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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With the sun currently transiting fiery Leo and the moon in airy Aquarius, today’s Full Moon at 11 degrees Aquarius calls you to open your heart fearlessly and embrace the energy of change.

As always with a full moon, the sun and moon are in total opposition, and the Leo – Aquarius axis represents me vs. we. Leo, happy just living through his heart not going beyond the confines of the Self, vs. freethinking Aquarius who sometimes wanders so far out that she can struggle to find his awareness within.

Aquarius is known for her focus on community, friends, humanitarian causes, and the society. Ruled by the wild card of the zodiac, eccentric Uranus, Aquarius is innovative, solution oriented and thinks outside the box more often than not. Also, with Aquarius being an air sign, communication is likely going to be a strong factor around this moon.

On the more challenging side of this full moon, we find a tight (1 degree) square between both the sun and the moon to Uranus in Taurus. Squares are known to cause friction, and with Uranus being known for causing abrupt and sudden changes – a bit like a strike of lightening – who knows what this full moon may bring with it.

On a more positive note, this full moon also marks halfway between Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox and is known to many as Lunar Lammas – the first harvest of the year. Being a moment when “all things ripen” it is an excellent time for new opportunities to be harvested. We have also safely arrived at the other side of the eclipse season, and as eclipses usually challenge us to work through our deep-rooted fears and believes, coming out on the other side always feels like a breath of fresh air. The time has now come to welcome in the new!  

However, if there is still “shit to be released” so to speak, the son/moon/Uranus square may hit you like a  strike of lightening from a clear sky, shedding light on what is hidden in the deep dark corners of our soul. Uranus work is rarely pleasant, but it is usually highly effective, catapulting us forward before we have had time to think to much about being ready or not.

To ease the process, take some time to silence your mind and tune within. Ground yourself. The deeper the roots, the less chance off you getting uprooted.

The truth is that our fears, old habits, and beliefs prevent us from moving forward, so we need to cleanse and release the past in order to do so. It is especially important under this full moon as you cannot embrace the new until you have released your old.

Releasing first and foremost comes through acceptance. Fear will always be there, but the more you accept it, the less power it has. See if you be grateful for your past even though it may have been challenging. After all it has made you into you – and you are beautiful ♡.

Get clear on what you want to take into this new cycle and what you want to leave behind. The Universe is ready and waiting, so get creating!

Breathe, move, flow, rest, journal, meditate. Do whatever you need to silence your mind and get down into your body. Listen. Use the wisdom that rests within your soul to manifest your heart’s desire and let love be the current that pulls you forward toward your dreams. Follow your intuition and be fearless in letting go.

If you need to take action on something, the time is now! As always, trust your heart, it will not lead you astray ♡.

Full Moon Blessings,

Tonje xx

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With the Sun transiting watery and emotional Cancer, July’s 5th rather intense full moon and lunar eclipse falls in Cancers opposing sign, earthy and practical Capricorn. The full moon is, as always, a time of culmination and fulfillment, but it is also the time of the month where our emotions are most heightened, and with the final eclipse of this eclipse season connected to this full moon, emotions can easily run out of control.

Even though oppositions can be good for bringing about our awareness, teaching us to find our own harmonious space in between two opposing extremes, a full moon + lunar eclipse in opposition to the emotional Cancer Sun in a wide orb (7 degrees) to Mercury retrograde, this full moon can easily open the floodgates and create some turmoil and confusion, so whenever you are communicating under this full moon, make sure you make yourself very clear, especially around sensitive topics, so no misunderstandings arise.

Do not be surprised if your cup starts to run over, though, as eclipses are inclined to make us feel a bit (or a lot) emotionally volatile and scattered. They tend to speak their message rather loudly, pushing forth the energy of transformation; creating sudden, final, changes in our lives, urging us to let our past die away.

Change is not Capricorns forte though. Capricorn is a Cardinal sign, and cardinal signs like to be in control. Capricorn does not want to focus on what one feels, Capricorn just wants to get things done. Yesterday. Capricorn want structure. Stability. Grounding. But with the eclipse’s influence, and Pluto – the lord of deep transformation – transiting Capricorn as we speak, structure and stability is likely not on the agenda for this full moon. While Capricorn wants to climb his mountain up high, eclipses usually shines light on the dark and deep. Eclipses rules change. And not the gentle kind. Whatever has happened during this eclipse season (kicked off by the full moon in Sagittarius a moon back), is here to stay. To put it this way, if you lose your job, or go through a breakup between two eclipses (the past month), that is usually the end and not destined to be.

