what may look good on the outside. More importantly, to get to that abundant state, we all need to heal ourselves first. We need to heal those wounds that hold on to those false believes about not being deserving of anything better than status quo.

Tune in and see if you can draw in the strong healing energies of Mother Moon. Connect with your breath, slow down your heartbeat and let yourself drop out of your head and come down into your heart. If uncomfortable emotions start to arise in the stillness of the Full Moon; see if you can sit with it. Rooted Taurus may not want to budge from her comfortable nest, but with the Sun transiting transformative Scorpio, this sign of death and rebirth is inevitably pushing for growth and transformation.

Also, Full Moons are the perfect time to release and combined with the strong energy of endings connected to All Hallows Eve, this is the night to rebirth and transform. Move out of our comfort zone, dive deep, and take a good look at everything you have swept under the carpet. See if you can relinquish control and simply surrender to the process of healing. Find the courage to release all which no longer serves you and blocks you from finding true happiness. Hit all your past rage and disappointments into a pillow. Cut some cords. Have a good cry. Visualize how the warm waters of a shower cleanse away the past. Let it go. It is time to release those long-buried skeletons in the closet – and there is no better night to do it.

Then, come home to yourself in your physical body and connect with the Divine in you. Trust that you are on your path, right where you are meant to be. Draw in Taurus’ earthly magic and truly ground yourself. Enhance your feelings of love and self-worth and promise to only go with those choices that are nourishing and rewarding for your body, mind, AND soul. It is time to open your ♡ and truly believe that you are worthy of all the abundance of the Universe.

Happy Full Moon and All Hallows Eve lovelies!

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Friday, October 16^th the Sun and Moon  conjunct in Libra and another lunar cycle is initiated with a New Moon in the sign of the Scales. If it felt like you reached your boiling point two weeks back under October’s fiery Full Moon in hot-headed Aries, harmonious Libra – the sign of peace, balance and partnerships – is here to your rescue! It is time to find back to your harmonious equilibrium once again.

A New Moon is the darkest time of the month, naturally making it a time for introspection and reflection. However, the aspect of Sun in conjunction to the Moon also gives us an invigorating burst of energy and initiative, which helps us find the energy to turn whatever page we’re on, and start a new chapter in the book of life. A New Moon is a clean slate, a fresh start, and a time to plant the seeds of whatever you want to grow as the Moon waxes towards full.

Lovely Libra doesn’t just appreciate balance and harmony, to this peace-loving sign it is a necessity; Libra  is constantly working towards a more harmonious state. The diplomat of the zodiac simply needs to be on good terms with everyone, and through tactfulness, compromises and negotiations, Libra is generally able to see both sides of most stories. And whether it is romance, friendships, family or business, the influence of the Libra New Moon urges us to find more balance and harmony in all our interactions.

Airy Libra  can, however, easily get caught up in her head, preoccupied by her thoughts and decision-making – or lack thereof. She likes to weight everything back and forth to the point of the extreme, but then again, she is the sign of the scales. Libra simply needs balance to thrive and is afraid to make decisions that will lead to imbalance in here harmonious universe. Unfortunately, there is no way to attain balance if you do not know how to get out of your own head and ground into your body. The trick is to slow down enough so you can hear the whispers of your soul instead of the chatter of your mind. Your intuitive heart has much wisdom to offer you, so start tuning in and pay attention, and you will have constant guidance on your path.

But more than anything the Libra new Moon is here to teach us about the value of partnerships, and how to bring harmony + loving-kindness into our relationship to others and ourselves. If you find that someone is draining you, value yourself enough to let that connection go. Be compassionate enough towards yourself to have proper boundaries and say ‘No’ when your heart is not in it. But keep in mind that issues in relationships – big or small – always mirror something that we struggle to face in ourselves, so if you have been facing conflicts and can’t seem to understand why, or, as often is the case, why this particular conflict keep happening, take a moment to go within and see if that can help you to gain a new perspective. Repeating patterns in our life are always there to show us there is something we have not learned yet. What keeps repeating itself for you?