Go gently on yourself though. Breathe. You are not perfect, and neither are you supposed to be. Draw in earthy and stable Capricorns grounding energies, not to react too strongly to your overpowering feelings. Fears and insecurities of not being good enough are all likely to come crashing to the surface, and even though you want to avoid getting caught up in irrational emotional intensity – do not block the feelings out either. If a strong emotion comes up, just sit with it for now. Do not act on it. Do not fight it. Do not push it down. Simply feel it fully until it evaporates. Then let it go.

Use your breath to slow down your mind. Breathe. See if you can rise above your own challenging emotions and simply be an observer in your own thoughts and feelings. The better you know yourself, the more you will feel safe to open your heart and be vulnerable to the world around you. The more open you can be, the more receptive you are to the guidance of the Universe. Pluto’s energy may be scary, but it is also incredibly transformational, and the aim is always to transform for the better.

On a positive note, if you are in the mood of a real push to make a change or do something big, this full moon is the perfect time to do it. We all have our mountain to climb, and this Capricorn moon will give you the transformative powers you need to make it to the top. A nice ritual for this full moon is to journal down everything that has come up for you this past month and then offer all the pages written to the transformative powers of the fire. Let go. Release. Transcend.

Full moon blessings

Tonje xox 

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Summer Solstice, or Litha, as it’s known as in the pagan tradition, occurs between June 20th – 23rd, at the same time as the Sun enters the astrological sign of Cancer. This day marks the peak of summer and the shortest night of the year, and is a time to bring your focus to the light, hopes and blessings in your life.

The summer solstice being one of the most magical times a year, and a joyous time of renewal and abundance, this is a powerful day to draw in the suns life-giving energy, setting your intentions for the future. Let the sun’s rays charge your soul, shedding light on whatever has been hiding in the shadows, clearing the path ahead.

With the shortest night of the year, the summer solstice is also the perfect time to enjoy time outdoors. Spend the day out in nature or in the garden, walking barefoot, truly connecting your spirit to the earth.

Why not start your morning with Sun Salutations to salute to the Sun, followed by an outdoor brekfast or lunch, ending the day with a purifying bonfire to celebrate the fiery element of the sun. Or simply rest, read, play or share time with your loved ones outside, soaking up the light and love of the light that surround us at this time.

It’s a day to slow down, honoring your mind, body and soul, taking time to come back home to ourselves. What has come to an end in your life? Find the courage to let go of everything that you have outgrown, and courageously open your heart to the future. What do you need to bring into your life to better shine your light? What do you need to be the best version of you? Embracing the summer solstice magic – the power of light over darkness – literally anything is possible!

Be brave, be bold, and put your powerful intentuons out there. Hand your intentions to the universe, then let go and and trust that everything will arrive at the perfect time. Then bid farewell to the sun God for now, knowing he will return with the winter solstice in December.

Happy Summer Solstice

xox

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With the sun transiting airy Gemini, Friday, June 5th, we will have a lovely Full Moon in the twins opposing sign; fiery Sagittarius. Starting to shift our focus from earthy Taurus’ basic survival needs and the primal energy of last month’s rather intense Scorpio moon, this month will bring some much-needed lightheartedness and a spark of renewed energy and purpose.

Ruled by messenger Mercury, Gemini brings life to our ideas and thoughts, and teaming up with firestarter Sagittarius, there should be nothing stopping us from getting our ideas out there. Sagittarius is all about expanding our horizon, and the generous archer loves to give advice and share experiences, always encouraging us to better understand and broaden our perception of the world. Communication, attitude, and our sense of adventure will all be strongly connected to this full moon, and with Sagittarius being ruled by one of the heavens beneficiaries, expansive and lucky Jupiter, fullness and completion are on the table.

No matter how easygoing the energies may be, it is important to remember that a full moon is always Sun opposing Moon, highlighting opposing forces in our life. Polarities are rarely easy, and ,thus, the time of the full moon will always bring the challenge of balancing the representing opposing energies, and even though both Gemini and Sagittarius are considered to be in the “lighter” end of the zodiac spectrum, there are still challenges to be found.

To Sagittarius, airy Gemini can come across as a bit too indecisive and superficial. Gemini, only brushing the surface of topics, knows something about everything, while fiery, passionate Sagittarius are on a quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the “here and now”. Where Gemini is quite comfortable at home, spending time contemplating ideas from here and into the unforeseeable future, bold and bright Sagittarius encourages us to venture far beyond our comfort zone, and preferably took the leap yesterday. Many may consider Sagittarius a bit too reckless or lighthearted, but it is important to remember that the archer, always in search of individual meaning and spiritual growth, is also wise and expansive. Sagittarius’ happy-go-lucky energy simply comes from its unwavering faith in the Universe and trusting that it will all work out as it’s meant to. Like the first card of the Tarot deck, The Fool, Sagittarius is comfortable stepping out into the unknown, and more easily than others find the courage to take that first leap of faith that is so crucial for getting started on our soul’s journey – or kicking of a new project. Find your equilibrium though. Not being able to walk your talk is no good, but neither is action without thought, so be cautious to find a balance between thoughts and action. That being said, life is an adventure, so whatever you do, don’t stagnate! (Said the girl with her Rising + Moon, Mars, Uranus and Neptune in Sag).

There is a more challenging side to this full moon, though. As easygoing as Sagittarius is known to be, lunar eclipses are nothing but. Eclipses are known to cause abrupt endings which may not feel so nice right in the middle of it. Eclipses often turn our world upside down, so even though you may think you’ve got it all sorted, with your future planned down to every tiny detail, you may not land where you think you will, or where you want to, but trust that it’s always, always where you should. No exceptions. Eclipses are extremely powerful teachers and guides, pushing you in the right direction, so ready or not, here it comes. And keep in mind that whatever ends under an eclipse is always meant to end. It’s inevitable. Destined. Fate. So don’t try to fight the changes, it will only make it so much harder. Just breathe and try to be curious as to where your path is going, and trust trust trust that the Universe is guiding you down your unique path with wonders and adventures you can only begin to imagine at this point in time. Take some time for introspection and journaling under this Full Moon, think back to whatever happened around the last eclipse period – January 2020 – and know that you are working on a very specific area of your life for a reason. And yes, you might want to fight it, we all somewhat resistant to change most of the time, but trust me, a lunar eclipse will make sure that you get – and do – your karmic homework.

On the other hand, if you have been paying attention in class, i.e. been committed to clearing out your old shit and doing inner work, you may find this Full Moon to be one of those moments where you’ll have a major breakthrough. And as you step up to your highest potential, you may suddenly find that those pieces of your life that has been on hold for a while, now magically falls into place, bringing with it a sense of newfound peace. Know that these changes are changes for the better, and the endings and turmoil you’ve been going through these past six months has been necessary to create space for the new beginning.

See if you can keep an open mind through this transition, and dare to expand, as the more you learn to live life with the flow, instead of fighting your way upstream, the easier your process will be. This decade may have started you with the breaks on, but rather than condemning the slow start, see it as an opportunity to slow down enough to see the greater picture. See it as a time to clear out what doesn’t work out and to make room for what does. And then, as your luggage gets lighter, so to speak, watch how things suddenly start to speed up and fall into place for you to dive into this new chapter of your life. Dare to question what you know to be true, and find the courage to expand into a newer, better, bolder version of you: Feel more, love more, and embrace the opportunities around you.

Embrace Jupiter’s larger than life energy, and simply expand into all that you can be. Feel the excitement and joy of being a little reckless, and ignore anyone who wants to dull your sparkle. This full moon is your opportunity to reach your greatest potential, stepping up to your soul’s path. Every now and then we have to consider whether we are in the right place to facilitate the growth and expansion we need, and the truth is that sometimes we will have to go far beyond familiar ground to find a place called home. Harness the bold and joyous Sagittarius energy, and take a leap of faith. This is a time to let go of perfection, and be unapologetically who you really are, knowing that the moment you accept yourself fully, the world does too.

More than anything; do what makes you happy. Do what makes you healthy and strong. Do what make you feel alive! You are here to be the best version of you and to live your life to the fullest, everything else is secondary. Use the powerful manifesting energy of the full moon, visualize your dreams, and find the courage to just go for it!  Flow with your life, make decisions from your heart, and you cannot go wrong. Your destiny is unfolding. Get ready to be moon struck!

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