Take time to sit down, meditate, journal and do some personal inventory under this New Moon. Most of the time we already know where the changes need to be made, even though we are resisting to make them. Where do you spend your energy? Is it where you wish to have your focus? If something is taking up too much of your time, or you feel like you are constantly swimming upstream – let it go. If it feels like something a lacking from your life, get clear on what is missing, and make an effort to bring it in.

No matter what message you receive under this New Moon, it all comes down to how we can get back into balance, restoring our equilibrium inside and out.

If the energy at this time leaves you feeling anxious and ungrounded, this is a clear sign that changes are needed in your life for you to reestablish the harmony that has been lost. So, stop postponing the inevitable. Approach things one step at a time, but start making the necessary changes in your life!

 Your transformation is taking place right here and right now, and every moment is a new moment to start creating the balance and stability your soul is craving.

And remember that if you ever feel lost, you can find all the answers by simply taking time to tune within. Trust that your heart is always there to guide the way – if you are courageous enough to listen to it.

Happy New Moon xx

Close to midnight, Thursday, October 1^st (11.09 PM Oslo time), the Moon will reach its peak, and we will have this year’s Full Moon in fiery Aries!

As always on a Full Moon, the Sun (currently in Libra) and Full Moon oppose each other, an aspects that brings both oppositions and complimentary forces to the table.

On the Aries – Libra axis, peace loving Libra represents balance and relationships, while fiery, independent Aries is all about the primal needs of the individual. It is me vs. we, self vs. other, competition vs. cooperation, impulsive vs. indecisive, and warrior vs. diplomat. The energy of the Libra Sun is love, grace, peace, and balance, while the Aries Moon, represents a more active and outgoing type of energy.

Fire-starter Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. He is self-assertive, leading, and courageous, as well as the most individualistic of them all. “I am” is Aries’ motto. But even though Aries’ shadow side can be overly self-centered, hot-headed and impatient, the ram’s energy is also about believing in yourself. Aries goes after what he wants, and October’s Aries Moon carries the strength and energy needed for you to bring forth the courage to step up into your fullest potential.

Does stepping forward scare you? It does for most of us. Well-known suffering is less intimidating than unknown happiness. But the time has come to do something about that. Nothing happens within your comfort zone, so use the Aries Full Moon as an obstacle crusher: It is time to step up, take action and claim back your life!

Too often fear and self-doubt stop us from following our dreams and walking our highest path, but there is only one way to release this fear and that is through self-belief! Let the Aries energy propel you forward towards your dreams. Trust your path. Trust that you can do it. Then go out and shine your light in the world with full-on radiance!

Be careful to not leave a battlefield behind in your urge to get to your goal though. With Mars (Aries’ ruling planet) in retrograde until November 13^th, arguments and burning bridges will get you nowhere. Rather, turn your focus inwards. Retrogrades are about tuning in and slowing down, and even though Aries’ energy may make you want to run out and conquer the world, the Libra sun is here to teach us about balance. To always act with mindfulness. And especially if you are already running on full speed, the chances are you need to slow down, and tune in, rather than fire up.

Moreover, regardless of which sign it is visiting, the Moon is always about connecting to our inner world, which makes this an ideal time to become aware of what you really need to get back to your personal equilibrium.

If, on the other hand, you feel like your energy’s been running low, or you know you’re holding yourself back out of fear of with might happen if you take a risk and follow your heart – then this is the time to fire up your courage. With Mars retrograde you don’t want to act right away, but rather do as much planning as you can, organize behind the scenes and get ready for the time when you will be taking off. And if you want to do Mars retrograde right, spend time with yourself by focusing on what you really want Then, when Mars turn direct in November, find the courage to go for it!

Do not be scared to dream big! In fact, the Full Moon representing the end of a cycle and letting go, this may be the perfect time to let your inner critic go. And while you are at it, why not let go and change all old destructive patterns in your life. Everything that has served its purpose. Ask to have the courage to let go of everything and everyone that you have outgrown. Cut ties with the old to make room for the new. Aries being the first sign of the zodiac also represents new beginnings, so harness the strong, passionate, and fiery Aries energy, step into your fearlessness and take a bold leap forward in your life.

Find that courage to go for whatever your heart desires. No more repressing and holding back. Be fearless and speak your heart in an honest way. Be bold and brave and believe in yourself. When you tune into your heart’s desire, and truly start to live from a place of passion, anything is possible. Know that you are worthy. That you are good enough, brave enough and smart enough. And most importantly; you are not your past. You are not your story! The time has come to write a new one. A good one! And as they say: “When you write the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pencil!”.

xx

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The Sun has moved into structured and diligent Virgo, and today (September 2nd) we have a soft and flowy Full Moon in the last sign of the zodiac; intuitive and creative Pisces.

And as you shift your focus from the fiery New Moon in Leo two weeks back, and start to dive into the watery sign of Pisces, you can literally feel your body soften, aligning with the fluidity of this mutable sign. The Energy of the Pisces Full Moon is intuitive, creative and dreamy, and as the lunar qualities of emotions and instincts reach their peak at a full moon, you get the opportunity to enter that place of stillness and dive in deep.

This Full Moon is a time to slow down, tune in, reset and recharge. To journey into the depths of your subconscious to better understand where you are, and where life is trying to lead you. Pisces is the 12th and last sign of the zodiac, and carries the energy of endings and finalizations. Thus, September’s Full Moon is urging us to close some doors, and to get rid of whatever holds us back, keeping us stuck in the past.

However, with the Full Moon strongly influenced by its conjunction to its ruler, Neptune you might feel more foggy and confused, than clear and assertive, with no clue of which doors to close and which to open. The key to clarity in times like this, is to try to not think too much. To stop grasping for answers and to surrender the constant need for control. This is life. It is uncertain. So instead of insisting on a certain outcome, let your life fall into place organically. You need to leave some room for the universe to work her magic.

And, remember, that even though Neptune and Pisces may seem foggy and unclear, they are both highly intuitive, making this a perfect time for introspection. Personally, I’ve come to love Neptune. He has definitely grown on me.

Neptune has a magnetic, enchanting energy, and, more importantly, he has depth. Neptune in many ways represents the journey into the unknown. The path of the mystic. Neptune doesn’t have structure like Saturn, and for us humans who generally like to know the outcome of all situations – especially our life – the fluidity of Neptune can be scary. But I’ve come to view Neptune like I view the spiritual path: You’re not supposed to know everything. It’s about trusting your path even when it is too dark to see the next step, knowing that everything will be revealed at the perfect time.

And experience has thought me that “foggy” in most cases is simply “not supposed to know yet”. It is about trusting the timing of your life, knowing that nothing is random in the Universe. And the same can be said for Pisces. Pisces, as it’s ruler, Neptune, is connected to those deep depths of the psyche and the subconscious. I like to compare them to the ocean, as both Neptune’s and Pisces’ energy has many resemblances to the sea: It can knock you over – or you can learn how to surf the wave. You may feel it overwhelming, scary and drowning – or you can learn how to float in this sea. You can escape far up onto the beach to “play it safe” or you can learn how to swim.

In the same way we fear the power and depth of the ocean, or the intensity of the intuitive and intangible energy of Neptune and Pisces we are often scared of the depth of our own psyche, and the strength of our true powers. And, it is this fear of the unknown, of what might arise if we don’t stay in control, that leads us into the escapism that they both are so (in)famous for. Because diving deep under the surface is scary. You never know what you may find there. So, you can try to escape – through too much work or sex or drugs or drinks or shopping – whatever keeps you occupied from yourself – or you can find the courage to dive under the surface and embrace the beauty and enchantment of another universe. The choice is always yours.

There is no need to be fearful though. Take a deep breath, let out a big sigh, dive in, and trust that you will be just fine. Find that state of complete surrender, simply allowing the energy of the enchanting Pisces Moon to open and awaken you.

And, remember, as always, a Full Moon is Sun opposing Moon, which means the Sun now is in earthy and practical Virgo. So, if the energies of the Full Moon at any time gets too much, you can always draw on the more grounded Virgo energy. It’s all about the balance after all ♡

Happy Full Moon lovelies!

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